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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Dion Stout: Reconciliation ‘new arena of struggle’ for Canadians
Honorary degree recipient Madeleine Kētēskwew Dion Stout invites graduates to be educated, united
McIntosh exhibit buzzes with colourful fusion of art, science
Insect specimens from Western’s Zoological Collections converge with contemporary art in nod to beauty in biodiversity
Western launches new scholarships for Black and Indigenous students
Awards strengthen support for diverse, equity-deserving students
Indigenous graduation ‘a day of celebration’
In-person ceremony with virtual elements set for April 1
Wisdom Council confronts climate crisis with Indigenous knowledge
Online event brings together Elders, knowledge keepers for global dialogue
Laughter, love and ‘permanent astonishment’ mark grad’s new memoir
Pianst and playwright Tomson Highway shares stories of his ‘most spectacular’ childhood
Western’s notable, quotable year in review
2021 a year of big themes, bold vision for university
Staff recognized for going ‘above and beyond’
The 2021 recipients of the annual Western Award of Excellence
‘Relationships, respect, reciprocity’ guide Indigenous researcher’s teaching principles
Q&A with Chantelle Richmond, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and Environment
Western research takes aim at medical racism
Systemic issues at the root of vaccine hesitancy among some communities
Western to host national forum on reconciliation
Local First Nations communities to be key partners, bringing wisdom and insight
‘Decolonization benefits everyone’
Christy Bressette talks truth, reconciliation and the opportunity for innovation