When Vanessa Ambtman-Smith first arrived at Western, she recalls feeling “the gloom and doom of the statistics around Indigenous Peoples having the poorest health of any population in Canada.” She credits professor and Canada Research Chair Chantell …
Western shone an unblinking spotlight on the scourge of racism and the shadows of colonialism.
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.
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.
A first-year course in constitutional law sparked in Leaelle Derynck a passion for Indigenous legal traditions.
Jaqueline Shi’s short film, ‘Little Red’ is a tribute to her grandmother and a featured entry into the 2020 Forest City Film Festival.
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.
Sociology professor Janice Forsyth called the Washington NFL franchise’s decision to change its controversial nickname “a clear example of ‘money talks.’”
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.
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
First in her family to attend university right out of high school, Serena Mendizabal is aiming no lower than being a world-changer.
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.
Embrace Myth, The Messenger, Medicine and more when Acting Vice-Provost & Associate Vice- President (Indigenous Initiatives) Candace Brunette-Debassige takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Western shone an unblinking spotlight on the scourge of racism and the shadows of colonialism.
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.
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.
A first-year course in constitutional law sparked in Leaelle Derynck a passion for Indigenous legal traditions.
Jaqueline Shi’s short film, ‘Little Red’ is a tribute to her grandmother and a featured entry into the 2020 Forest City Film Festival.
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.
Sociology professor Janice Forsyth called the Washington NFL franchise’s decision to change its controversial nickname “a clear example of ‘money talks.’”
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.
Creative ideas to grow Indigenous teaching and learning across campus will get a boost from a new Indigenous Learning Fund, university officials announced.
First in her family to attend university right out of high school, Serena Mendizabal is aiming no lower than being a world-changer.
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.
Embrace Myth, The Messenger, Medicine and more when Acting Vice-Provost & Associate Vice- President (Indigenous Initiatives) Candace Brunette-Debassige takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.