March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. There are more than 70 Indigenous languages in Canada. Here are some stories about Indigenous language revitalization at UVic.
Whether it鈥檚 amplifying voices, empowering communities through technology or reconnecting cultural traditions and plant-based knowledge, three UVic alumni are at the forefront of creating positive change for Indigenous people. They are all among the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced today.
From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 番茄社区 Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.
For more than a decade, Indigenous legal scholars, First Nations and the founders of the world鈥檚-first Indigenous law degree program at UVic have worked to realize a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Construction is now underway. The Law Foundation of BC announced it is increasing its total commitment to NCIL to $11 million.
For more than a decade, Indigenous legal scholars, First Nations and the founders of the world鈥檚-first Indigenous law degree program at UVic have worked to realize a National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Construction is now underway. The Law Foundation of BC announced it is increasing its total commitment to NCIL to $11 million.
UVic Director of Ceremonies Ian Case reflects on his experiences as a settler, leading the Farquhar auditorium to engage in the Voices in Circle decolonization initiative.
When the US Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in June, it threw into turmoil the issue of reproductive rights south of the border and made abortion activists in Canada and around the world take notice. Two UVic faculty members paid particular attention, as they鈥檇 been working on a research project on access to abortion services for Indigenous people.
Fifty delegates from six universities across BC, including UVic, gathered in Penticton to launch a master鈥檚 of Indigenous nursing research project. The first-of-its-kind master鈥檚 degree combines high-level professional training with community-driven interventions designed to meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples living in rural and remote areas.
Taapwaywin is a new series hosted by Ry Moran on truth before reconciliation and it harnesses the power of podcasting as an important and vital way of sharing knowledge beyond classrooms and campus.
A new podcast about memory, power and the journey to find truth launched Sept. 27 from the UVic Libraries. The eight-episode series, Taapwaywin, is hosted by Ry Moran.
On September 30, the university will be closed and the flags will be lowered to聽pause, reflect and honour the children and survivors of residential schools, and acknowledge the lasting impacts that are felt to this day by their families and communities.
Two designs by Two-Spirit Coast Salish artist Margaret August float overhead on light posts along the 1.2-km campus greenway through the heart of campus as visual signs of greeting to this place.
Sport as powerful bridge for Indigenous Peoples
Hand-carved paddles will be gifted to each country and institution ratifying the l蓹k虛史蓹艐蓹n declaration.
The 2022 Victoria Forum convenes global delegates to discuss the Commonwealth l蓹k虛史蓹艐蓹n Sport Declaration on Truth, Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.
The 番茄社区 and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous artists, guided by an Indigenous Programming Circle.
