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VIU in the News October 10 to November 9, 2026

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Chief Shawn Atleo Presents on 'Re-imagining Canada' in VIU's First Indigenous Speakers Series Event

November 19, 2015 - 09:45am

VIU To Award Five Honorary Degrees and Two Alumni Awards at Spring Convocation

May 10, 2014 - 09:00pm

ESTEEMED FIRST NATIONS LEADER TO RECEIVE VIU’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

May 31, 2013 - 06:30am

LEADING EXPERT IN BAT ECOLOGY TO RECEIVE VIU ALUMNI HORIZON AWARD JAN. 29

January 23, 2013 - 04:45am

Esteemed community leader to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

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September 21, 2021

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings

Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 20, 2021 By Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement

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September 9, 2021

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September 9, 2021

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The art of finishing two degrees during a pandemic

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Scholar Focuses on How Indigenous Issues are Covered in Media

Chief Shawn Atleo Presents on 'Re-imagining Canada' in VIU's First Indigenous Speakers Series Event

VIU To Award Five Honorary Degrees and Two Alumni Awards at Spring Convocation

ESTEEMED FIRST NATIONS LEADER TO RECEIVE VIU’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

LEADING EXPERT IN BAT ECOLOGY TO RECEIVE VIU ALUMNI HORIZON AWARD JAN. 29

Esteemed community leader to receive Distinguished Alumni Award

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Making learning accessible for students who learn and think differently

Marijke De Bruin shares her learning experience at VIU

13 unique spots to discover at VIU

An art gallery, high-end restaurant and fully equipped theatre are just some of the offerings

Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A resource list to build awareness, understanding and support

Student Pulse News: September 15, 2021

Photo contest, outdoor concert, hot drinks in the quad 📷🎸☕

Student Pulse News: September 9, 2021

Proof of vaccination, quiet study spaces, vaccine clinics & more 🍂

Getting the BC Vaccine Card

Instructions for International/Out of Province Students

The art of finishing two degrees during a pandemic

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal

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