Students launch network to provide culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and feminist health care resources for Indigenous and racialized women
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Music mural rooted in pandemic resilience
New artwork symbolizes how Western music students have persevered and blossomed throughout a trying pandemic year.
Western establishes first EDI advisory council
Group will advise and support Western’s future associate vice-president of equity, diversity and inclusion
Expert insights: The Lou Marsh Trophy builds on a racist legacy, tainting the award’s meaning
The sports journalist ‘spent his career energizing racist sports journalism.’
Ivey scholarship recipient compelled to give back
For Alanna La Rose, receiving Ivey’s MBA Indigenous Entrance Scholarship comes with a personal call to action.
More than words: Marking progress on Western’s Indigenous Strategic Plan
Candace Brunette-Debassige shares highlights from 2020 report
Indigenous Learning Fund recipients named
Four projects funded for fostering Indigenous learning and community partnerships
Report tells stories of Indigenous resilience through COVID-19
Narratives of strength and hope during COVID-19 are the focus of a new report on Indigenous health.
Christy R. Bressette to lead Indigenous Initiatives at Western
Year in review: Addressing and redressing racism, colonialism
Western shone an unblinking spotlight on the scourge of racism and the shadows of colonialism.
Western partners with Indspire, creates Indigenous bursaries
Western is providing additional support for Indigenous students through a partnership with Indspire, a charity led by alumna Roberta Jamieson, that invests in education of Indigenous Peoples.
New Education scholarships for Indigenous grad students and people living with disabilities
Western is clearing a pathway for people who have historically faced social and economic barriers, with a new scholarship program for graduate students who are Indigenous or living with disabilities.
Open heart, open mind opens doors
A first-year course in constitutional law sparked in Leaelle Derynck a passion for Indigenous legal traditions.
‘Little Red’ a granddaughter’s film tribute
Jaqueline Shi’s short film, ‘Little Red’ is a tribute to her grandmother and a featured entry into the 2020 Forest City Film Festival.
Residential schools and reconciliation: community urged to wear orange
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.
‘Money talks’ in changing NFL team’s nickname
Sociology professor Janice Forsyth called the Washington NFL franchise’s decision to change its controversial nickname “a clear example of ‘money talks.’”
New post offers support in Indigenizing curriculum
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.
Indigenous Learning Fund open for proposals, possibilities
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
Grad fuses Indigenous health, geography into big plan
First in her family to attend university right out of high school, Serena Mendizabal is aiming no lower than being a world-changer.
New office elevates Indigenous presence across campus
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.