Indigenous students
Situated on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, VIU is fortunate to host a large number of Indigenous students. VIU provides a learning environment that is accessible, relevant for all learners, celebrates success, and acknowledges history and traditions.
Our Services for Aboriginal Students and Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement offer a range of programs, supports and services for students, employees and the wider community.
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VIU News
VIU-led project working to protect Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region ecosystems
Eastern Vancouver Island is one of nine eco-crisis regions in Canada. Only about three per cent of the land in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is...
Preserving feminist health history to empower future activism and work
Vancouver Island University (VIU) researchers are digitizing Vancouver Women’s Health Collective documents to preserve feminist health activism for future...
Writing from the heart – my reflections on how to action reconciliation
“How many languages do you speak?” Invariably when I ask this to a room full of VIU graduate students there are always a couple who can speak more than five. I...
5 Questions with Dr. Carolyn Swanson
Dr. Carolyn Swanson is a VIU professor and chair of the Philosophy department. She also runs marathons – and she’s fast. Based on her time in last year’s Royal...
VIU Events
Oct
8
VIUSU & VIU Political Studies Department All Candidates Forum
All Candidates Forum for the BC Provincial Elections 2024. Join us at the Malaspina Theatre to hear from candidates running in the provincial elections for…
Oct
9
Positive Space Alliance Socials
VIU’s Positive Space Alliance socials are back for the fall semester! Join us for a fun, inclusive space open to everyone of any sexual orientation and gender…
Oct
9
Resource Management and Protection Webinar
Email RMOT@viu. ca to express your interest and you will receive the webinar link a few days before the event. This program is designed to prepare…
Oct
9
Future Student Webinar
When you attend an info session with a recruiter from the Office of Future Students you’ll get an overview of VIU. We’ll review the variety of programs VIU…