If you have been downtown lately, you have probably noticed that the new outdoor ice rink in Riverside Park has quickly become a hub of activity. While it might be easy to attribute the rink’s popularity to novelty, winter fun, or free skating, I think something deeper is at play….
Call for Writers! This year we are inviting emerging writers, researchers, artists, and storytellers to contribute to publishing their work for the volume 11 edition, centered on providing solutions grounded in lived experience Indigenous Knowledge, land-based wisdom, and intergenerational learning. Theme Our main theme surrounds the following phrase; Connecting with…
To discover more about the Ilocano Community, follow the info below: Ilocano: The Northerners of Luzon
Pan-Indigenization is a topic that comes up a lot in my tourism degree, and it’s one that has become important to me. It refers to the tendency to group all Indigenous Nations into a single, simplified identity. How this shows up in tourism through symbols or displays that are assumed…
To discover more about the Indigenous people of Taiwan, visit the website below: Council of Indigenous Peoples
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…
