News and Events
83-year-old student proves learning is for life
Tuesday, November 15 2022
Cecil Mercer left school after Grade 8 at age 15; 68 years later, he's back in class at TRU, earning credits while sharing life experiences.
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For better policy, start with better data
Thursday, November 3 2022
New research from TRU Gaglardi explores ways to improve well-being in Indigenous communities — starting with the facts.
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Law alum returns to share experiences with students
Thursday, October 13 2022
2011 Law alum Murray Sholty returns as an instructor. He discusses education and past experiences that contributed to his ongoing success.
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Indigenizing the justice system
Thursday, September 29 2022
TRU Law alum Darnel Tailfeathers has a vision to help reduce the high levels of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian justice system.
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Blazing a trail for a future with fossils
Thursday, September 8 2022
Fourth-year Bachelor of Tourism Management student Jada Glen led a pilot tour to McAbee Fossil Beds Heritage Site in late August.
Read moreUpcoming Events
Movie premiere: Bones of Crows
Date: December 7, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Brown Family House of Learning
Join Indigenous Education for a free screening of this new film on Dec. 7 at 12:30 p.m. in HL 190.
Annual Events
Indigenous Awareness Week
A variety of activities take place every year in late February. Past events have included a fashion show, an elders luncheon, a bannock bake-off, and more.
Orientation
TRU Services for Indigenous Students hosts a variety of welcome events and activities for Indigenous students as classes get started in the fall.
Powwow
A traditional powwow takes place every year in late February or early March. It attracts people from near and far and of all ages for competitive and recreational performances.
Transitions to post-secondary day
High school students spend the day on campus to learn what TRU has to offer through workshops, activities, tours and interactions with faculty and staff.
High school science and health sciences camp
Students entering grades 8-10 stay overnight at TRU Residence during the summer, the do hands-on experiments, learn about traditional practices, go on field trips and meet faculty and students.