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Indigenous speaker reminds Canadians that the colonial project’s impacts remain

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

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VIU Media Studies showcase on April 24 debuts student work

April 24, 2025 - 09:49am

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Portal “Reaches Out” to its community at the launch of its 2025 issue

April 23, 2025 - 03:08pm

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VIU news and experts: April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025 - 03:25pm

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VIU Métis Elder-In-Residence presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal

April 3, 2025 - 11:11am

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Helping youth navigate anxiety and depression

March 26, 2025 - 04:21pm

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Alumni Spotlight on George Anderson

March 26, 2025 - 09:34am

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Veterans united

November 7, 2025

Marlene Rice (Hwiem') tells the story of the Veterans Totem Pole and Veterans Cenotaph

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Baking alumni return to VIU to help build the “big bar”

May 15, 2025 By Annette Lucas

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Beyond the postcard: Unpacking tourism’s impacts on resort municipalities

May 12, 2025 By Jenn McGarrigle

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Finding balance in foot and ankle research

May 6, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Jakob Tortorelli is taking steps to a fulfilling career helping people stay on their feet

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Asian Heritage Month resources

May 2, 2025

A guide to learn, celebrate and help you take action

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Safeguarding the digital world

April 29, 2025

VIU student aspires to become a cybersecurity expert

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VIU News & Experts: October 23, 2024

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Fostering respectful dialogue: A message on neutrality and inclusivity at VIU

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VIU hosts free community event

September 10, 2024 - 04:30pm

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VIU News & Experts: September 5, 2024

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Expanded gathering place supports Indigenous culture on campus

August 29, 2024 - 10:45am

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Moving Forward: Strengthening our VIU community together

August 22, 2024 - 04:00pm

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