As a teenager, Sara Boston became increasingly aware of her family’s disconnection with their Anishinaabe culture. She is working toward reclaiming her culture, and is determined to help bridge that gap for others. The first-year Western student from …
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Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Western grad and dietitian brings Indigenous dishes to the table
Marley Fisher on a mission to make cultural and traditional foods more widely available
‘For the betterment of all:’ Western launches strategic plan to guide equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility work
Plan focuses on belonging and ensuring everyone can reach their full potential
‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Western visit a ‘dream come true’
Renowned biologist honoured guest at harvest lunch and field class based on her best-selling book
Embracing opportunities key to Western grad’s success
‘I can help people develop leadership skills by being a leader myself’
‘Planting seeds’: Western, community partner collaborate to cultivate Indigenous food sovereignty
‘It’s not just about feeding people, but also reconnecting them with their ancestral knowledge and practices’
Western to host first-ever Forest City Tree Festival
Event includes guided hikes, panel discussions, public tree giveaway and planting workshop
Schulich student boosts Indigenous representation and cultural safety in medicine
Taylore Dupuis Shalovsky on a mission to reduce barriers for Indigenous learners and patients
‘Our cultures and traditions are alive:’ Western marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Office of Indigenous Initiatives fosters space for community connections, meaningful practices
From Winnipeg to Western: Connor Campbell driven to improve Indigenous health
Connor Campbell chose Western for environment, education and chance to reconnect with his Indigenous roots
Honouring Deshkan Ziibi through storytelling
Riverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus
‘A special time:’ Western kicks off Orientation Week 2024
Welcoming and supporting students at all stages is priority as new academic year dawns
Western News looks back: Celebrating 2024
Marking accomplishments and accolades across the university from the past 12 months
Western grad and dietitian brings Indigenous dishes to the table
Marley Fisher on a mission to make cultural and traditional foods more widely available
‘For the betterment of all:’ Western launches strategic plan to guide equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility work
Plan focuses on belonging and ensuring everyone can reach their full potential
‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Western visit a ‘dream come true’
Renowned biologist honoured guest at harvest lunch and field class based on her best-selling book
Embracing opportunities key to Western grad’s success
‘I can help people develop leadership skills by being a leader myself’
‘Planting seeds’: Western, community partner collaborate to cultivate Indigenous food sovereignty
‘It’s not just about feeding people, but also reconnecting them with their ancestral knowledge and practices’
Western to host first-ever Forest City Tree Festival
Event includes guided hikes, panel discussions, public tree giveaway and planting workshop
Schulich student boosts Indigenous representation and cultural safety in medicine
Taylore Dupuis Shalovsky on a mission to reduce barriers for Indigenous learners and patients
‘Our cultures and traditions are alive:’ Western marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Office of Indigenous Initiatives fosters space for community connections, meaningful practices
From Winnipeg to Western: Connor Campbell driven to improve Indigenous health
Connor Campbell chose Western for environment, education and chance to reconnect with his Indigenous roots
Honouring Deshkan Ziibi through storytelling
Riverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus
‘A special time:’ Western kicks off Orientation Week 2024
Welcoming and supporting students at all stages is priority as new academic year dawns