Society, culture & education
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Salish Sea re-centred: new map highlights Indigenous treaties and rights
Maps are traditionally seen as colonial tools that lay claim to lands, lakes and rivers; however, a new map in UVic’s Mearns – McPherson Library tells a different story. The map created by cartographer and geography PhD candidate Leah Fulton and anthropology Professor Brian Thom challenges us to see the…
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Great ape behaviour: Unveiling the mysteries
Discover how UVic’s Ammie Kalan uncovers the secrets of great ape behaviour, from stone tool use to cultural diversity.
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Leading with Ancestral Knowledge
Christine Webster’s research honours Nuu-chah-nulth leadership systems that have guided her people for generations.
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UVic prof recognized nationally for transformative teaching
UVic English professor, Rebecca Gagan, has been named Canada’s 2025 3M National Teaching Fellow, the country’s highest honour for post-secondary…
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How ‘beneficial fire’ reduces risk of wildfire: report
Beneficial fire will be essential to reducing wildfire risk and promoting wildfire resilience, according to a report by the POLIS…
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Graphic novel shares Syrian survivor’s story of imprisonment
“I was thinking, why is my story is special? Why can it be represented in a graphic novel?” For Akram…
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Learning relational responsibility
Since the fall of 2023, students and community members have gathered at the University of Victoria to learn what it…