One researcher looks forward, the other back. But a commitment to justice unites two scholars being honoured for their respective efforts to strengthen Indigenous and Japanese Canadian communities in BC. Conservationist Chris Darimont and historian Jordan Stanger-Ross are the 2020 recipients of the Provost鈥檚 Award in Engaged Scholarship.
A professor of entrepreneurship who has helped boost the number of Indigenous-owned businesses across BC and a professor of Indigenous education who has made significant advancements in the indigenization of curriculum for BC students are the 13th and 14th 番茄社区 scholars recognized with Canada鈥檚 most prestigious award for excellence in leadership and teaching.
An interview about recent UVic research that argues for a fundamental shift in how government treats Indigenous rights and knowledge.聽
The federal government is failing to meaningfully engage with Indigenous knowledge in environmental decision-making, setting the stage for more conflict over pipelines, two 番茄社区 researchers say.
Beyond bloodlines: How the Wet鈥檚uwet鈥檈n hereditary system works
The Fertile Shore: How Humans came to America
UVic鈥檚 unique exchange that connects Indigenous students studying here with co-op work terms with Indigenous centres at Australian universities has received a national award that celebrates its innovative program design.
On Nov. 5, the First Nations Education Foundation announced the Language Revitalization Pole will be installed in Port Alberni. The university was honoured to be asked by the foundation in January 2019 to be the original intended location and also now supports the FNEF's decision to pursue a new location.
A groundbreaking agreement governing the protection and use of Carey Newman鈥檚 monumental art installation, the Witness Blanket was finalized on Oct. 16.
Bryn Armstrong鈥檚 co-op office is different than most鈥攕he鈥檚 spending the fall keeping an eye on grizzly bears and other large carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest.
A new exhibit at Legacy Downtown showcases high fashion designs by contemporary Gitxsan couturier Sug-ii-t Lukxs (Yolonda Skelton) and is curated by Carolyn Butler-Palmer, UVic鈥檚 Legacy Chair in Modern and Contemporary Arts of the Pacific Northwest.
On Sept. 30, UVic hosted 51 dignitaries from 47 countries showcasing our world-leading research and to emphasize UVic鈥檚 focus on internationalization, clean energy and oceans. The university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to Indigenizing the academy was also highlighted.
While a passion for Indigenous arts has been driving Melissa Granley鈥檚 studies in the art history and visual studies department, it was her connection with the natural world that initially attracted her to UVic.
Environmental studies master鈥檚 graduate, Tracey Proverbs, credits her supervisor Trevor Lantz and the environmental studies program for the opportunities she experienced during her graduate degree.
Helping one another to advance respect and reconciliation
At a ceremony in the First Peoples House Ceremonial Hall, several Indigenous faculty asked permission to work in the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees peoples.
