Indigenous in the Diaspora: The Philippines

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…