A vision for responsible and applied AI at Thompson Rivers University
At TRU, we lead responsibly, guided by values grounded in Secwépemc worldviews. We apply AI thoughtfully, using it to enhance learning, research and student experience, while holding ourselves to the highest standard of fairness, transparency, safety and accountability.
That standard is an obligation as much as a belief. It is one that captures the social and economic benefits innovation can bring, while mitigating harmful bias and preventing unintended consequences.
AI is about people, place and connections. We build for our communities first, and because of that, our impact advances provincial, national and global futures.
Our vision is for Interior BC to be stronger because of what TRU chooses to build.
Our AI values BASED ON SECWÉPEMC WORLDVIEWS
Ck’ul’tn (our way of being)
AI is a transformative technology that is here to stay. It will reshape how we learn, work and live. We commit to engaging with it sustainably, thoughtfully and deliberately.
Knucwentwecw (we help each other)
We use AI to augment, not replace, human intelligence and creativity. We use AI with care and leverage it to empower learners, researchers, educators and operators to do their best work and expand what’s possible at TRU.
Kw’seltktnéws (we are all related and interconnected)
We believe AI can strengthen communities, reduce barriers and promote equity. Our approach reflects a responsibility to people, cultures and the natural world.
Tselxemwilc (coming to a deep understanding)
We will keep pace with AI’s evolution to support innovation while carefully managing risk, resources, and long-term social, cultural, environmental, and institutional impacts.
The TRU AI Stack
Responsible AI at TRU is an end-to-end commitment — spanning energy, infrastructure, compute and the AI models we deploy — ensuring every layer is sustainable, community-serving and tied to our institutional values.
We believe in responsibility by design, applied thoughtfully to bring AI's benefits to the real-world opportunities and challenges in Interior BC and beyond.
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Build your AI skills
From foundational competency to advanced application, our program grows with you — helping you navigate AI safely and effectively, alongside a learning community every step of the way.
Get startedUse AI with confidence
At TRU, responsible AI is guided by clear, practical guidelines. Begin with the Safe Start Framework that’s built on evidence-informed governance grounded in human judgement.
Explore Safe StartInnovation around campus
From wildfire resilience to health innovation, TRU researchers and TRU horaizon’s Game Changers are turning ideas into solutions for the current and future generations.
Be inspiredFrequently asked questions
Find up-to-date answers to the questions we hear the most, from how AI is integrated into learning and research to how we're using it sustainably.
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Dive inTeaching and learning
The Centre for Open and Engaged Learning’s resources bring AI thoughtfully into classrooms.
ExploreShape TRU horaizon
Explore volunteer opportunities for students, staff and faculty to help shape what's next in our AI journey.
VolunteerTRU horaizon team
TRU horaizon is sponsored by the President's Office and led by senior leaders across the institution, energized by what's possible in education with AI.
We’re grateful to the collaborators and partners who make this work possible, ambitious and fun.
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