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Indigenous Track and Field Day offers ‘good medicine’
February 20, 2025
Indigenous Track and Field Day at Western brought elementary students from local First Nations together with members of the Mustangs track and field team for a day of athletic events.
Indigenous advocate for cultural reclamation finds new pathways at Western
Jan 16, 2025
Sara Boston, a first-year Indigenous studies student from Batchewana First Nation, aspires to help expand knowledge of First Nations’ culture and history, while instilling pride in Indigenous cultural traditions.
Western grad and dietitian brings Indigenous dishes to the table
Dec 6, 2024
Brescia alum Marley Fisher, BSc'17, knew she wanted a career as a community dietitian so she could work in First Nations. She now works at Chippewas Health Centre
‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Western visit a ‘dream come true’
January 28, 2025
Renowned biologist honoured guest at harvest lunch and field class based on her best-selling book
Western remembers Murray Sinclair’s legacy
Nov, 2024
The Western community honours the life and service of Honourable Murray Sinclair, Mazina Giizhik (the One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky), a champion of Indigenous justice and advocacy
Western mourns Elder Dan Smoke
Nov, 2024
Dan Smoke, a proud member of the Seneca Nation from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Killdeer Clan, was a teacher, activist, writer and broadcaster.
Newly appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement and Wampum Learning Lodge
Nov, 2024
Paula Cornelius-Hedgepeth appointed Director, Indigenous Engagement and Wampum Learning Lodge
Embracing opportunities key to Western grad’s success
Oct 23, 202
‘I can help people develop leadership skills by being a leader myself’
‘Planting seeds’: Western, community partner collaborate to cultivate Indigenous food sovereignty
Oct 9, 2014
'It's not just about feeding people, but also reconnecting them with their ancestral knowledge and practices'
Western to host first-ever Forest City Tree Festival
Oct 2, 2024
Event includes guided hikes, panel discussions, public tree giveaway and planting workshop
Schulich student boosts Indigenous representation and cultural safety in medicine
Sep 30, 2024
Taylore Dupuis Shalovsky on a mission to reduce barriers for Indigenous learners and patients
‘Our cultures and traditions are alive:’ Western marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 29, 2024
Office of Indigenous Initiatives fosters space for community connections, meaningful practices
From Winnipeg to Western: Connor Campbell driven to improve Indigenous health
Sep 23. 2024
Connor Campbell chose Western for environment, education and chance to reconnect with his Indigenous roots
Honouring Deshkan Ziibi through storytelling
Sep 17, 2024
Riverfest2024 provides opportunities for the Western community to learn, enjoy and honour the Thames River flowing through campus
‘A special time:’ Western kicks off Orientation Week 2024
Aug 28, 2024
Welcoming and supporting students at all stages is priority as new academic year dawns
Indigenous artist-in-residence uses film and video games to connect with students
Aug 19, 2024
Theo Jean Cuthand explores Indigenous cinema, the role of video games in decolonization
Mini-University introduces Indigenous youth to campus life at Western
Jul 24, 2024
Camp included cultural teachings, computer coding, visual art and recreation
Western dentistry student wins Niagara marathon with race’s fastest time in 10 years
Jun 27, 2024
Kristian Jamieson following in footsteps of ancestor Tom Longboat
Indigenous learning bundles lead Western to ‘triple crown’ of higher ed awards
Jun 25, 2024
Faculty, staff and students recognized for excellence in teaching, learning and innovative programming
National Indigenous Peoples Day: ‘Collective learning and unlearning’
Jun 21, 2024
Activities, reports, helpful resources available for Western community to engage and grow
Inspiring role models, support of family key to grad’s success
Jun 10, 2024
Nya Elijah finds joy, knows value of fostering connections to Indigenous culture, community
‘Bridge the gap:’ Western Indigenous nursing student honoured
Jun 4, 2024
Sofia España wins award and clinical placement at SickKids Hospital
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