News and Events
First woman Indigenous provincial judge in BC honoured at convocation
Friday, October 1 2021
A groundbreaker for Indigenous women in BC’s legal system is being honoured at Thompson Rivers University’s Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation on Friday, Oct. 8.
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First woman Indigenous provincial judge in BC honoured at convocation
Friday, October 1 2021
A groundbreaker for Indigenous women in BC’s legal system is being honoured at Thompson Rivers University’s Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation on Friday, Oct. 8.
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Connecting with words
Friday, June 18 2021
TRU President Brett Fairbairn drew upon a group of Secwépemc Elders to translate the university's vision statement into their ancient language.
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Researcher joins Indigenous health-care task force
Friday, June 4 2021
Dr. Sheila Blackstock has been appointed to the BC Government’s In Plain Sight task force.
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Sharing in sorrow and truth
Friday, May 28 2021
President Brett Fairbairn writes in respect and honour to our region's first peoples, who at this time are dealing with the incomprehensible.
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Finding answers for Indigenous mental wellness
Friday, May 7 2021
A TRU Master of Nursing student passionate about improving mental-health services for Indigenous people has received research funding so she can create change that will benefit others in the Secwépemc Nation.
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Annual Events
Aboriginal 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.