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

November 7, 2025 - 11:14am

How the Emergency Operations Centre Works

April 16, 2020 - 05:15am

Recipients of the 2020 Provost's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Design and Practice

April 16, 2020 - 05:00am

Keeping Up Team Morale While Working Remotely

April 16, 2020 - 04:30am

Stronger Minds by BEACON Supports Mental Health Available to All Canadians

April 16, 2020 - 04:15am

Dr. Deb Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor

Have Coffee with the President or Share Your Favourite Video on Social

April 16, 2020 - 04:00am

Webinar: How the Pandemic Has Affected Rental Housing Laws

April 16, 2020 - 03:45am

VIU Blog

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Veterans united

November 7, 2025

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

IWD Canada theme: Women Inspiring Women

Celebrating female leadership on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2022

Two VIU leaders share their stories

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Self-care in uncertain times

March 8, 2022

5 simple steps to ease stress

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Meet VIU’s new career services staff!

March 6, 2022

Brenden Johnston and Paula Deering will enhance job opportunities for students

Omar

From co-op student to co-op employer

March 4, 2022

VIU Hospitality Management grad Omar Almolla shares his story

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How is Climate Change Affecting Water on Vancouver Island?

March 1, 2022

A part of the VIU spring 2022 Science and Technology Community Lecture Series

Craig Taylor and Dr. Sonnet L'Abbé.

Listening to the World and Storying a Place

February 25, 2022

Colloquium Series lecture features compelling live performances

Statements & Announcements

Max FineDay, Indigenous Speakers Series

In Search of the Promised Land: Freedom, Prosperity and #Landback for Indigenous Peoples

November 6, 2019 - 02:30pm

Engaged Citizens Speaker Series

VIU Launches New Speaker Series with Renowned Expert on Democracy and Civil Society

September 9, 2019 - 10:00am

Kevin Borserio, Director, Skidegate Haida Immersion Program

VIU Recognizes Alumni for Achievements in Language Preservation and Research

May 23, 2019 - 09:30am

Douglas White III Speaks on Re-Imagining Reconciliation in VIU's Indigenous Speakers Series

November 16, 2018 - 11:45am

VIU's National Indigenous Speaker Shares Reflections on Youth and Reconciliation

November 17, 2017 - 12:45pm

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