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Beadwork as a form of resistance
UVic researcher combines hands-on learning in traditional Cree-Metis beadwork with readings, films and writing.
Maintaining cultural connections
A partnership with the Mastercard Foundation helped meet student needs during the transition to online education
Restoring the natural flow
A former professor’s legacy strengthens her former student’s resolve to revitalize the Kwak̕̕wala language within her family and community.
Linguist honoured for work with Salish communities
UVic linguist Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins has spent her career in collaborative, community-based work in Indigenous language revitalization with Salish communities, effecting lasting change in the field of linguistics in the process. She has been honoured with the 2021 Paz Buttedahl Career Achievement Award from the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC (CUFA-BC).
Re-awakening the Tsuut'ina language
A cohort of Tsuut’ina language teachers are receiving their Certificates in Indigenous Language Revitalization through a unique partnership with the First Nation's Tsuut’ina Gunaha Institute.
Co-op position leads to theatre job
When theatre student Logan Swain signed up for a co-op position with Theatre SKAM, he had no idea he'd soon be producing plays during a pandemic--or that it would lead to a permanent job.
Global business program leads grad home
Kashtin Apsassin, who graduates with a Master of Global Business degree this spring, is one of many new grads around the world who finished their degrees during a pandemic. In his case that also meant starting a co-op, beginning a job hunt and starting a new career, all without leaving his home.
Indigenous resurgence in UVic tri-faculty
Lydia Toorenburgh joins the Faculties of Science, Social Sciences and Humanities as the Indigenous Resurgence Coordinator. The new position is another step towards the Indigenization of UVic.
Solopreneur named BC’s best
Jaimie Davis, creator of Indigenous wearable art, was recognized as the inaugural Best Solopreneur at the 2021 Small Business BC Awards. Davis, an entrepreneur from the Gitxsan and Nisga’a Nations, built her business, Jada Creations, on her original jewelry designs.
Mapping kelp forests
Using historical charts, Indigenous ecological knowledge and satellite imagery, UVic geographer Maycira Costa is building a cohesive story to map the past, present and future of kelp resilience.
CSI for wildlife
The emerging science of environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming our ability to identify and quantify creatures passing through local habitats, says University of Victoria biochemist, Caren Helbing.
Learning quest leads to artistry and resiliency
Shawna Bowler, a proud Métis woman from Winnipeg, graduates this spring with a master's degree in social work.
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