UVic has invested $500,000 into the Raven Fund in support of Indigenous enterprises as catalysts for social change and prosperity. It is the university鈥檚 first impact investment
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John Borrows is available to media to discuss the introduction of a bill by the federal government to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Fieldwork to monitor the health of BC鈥檚 vital kelp forests carried on this summer despite the global pandemic, thanks to a partnership between scientists and First Nations communities.
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.
The BC First Nation Community Economic Development Survey, developed in part by UVic鈥檚 National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development, has been recently released by the BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness. The analysis reveals the interconnectedness of Indigenous economic, cultural and social values. Empowered by traditions, guided by laws and values, Nations are returning to well-being and economic diversity.
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.
For the fourth consecutive year, UVic holds second place among Canada鈥檚 comprehensive schools in the Maclean鈥檚 University Rankings for 2021.
In a newly published paper in Scientific Reports, Hillis and co-authors St. Claire, Eric Guiry University of Leicester and UVic professors Iain McKechnie and Chris Darimont provide the first specific estimate of ancient dog diets on the BC coast using zooarchaeological data.
Devi Dee Mucina, director of UVic鈥檚 Indigenous Governance program, is launching a powerful new book which draws upon anti-racist, African feminist and Ubuntu theories.
Study led by Indigenous education scholar, Onowa McIvor, finds the pandemic isn鈥檛 silencing language revitalization work in Canada鈥攊t鈥檚 gaining strength and going online.
Orange Shirt Day at UVic goes virtual this year, featuring a conversation between UVic Chancellor Shelagh Rogers and Phyllis Webstad, whose story sparked the drive to recognize Orange Shirt Day.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announces four UVic researchers as new fellows and member, and also recognizes a professor emeritus for contributions in the literature of social sciences.
