Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
As we approach Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, I want to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this important day and how we can each contribute to the ongoing journey towards reconciliation.
Read MoreWelcome to the Fall 2024 Semester
As we embark on another academic year at Vancouver Island University, I’m delighted to welcome back our returning students and employees, and to greet those joining us for the first time.
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National Indigenous History Month
In June we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and, on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. This month, we celebrate the cultures, languages, knowledges, histories and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a month-long celebration dedicated to recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community’s voices, culture, and rights. Today, we started the month with a Pride flag raising and Show Your Pride event at the Royal Bank Plaza.
Read MoreRecognizing Asian Heritage Month
May marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month here at VIU and across Canada.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, I am proud to share my appreciation for the remarkable contributions of women here at Vancouver Island University and beyond.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month
As we usher in February, VIU proudly recognizes and celebrates Black History Month. This month serves as a poignant reminder of the rich and diverse contributions of Black individuals in our community, our nation, and across the globe.
Read MorePresident’s message on the crisis in the Middle East
This week marks the start of WorldVIU Days, an event for our entire campus to celebrate the diversity of cultures and traditions at VIU. Indeed, WorldVIU days comes at a time when our world feels incredibly divided.
Read MoreStatement on the war in the Middle East
Vancouver Island University is deeply saddened by the outbreak of war in the Middle East and the tragic loss of lives in Israel and Palestine. We recognize these events are distressful and a cause for concern among members of our university community.
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