Ryan Brooks was born and raised in a rural area. With deep roots in Norfolk County where he grew up and on Manitoulin Island which has always fed his soul, Brooks aims to practise family medicine in a place that feels like home. “There’s a differ …
Indigenous
Beyond 215 hours of mourning: A statement to the community
We all have a role to play in championing and sustaining Indigenization and decolonization
Expert insights: Why many Canadians don’t seem to care about the lasting effects of residential schools
The importance of understanding the harms and violence that continue to impact Indigenous people across Canada
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Western summer camps for kids return online
Variety of virtual offerings for school-aged children in July and August
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Building plans aim to beautify, modernize Western’s campus
Projects slated for 2021-2022 include a new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre and an Indigenous Learning Centre
Indigenous Graduation Ceremony marks shared milestone
More than 60 Indigenous students will be celebrated at the event, including four medical students sharing a special bond.
Creating culturally safe, accessible health care
Students launch network to provide culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and feminist health care resources for Indigenous and racialized women
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.
Beyond 215 hours of mourning: A statement to the community
We all have a role to play in championing and sustaining Indigenization and decolonization
Expert insights: Why many Canadians don’t seem to care about the lasting effects of residential schools
The importance of understanding the harms and violence that continue to impact Indigenous people across Canada
‘Thriving Educators’ cultivate caring campus community
As Western’s student affairs professionals learned how best to support students, they found support in each other.
Western summer camps for kids return online
Variety of virtual offerings for school-aged children in July and August
Western attracts $1 million to advance virtual learning
An Indigenous languages revitalization program is among ten projects receiving eCampusOntario grants
Building plans aim to beautify, modernize Western’s campus
Projects slated for 2021-2022 include a new Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre and an Indigenous Learning Centre
Indigenous Graduation Ceremony marks shared milestone
More than 60 Indigenous students will be celebrated at the event, including four medical students sharing a special bond.
Creating culturally safe, accessible health care
Students launch network to provide culturally competent, anti-oppressive, and feminist health care resources for Indigenous and racialized women
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.