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
The Re-VIU: Top 20 stories of 2024
From shellfish biotoxins, to 3,000-year-old beer, to conspicuous consumption research, Vancouver Island University experts had a busy year in the media. Here...
5 questions with Neil Surkan, the City of Nanaimo’s new Poet Laureate
VIU English Professor Neil Surkan’s love of poetry goes back to when he was a teenager. “Initially, I think I liked the idea of poetry more than I liked the...
VIU News & Experts: December 13, 2024
It's a Wonderful Life, consumer behaviour, drug education In this issue of VIU news & experts: Watch the recording of It's a Wonderful Life Consumer...
Re-examining the toxic drug crisis through stories
Dr. Sharen Karsten and her team are taking a community-engaged approach to the research. We are excited to share that Dr. Sharen Karsten, a VIU Recreation and...
VIU Events
Jan
6
Campus Adventures
Campus Adventures are guided, interactive tours of the campus led by RockVIU Adventure Leaders These adventures will give students a chance to learn about…
Jan
7
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…
Jan
7
Soup and Bannock Lunch and Learn
Hosted by the faculty of Arts and humanities & the Faculty of educationSoup & Bannock lunch & learnUnboxing Our HistoryThe story of Cimoca’s…
Jan
10
RockVIU - Movie Night
Join us for a relaxing and fun evening watching a themed movie! Movie TBD.