This isn’t just any newsletter: it’s dedicated to showcasing the significant Indigenous research happening right here at TRU and with our educational partners. Each month we deliver right to your inbox a focused newsletter with a focused topic, a research highlight related to that topic, secwepemctsin words to learn with…
Job Title: Student Research Assistant – Knowledge Makers Location: Thompson Rivers University Position Type: Contract Part-time (5-25 hours bi-weekly depending on your availability) Wage: $28/hour About Knowledge Makers: Knowledge Makers is dedicated to empowering Indigenous students in their research journeys. We focus on fostering a supportive community that values Indigenous…
Earlier this month we announced the launch of our special edition collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture org. During this launch, we explained the process behind the creation of this journal and all the different components that went into it. Dr. Sereana Naepi could not be there in…
Who are you- the Global Indigenous People? United Nations has no single definition of Indigenous peoples but noted that our identity is deeply rooted in self-determination with shared characteristics that unite us. From the Arctic tundra to the Kalahari Desert, from the Amazon rainforest to the islands of the Pacific,…
Imagine a space where Indigenous scholars from around the world come together in the same space—where ideas spark, traditions are honored, and connections grow. That’s exactly what our Global Indigenous Drop-in Space is all about! So, What’s a Drop-In? A drop-in is a casual, open gathering—no sign-ups, no pressure, just…
Last Friday, March 7th, in honor of Women’s Day Knowledge Makers took an international stage during the official launch of Volume 8: Indigenous Women, Indigenous Peoples’ Food and Knowledge Systems, and Climate Action. This special edition was a unique collaboration between Knowledge Makers and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…
Dr. Rod McCormick and Jeneen Herns-Jensen from the All My Relations research center, Alexis Gottfriedson from the Office of the VP Research, Sandra Bandura from the Science dept, Elder Bob Jensen, two parents and 5 students just returned on February 25th from Norway. This experiential Indigenous learning experience is the…
We are happy to share this wonderful Lunchtime research seminar hosted by TRU’s School of Education Graduate Programs, featuring the knowledgeable Dr. Mukwa Musayett and encourage all to attend! They Call Us Witches and Wizards: The Struggle to Revitalize Traditional Acholi Environmental Plant Knowledge in Africa “Please join us on…
Weytk! My name is Peyton Anderson and I am Nuxalk, from Bella Coola. I am also the Research Coordinator at the All My Relations Indigenous research center. As we reach the end of January, and the daily temperatures finally dip into their seasonal averages after a very warm start to…
Event Details Date January 22nd Time 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Location House of Learning 190 – TRU Kamloops Hosted by TRUFA in collaboration with the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. Supported by the All My Relations Indigenous Research Centre. Kick Off the Event by Exploring Student Research…
The All My Relations Indigenous research center organized a trip for the Le7 te Melamen PhD scholars through the Knowledge Makers program to bring to life the goals of connecting Indigenous peoples globally through experiential learning and cultural sharing. This trip began on November 9th 2024, and through the collaboration…
Every year on September 30th, we honor Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated to reflecting on the painful legacy of the residential school system and supporting the ongoing journey of Truth and Reconciliation. This day reminds everyone that Every Child Matters and…
