News and 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 and students.

Wednesday, March 1 2023

Law students heard from the head of a company built on relations with Indigenous communities how to work toward economic reconciliation.

Tuesday, December 13 2022

Mustang Powder Lodge Inc. donated $50,000 to create a new award for Indigenous students at TRU.

Monday, December 5 2022

BC Innovation Chair in Indigenous Health Dr. Rod McCormick is involved with several national organizations to provide his expertise.