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Annual events

Indigenous Awareness Week

A variety of activities take place every year in late February. Past events have included a fashion show, an elders luncheon, a bannock bake-off, and more. » Learn more

Orientation

TRU Services for Indigenous Students hosts a variety of welcome events and activities for Indigenous students as classes get started in the fall.

Powwow

A traditional powwow takes place every year in late February or early March. It attracts people from near and far and of all ages for competitive and recreational performances.

Transitions to post-secondary day

High school students spend the day on campus to learn what TRU has to offer through workshops, activities, tours and interactions with faculty and staff.

High school science and health sciences camp

Students entering grades 8-10 stay overnight at TRU Residence during the summer, the do hands-on experiments, learn about traditional practices, go on field trips and meet faculty.


News

Conference unites a world of Indigenous knowledge

   Thursday, March 28 2024

International Indigenous women share research on food security and sustainability issues at the Coyote Brings the Food conference at TRU.

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TRU celebrates Indigenous Awareness Week

   Wednesday, February 28 2024

Indigenous Awareness Week is back at TRU from March 4 to 8, honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures.

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TRU appoints respected BC educational leader as new chancellor

   Friday, February 23 2024

Respected educator and advocate DeDe DeRose is TRU's new chancellor; she begins her role as of March 1.

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