Indigenous speaker shares story of fight for the return of traditional lands
Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn), a Squamish Nation Councillor and Spokesperson, will deliver the keynote address at VIU’s Indigenous Speakers Series event on March 20.
Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn) grew up without knowledge of his culture or history.
His parents, both residential school survivors, did not talk about any element of their First Nations background and it wasn’t until Sxwíxwtn was in his twenties that he began to get more connected to his Nation and cultural roots.
VIU and Northpine Foundation expand educational opportunities in BC correctional centres
The Northpine Foundation is gifting the University more than $1 million to increase programming options and develop employment training.
A program on Vancouver Island that allows university students to learn alongside incarcerated people in provincial correctional centres will expand, thanks to a $1.1-million gift from the Northpine Foundation.
More than a thousand students Discover VIU at open house events next week
Discovery Day and Discovery Night bring potential students to campus.
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 9 am to 2 pm (Discovery Day); 6 to 9 pm (Discovery Night)
Where: VIU’s Nanaimo campus (see campus map)
Nanaimo, BC: More than a thousand high school students, mature students and parents will be coming to Vancouver Island University (VIU) next week for Discovery Day and Night – the University’s largest information sessions of the year.
VIU Media Highlights: December 20, 2022
Year in review, new pharmacy technician training & seasonal experts 🎄
This is our last media highlights email of 2022. Vancouver Island University will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 23, 2022, to Monday, January 2, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. All the best for a relaxing, restful holiday season to you all.
VIU Media Highlights: November 23, 2022
Seaweed product research, Christmas magic & sustainable packaging 📦
November is a busy month at VIU. Students are showcasing projects they have been working on all semester, and we have a lineup of community-focused events and campaigns.
Indigenous speaker shares story of fight for the return of traditional lands
Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn), a Squamish Nation councillor and spokesperson, will deliver the keynote address at VIU’s 2022 Indigenous Speakers Series event on November 29.
Wilson Williams (Sxwíxwtn) grew up without knowledge of his culture or history.
His parents, both residential school survivors, did not talk about any element of their First Nations background and it wasn’t until Sxwíxwtn was in his twenties that he began to get more connected to his Nation and cultural roots.
VIU launches new service to help connect students and employers
What: Career Studio grand opening
When: Monday, November 21, 2022, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: The Career Studio, Building 255, Room 204 at VIU’s Nanaimo campus (see campus map)
The latest BC Labour Market Outlook report forecasts more than one million job openings in the province over the next 10 years.
VIU Giving Tuesday campaign raises funds for students in need
University’s ninth annual campaign runs from November 15 to 29, 2022.
Access to quality, nutritious food is vital to academic success, but with inflation eroding students’ spending power, it is getting harder for some to meet this basic need.