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July 2, 2026 By Becky Duarte

Becky Duarte reflects on a transformative university journey

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VIU grad spotlight

July 24, 2021 By Lys Morton

Meet Lurana McClure Rodriguez

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Charting a new career path with Fundamentals of Forestry Harvesting Practices

July 22, 2021 By Eric Zimmer

Adam Klassen shares his story

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Graduates in training: connected, cultural, caring and committed

July 21, 2021 By Katherine Palmer Gordon

How VIU's Stewardship Technician Training Program is offering Indigenous students the skills to become land and water guardians

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Connecting with culture remotely: Jamie Coukell

July 19, 2021 By Jenn McGarrigle

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

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Healing the heart and mind

July 15, 2021 By Noelle Hanuse (Wuikinuxv), Wellness Advisor, MA, CCC

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5 things you may not know about VIU’s Adult Basic Education program

July 15, 2021 By Eric Zimmer

Clearing up some misconceptions around ABE

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