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The Wren | 2 Secwépemc-led businesses you can support during this holiday season

Alumni Ashley Michel and Ed Jensen share stories behind their art and Secwépemc-led businesses. Read more

Students from 23 First Nations comprise water treatment class

Indigenous students from 23 First Nations are earning their diploma as a cohort in TRU's Water and Wastewater Technology program.

MBA grad lands dream job supporting Indigenous communities

Victoria MacDonald says hard work, taking risks and her MBA have opened doors to a career she believes will make positive change.

Coyote Project moves Indigenization forward

Initiated to strengthen Indigenization, TRU's Coyote Project has improved connections and understanding across the university and beyond.

Events

Upcoming Events
Past Events

Secwepemc Welcome, Protocols and Drumming – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

Powwow Night – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

Elders’ Luncheon – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

Métis Social Night Michif language, food, cultural activities – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

TRU Indigenous Student Leader Presentations – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

Hand Drumming – all nations welcome to share songs – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

Secwepemctsín Language Lessons – Indigenous Awareness Week

Join TRU Indigenous Education for Indigenous Awareness Week, Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 7.

Annual events

Indigenous Awareness Week

A variety of activities take place every year in late February. Past events have included a fashion show, an elders luncheon, a bannock bake-off, and more. » Learn more

Orientation

TRU Services for Indigenous Students hosts a variety of welcome events and activities for Indigenous students as classes get started in the fall.

Powwow

A traditional powwow takes place every year in late February or early March. It attracts people from near and far and of all ages for competitive and recreational performances.

Transitions to post-secondary day

High school students spend the day on campus to learn what TRU has to offer through workshops, activities, tours and interactions with faculty and staff.

High school science and health sciences camp

Students entering grades 8-10 stay overnight at TRU Residence during the summer, the do hands-on experiments, learn about traditional practices, go on field trips and meet faculty.