News and Events
Student’s research has important implications for Indigenous governance
Thursday, April 22 2021
MBA student Shawn Blankinship's gains surprising insights doing research on First Nation government investing policies and community wellbeing.
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Student’s research has important implications for Indigenous governance
Thursday, April 22 2021
MBA student Shawn Blankinship's gains surprising insights doing research on First Nation government investing policies and community wellbeing.
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Indigenous student mentors reflect on leadership roles
Monday, April 12 2021
Being a mentor can help you prepare for your professional pathway. As part of any student leadership program, there are many opportunities for training that can benefit your personal development.
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TRU Indigenous mental health expert addresses Senate on changes to MAID
Tuesday, February 2 2021
Rod McCormick testified as a witness before the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs about Bill C7, an act to amend the Criminal Code (medial assistance in dying, or MAID).
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BMO donates $750K for Indigenous students at TRU
Thursday, December 10 2020
BMO Financial Group is donating $750,000 to TRU to support scholarships, bursaries and awards for Indigenous health-care students and Indigenous undergraduate researchers.
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REDress Project reminds us of the missing
Thursday, October 15 2020
The Office of Indigenous Education and some Indigenous researchers have hung red dresses on campus to honour and remember Indigenous women and girls who are murdered or missing.
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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.