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Report outlines a new role for Indigenous nations in water decisions
Collaborative consent provides a powerful way to tackle difficult questions about how Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments can work together to make decisions about water and land use, according to a report that uses BC’s new Water Sustainability Act as a prime opportunity for its use.
Restored Legend Pole rededicated and blessed
The S,YEWE Legend Pole (also known as the Elliott pole) in the UVic quad was rededicated in a ceremony as part of this year’s Indigenous Week of Welcome. The pole, by carver Temosen (Charles Elliott) of the Tsartlip First Nation, was raised in 1990.
Three UVic stars named to 'rising star' national college
Three researchers known for their passion and commitment to some of the most significant issues facing the country and the planet have been named to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
Orange Shirt Day 2017 at UVic
During the week of Sept. 25-30, many UVic faculty, staff and students will wear orange shirts to show respect for residential school survivors and their families, and a commitment to the principle that every child matters.
CALR in Nunavut
A week-long intensive course in Cambridge Bay is a perfect example of the range of compelling experiential-learning courses offered by UVic for students within the CALR program. Taught by Nunavut Arctic College instructor Emily Angulalik last year, LING 187 was featured this past season as part of a national CBC story.
UVic launches Indigenous Plan
As a key event during the Indigenous Week of Welcome (Sept. 11–14), UVic is launching its first Indigenous Plan. "The plan places Indigenous students, faculty, staff and their communities at its heart and will guide our work over the coming years," says UVic President Jamie Cassels.
Legend Pole rededicated
The S,YEWE Legend Pole (also known as the Elliott pole) in the UVic Quad was rededicated in a ceremony on Sept. 12, 2017 as part of this year's Indigenous Week of Welcome.
New fund created to support Elder engagement
The university is establishing the Learning from Each Other fund to provide meaningful engagement with Elders and opportunities for learning Indigenous ways of knowing to students, faculty and staff.
Trudeau Scholar tackles First Nations land claims process
Ryan Beaton is not your typical law student. He likes to stir things up and ask the big questions no one else wants to ask, like "Why are we doing it this way?" and "Is this really working?" His approach can make him unpopular in a room full of lawyers, but right at home in academia.
Engineering grad aspires to be a role model
When UVic's new civil engineering program launched in 2013 with a clear focus on sustainability and Indigenous communities, it caught the attention of Kear Porttris. The program's emphasis on making the best use of natural resources and lessening environmental burdens was immediately appealing.
Donation provides bursaries for Indigenous students
A $500,000 donation from The Joyce Family Foundation will establish new bursaries at UVic to help Indigenous students with financial need achieve their academic goals.
Indigenous law scholar leads a quiet revolution in Canadian history
John Borrows, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at UVic, is the 2017 Killam Prize winner in Social Sciences for his substantial and distinguished scholarship and commitment to furthering our knowledge about Indigenous legal traditions.
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