Indigenous
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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 her role as University of Victoria’s Chancellor. Buller sees herself as UVic’s biggest cheerleader, advocate and champion. She believes that by taking small, impactful actions and questioning our assumptions, the…
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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…
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Gitxsan student part of UVic research aimed at improving her community’s health
K’sana Wood Lynes-Ford brings to the University of Victoria a love for chemistry and how it explains the world around…
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Abortion access project lights fire in health grad student
Willow Paul’s masters research on post-abortion support is heavily influenced by her work with the Fireweed Project, a community-led initiative…
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UVic creates permanent memorial in honour of Residential School Survivors
At the 2024 Orange Shirt Day ceremony, UVic will be raising the Survivors’ Flag at a permanent location on campus.
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Val Napoleon receives Royal Society of Canada Yvan Allaire Medal
Val Napoleon, a distinguished leader in the revitalization of Indigenous law in Canada, has been honoured with the Yvan Allaire…
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Royal Society of Canada honours five UVic researchers
Five University of Victoria researchers are receiving Canada’s highest academic honour.
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The power of Indigenous podcasts
Thanks to technology, entire generations are unearthing communities of like-minded people. Podcasting as a storytelling form has been around since…
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Ojibwe language spirit on ləkʷəŋən land
Graduate student’s comprehensive needs assessment to support urban Ojibwe people in reclaiming language and culture whether near or far from…