January 20, 2012 JIBC to develop Aboriginal Justice Worker Certificate with donation Learn More
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Donates $40,000 to VIU’s Aboriginal Construction Program
From the VIU Foundation: As part of RBC’s commitment to building relationships and creating opportunities for Canada’s Aboriginal peoples, Moira Jenkins and Mark Lovick of RBC, were on hand at the recent Christmas celebration at Shq’apthut, VIU’s Aboriginal... Monday, December 12, 2011 | full story …
Cap U students win B.C. Aboriginal student award
Dec 8, 2011 Capilano News Congratulations to three Cap student recipients of an Irving K. Barber Aboriginal Student Award. The Cap recipients are: Sage Birley from Baldonnel in the Peace River District, Sheila Hantan from North Vancouver, and an unnamed recipient from Langley. More...
Regional partnership enhances business career opportunities for First Nations students
There was added reason to celebrate at the First Nations Christmas feast Dec. 7 at Vancouver Island University. The lunch-hour event at Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place marks the beginning of a new partnership between Vancouver Island University and Ch’nook... Wednesday, December 07, 2011 | full story …
VIU’s Foundation releases $150,000 to support new learning environments
To celebrate VIU’s 75th anniversary, the University's Foundation Board has approved the release of $150,000 in matching funds to support two of VIU’s newest facilities: the Deep Bay Marine Field Station and Shq'apthut, the Aboriginal Gathering Place.
The The announcement was made at the Festival of Trees gala fundraiser...
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Aboriginal Gathering Place provides home away from home for BCIT’s Aboriginal students
BCIT UPDATE A long-held dream is finally coming true for members of BCIT’s Aboriginal community. On November 9, students, staff, and members of the community celebrated as the Aboriginal Gathering Place was officially opened at the Burnaby campus ... Read more →
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Indigenous women’s writing scholar to speak at UFV Nov 22
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By Ashley Wray on November 17, 2011
An expert on indigenous women’s writing will be speaking at the University of the Fraser Valley on Tues, Nov 22. Dr. Cheryl Suzack of the University of Toronto will speaking at 4 pm in Room B101 on the Abbotsford campus. The title of her talk will be “Trapped in one...
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Shirley Bear named to the Order of Canada
BCIT UPDATE Shirley Bear, former coordinator of BCIT’s Aboriginal Services department, has been named to the Order of Canada ... Read more →
Snuneymuxw First Nation and Vancouver Island University to co-host major treaty conference
Vancouver Island University (VIU) and the Snuneymuxw First Nation are pleased to announce they will co-host a major conference on the pre-Confederation treaties made by the British Crown and First Nations on Vancouver Island from 1850 to 1854. The conference will be... Thursday, November 10, 2011 | full story …
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NVIT Instructor Presented with Award
NVIT News
Merritt 11/21/2011 Local Lower Nicola Indian Band Member and NVIT Instructor Sharon McIvor shown here with Canada's Governor General after being presented with GG Person's Award for her 30-year lobby for equality for aboriginal women in Canada. Sharon just arrived back from New York where she provided information...
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