TRU celebrates Indigenous Awareness Week

KAMLOOPS – The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures during Indigenous Awareness Week. From March 4 to 8, TRU and community members are invited to campus for an event-filled week promoting Indigenous heritage, history and diversity.

“This week is a long-standing annual event at TRU and is a chance for anyone to learn and celebrate Indigenous cultures through participation,” says Vernie Clement, associate director in the Office of Indigenous Education. “The events allow for people to engage in different ways, and there is something for everyone.”

This year’s theme will honour Indigenous leaders and Elders during interactive events, such as red dress beading, Knowledge Makers presentations and Secwepemctsín language lessons.

All events are free. However, some may have limited seating and pre-registration will be required.