News and Events
Events calendar
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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. » Learn 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.
News
TRU celebrates Indigenous Awareness Week
Wednesday, February 28 2024
Indigenous Awareness Week is back at TRU from March 4 to 8, honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures.
Read moreTRU appoints respected BC educational leader as new chancellor
Friday, February 23 2024
Respected educator and advocate DeDe DeRose is TRU's new chancellor; she begins her role as of March 1.
Read more(Red) Sealing the deal on skills for Indigenous trades students
Thursday, January 18 2024
Six Indigenous students at TRU are now signed, sealed and ready to deliver in their carpentry careers.
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