Teaching and Learning

VIU Students and Faculty Explore Aboriginal Health Perspectives

May 15, 2014

A rare opportunity to learn about First Nations healing and cultural practices brought together 370 students, faculty and members of the region’s health professions for two days last month at the Snuneymuxw Nation’s Big House. Organized by Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Office of Aboriginal Education and Health and Human Services (HHS), the second annual “Seasons of Health and Healing”... Read more


Discover Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises And Sea Turtles In BC Waters

April 11, 2014

Discover whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea turtles living in BC waters at a special presentation hosted by Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station on April 24 at 7 pm. In a presentation entitled “Wild Whales of the BC Coast”, Tessa Danelesko, coordinator of the BC Cetacean Sightings Network (BCCSN), will discuss which species are commonly seen around Vancouver Island, their... Read more