TRU celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day

While recent major events have brought issues of diversity and race to the forefront, the university has long-standing relationships with Indigenous elders, leaders, students and communities. It has also undertaken Indigenization initiatives, such as the Coyote Project which drives forward changes to staffing and Indigenized curriculum, and Knowledge Makers, which encourages Indigenous-focused research, courses and programs.

From its beginning across the river in the old residential school to the immense training and learning space that is has become today, TRU has seen the world change and it has evolved along with it. One of the university’s main goals is to support Indigenization institution-wide.

National Indigenous People’s Day won’t be celebrated with any in-person TRU events on campus, but we would like to offer a few suggestions for those who want to celebrate this day in a different way this year.

The Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society is hosting an online celebration for everyone to join in: https://facebook.com/events/s/kafs-indigenous-peoples-day-ce/2725357284456966/?ti=as

Or please check out these other activities to undertake throughout the year: https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/11-ways-to-virtually-celebrate-national-indigenous-peoples-day

We are happy to be on this learning journey with all of you and celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day with you in spirit!

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Editor’s Note: This opinion piece reflects the views of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of CFJC Today or the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group.

by Tina Matthew, Executive Director, TRU Office of Indigenous Education

TRU celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day

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