Activist. Feminist. Entrepreneur and environmentalist. Maimuna Kanyamala holds many titles – and has made extraordinary gains in each role, advancing the rights of women, girls, children and marginalized communities. Western will recognize her life …
In the history of computational art in Canada, a group of forward-thinking artists and technicians at Western played a starring role.
Ajani Charles stands among the world’s noted photographers but his artistry is a tool for mental health advocacy he learned while a student at Western.
A first-year course in constitutional law sparked in Leaelle Derynck a passion for Indigenous legal traditions.
In a first-of-its-kind program at Western, 100 peer leaders are helping first-year students thrive through university expectations and online learning.
Wearing orange on Sept. 30 is a way to recognize the impact of Canada’s residential schools on Indigenous peoples – the survivors, and those who did not return.
Through rain, shine, and a pandemic, OServes connects more than 1,000 student volunteers with non-profit organizations.
Ask Sara Mai Chitty, BA’14, MA’15, to describe land-based learning, and chances are, the Anishinaabekwe storyteller and educator will share an anecdote to illustrate the concept.
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across campus will have a permanent advocate in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.
About a year into her internship, and some 80 feet up in the air, Katrina Petahtegoose had a revelation.
The Markkanen Awards are presented annually to an Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student from Main Campus based on academic excellence; contribution to Indigenous communities; and commitment to Western’s campus community through engagement outside of the classroom.
In the history of computational art in Canada, a group of forward-thinking artists and technicians at Western played a starring role.
Ajani Charles stands among the world’s noted photographers but his artistry is a tool for mental health advocacy he learned while a student at Western.
A first-year course in constitutional law sparked in Leaelle Derynck a passion for Indigenous legal traditions.
In a first-of-its-kind program at Western, 100 peer leaders are helping first-year students thrive through university expectations and online learning.
Wearing orange on Sept. 30 is a way to recognize the impact of Canada’s residential schools on Indigenous peoples – the survivors, and those who did not return.
Through rain, shine, and a pandemic, OServes connects more than 1,000 student volunteers with non-profit organizations.
Ask Sara Mai Chitty, BA’14, MA’15, to describe land-based learning, and chances are, the Anishinaabekwe storyteller and educator will share an anecdote to illustrate the concept.
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
Western efforts to bring Indigenous voices to the leadership table and an Indigenous presence to all levels of work, study and research across campus will have a permanent advocate in the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
When Ethan Thomas arrived at Western, he felt alone and out of place. He missed his family and friends, longing for the ceremonies he embraced growing up in Six Nations of the Grand River territory. That soon changed.
About a year into her internship, and some 80 feet up in the air, Katrina Petahtegoose had a revelation.
The Markkanen Awards are presented annually to an Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student from Main Campus based on academic excellence; contribution to Indigenous communities; and commitment to Western’s campus community through engagement outside of the classroom.