Indigenous news from UVic
Top newsmakers of 2020
Five new Canada Research Chairs
Vox alumni: Work in progress
Art exhibition interrupted by COVID-19
Answering the matriarchal call to lead
Cultivating BIPOC community on campus
2020 was like no other鈥攁nd the UVic community kept doing what we do best. Here are just a few of the many stories that helped shape a year of news.
Five 番茄社区 researchers are recognized today for their research excellence and community impact as Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs.
A reflection by UVic education grad Jonathan Carr, on the necessity of constantly learning in his role as teacher, and the value of listening more than speaking.
UVic鈥檚 art galleries closed due to COVID, including on an exhibition of dazzling textile art. Legacy is open again, providing safe and welcoming opportunities to engage one鈥檚
artistic curiosity.
Ashley Charleson, a member of the sh铆sh谩lh Nation near Sechelt, BC, prefers to learn online and says UVic鈥檚 Indigenous Community Development and Governance program was her ideal
starting point.
Amy Tang, who graduated with her PhD in English this month, is now well-recognized as a researcher, visual artist and community organizer.
Sarah Hunt/T艂ali艂ila鈥檕gwa鈥擟anada Research Chair in Indigenous Political Ecology鈥攄iscusses her research, her return home, and what it鈥檚 like to be a role model for Indigenous
students.
