Indigenous
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Reflections on 10 years of truth and reconciliation
Her Excellency The Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, shared opening remarks last week at an emotional University of Victoria event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Simon touched on her personal experience at the TRC when she shared stories…
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Climate science: Relationships with the land
Janna Wale, as a Gitxsan woman from Gitanmaax First Nation understands and values the science inherent in monitoring the seasons…
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Bridging Indigenous knowledge with mainstream psychology
A huge, historic charitable gift made national news in October 2024 when Bruce McKean and his Waverley House Foundation donated…
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New banners on campus celebrate Lək̓ʷəŋən origin story
Celebrating people, place and planet is a key commitment for the University of Victoria, as is ʔetalnəw̓əl̓ | ÁTOL,NEUEL |…
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National Ribbon Skirt Day
Tomorrow, Jan. 4, marks the third annual National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada, a day dedicated to understanding, respecting and…
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Top 10 stories of 2024
From exciting and impactful research discoveries to inspiring recognition and partnerships, the University of Victoria (UVic) community continues to demonstrate…
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Learning from one another with the Elders Engagement Fund
This year, we were proud to highlight the ITOTELNEW̱TEL ȽTE: LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER—Elders Engagement Fund as one of our…
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Marion Buller, being brave in a changing world, is reappointed as UVic’s Chancellor
Infinitely more than a signature on your certificate, diploma or degree, Marion Buller brings commitment, humility, approachability and thoughtfulness in…
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Honouring the Legacy of Murray Sinclair: A Champion for Truth and Reconciliation
The University of Victoria joins communities across Canada in mourning the loss of the Honourable Senator Murray Sinclair, who passed…
