Mary Lou Smoke’s deep yearning to understand the Anishinaabe heritage of her people in Batchawana Bay began before she was eight years old. “We grew up surviving as Native people, but we didn’t know anything about being Native,” Smoke said. …
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Western dentistry student wins Niagara marathon with race’s fastest time in 10 years
Kristian Jamieson following in footsteps of ancestor Tom Longboat
Indigenous learning bundles lead Western to ‘triple crown’ of higher ed awards
Faculty, staff and students recognized for excellence in teaching, learning and innovative programming
National Indigenous Peoples Day: ‘Collective learning and unlearning’
Activities, reports, helpful resources available for Western community to engage and grow
Inspiring role models, support of family key to grad’s success
Nya Elijah finds joy, knows value of fostering connections to Indigenous culture, community
‘Bridge the gap:’ Western Indigenous nursing student honoured
Sofia España wins award and clinical placement at SickKids Hospital
Western researchers receive Governor General’s Innovation Award
Lisa Hodgetts and Edward Eastaugh share knowledge with Indigenous communities searching for unmarked graves
Western community honours National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+
Red Dress Day will be marked across Canada on May 5
Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards
Seven individuals and two groups recognized for contributions that enhance, support learning
Western instructor, doctoral candidate runs 38th marathon
Robyn Michaud balances long-distance running with teaching, fostering, community service
Western grad shares Indigenous knowledge at COP28
As a panellist, Serena Mendizabal offers insights on Just Transition and youth-led climate action
Library art installations honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and children
Project part of Western Libraries’ efforts toward truth, reconciliation and decolonization
Program aims to help first-year Indigenous students thrive and connect with language, culture
Grants from Parr Centre for Thriving to also support new students’ mental health, wellness