Indigenous students
Situated on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, VIU is fortunate to host a large number of Indigenous students. VIU provides a learning environment that is accessible, relevant for all learners, celebrates success, and acknowledges history and traditions.
Our Services for Aboriginal Students and Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement offer a range of programs, supports and services for students, employees and the wider community.
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VIU News
VIU researcher studying how to better people’s long-term ability to walk and run
Dr. Michael Asmussen is looking at ways to improve foot and ankle stabilization to increase performance and minimize injury. We use them every day, usually...
VIU News & Experts: November 6, 2024
Remembrance Day, US election, memory development 🧠 In this issue of VIU news & experts: Re-translating a classic war novel US election results Studying...
Vancouver Island University hosts provincial recreation conference
The summit brings industry experts from across Canada to Nanaimo The future of recreation in rural communities and small cities is the topic of a provincial...
VIU Professor Emerita re-translates All Quiet on the Western Front
Dr. Katharina Rout shares her thoughts about working on this classic novel For the past couple of years, professional translator Dr. Katharina Rout has been...
VIU Events
Nov
13
Rural (Small City) Recreation Summit
This two-day event brings leisure service providers, educators, researchers, and sector leaders together for two days of facilitated discussions, workshops,…
Nov
13
Swim, Sauna, Soak: Free Admission for VIU Students @ NAC (must show ticket & student ID)
VIU Students are welcome to enjoy FREE admission at the Nanaimo Aquatic Center on Wednesday, November 13. Get some exercise with lane swimming, sweat it out…
Nov
13
Reimagining & Redesigning Sport & Recreation Delivery: Keynote & Reception
Dr. Jackie Oncescu, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at UNB, will deliver the keynote address for the Rural Recreation Summit hosted by…
Nov
15
Esthetics Program Student Spa Clinic
The VIU Student Spa Clinic located on Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. Our clinic is a teaching facility, where students enrolled in the…