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UVic’s Landscapes of Injustice project documented historical wrongdoings and supported community efforts to build Esquimalt’s new pavilion.

Charlotte Schallié speaks in a new Q&A about the release of her edited collection of graphic novels pairing Holocaust survivors with artists to illuminate one of the darkest times in history.

On June 1, everyone is invited to a ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the discovery by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation of more than 200 unmarked graves at the Kamloops Residential School.

May is Asian Heritage Month and UVic is celebrating Asian cultures with a spotlight on art, books, resources, stories and research, as well as messages on taking action against anti-Asian racism.

A new exhibition opening April 22 at Legacy Downtown focuses on Japanese Canadian identity, community and family. Isshoni: Henry Shimizu’s Paintings of New Denver Internment centres the voices of three generations and provides deep insights into the intergenerational trauma.

The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2022 for the eleventh consecutive year. Winners of the 2022 competition were announced March 7. UVic was among seven universities from across the country to be honoured.

UVic joins the world to celebrate 2022 International Women's Day, a global day recognizing the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Statement from President Hall on behalf of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø regarding attack on Ukraine In the recent weeks, we have witnessed the situation in Ukraine rapidly escalate with profound concern. The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø community is keeping…

Co-sponsored by UVic Libraries and Equity and Human Rights (EQHR) with significant support from other units on campus, the on the Verge Writing Contest deadline closes Friday, February 25. The contest showcases and celebrates emerging UVic stud…

Black History Month is an important opportunity to explore the historical and current contributions of Black Canadians in our own communities, as well as nationally and internationally.

UVic is actively working across the institution to make our community more safe and inclusive of our valued trans members.

Based on new research led by UVic psychology Nigel Mantou Lou, it’s clear the COVID-19 pandemic poses specific threats to Asian Canadians facing increased racism.

In learning how nations and citizens commemorate history, we can reflect on the political use—and manipulation—of collective memory, say UVic researchers Oliver and Beate Schmidtke.

May is Asian Heritage Month. We’re proud to highlight Asian cultures as part of our vibrant and diverse community as we attempt to chart a better, more inclusive, future.   

A resounding success describes the first virtual Moving Trans History Forward conference with 376 people registered, a 25 percent increase since 2018, and people participating from 23 countries around the globe.

The seven-year, multi-million-dollar humanities research project, Landscapes of Injustice, has culminated in the launch on March 28 of a public database revealing a chilling chapter of history.