Posts Tagged: indigenous
First-ever Riverfest reconnects campus community with the Deshkan Ziibiing
September 12, 2022
For the month of September, the community will have a chance to celebrate the Deshkan Ziibiing (Antler/Thames River) with Riverfest 2022, Western’s first-ever river festival hosted by the Office of Sustainability.
Bioarchaeologists confirm museum shrunken head as human remains
August 3, 2022
Researchers have verified the authenticity of a South American tsantsa (shrunken head) as human remains, an important step in the global effort toward decolonization and preserving and understanding Indigenous history.
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry appoints Indigenous Leader in Residence
February 4, 2020
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has appointed an Indigenous Leader in Residence with the aim…
Community-driven project improves patient outcomes for diabetes in Indigenous communities
November 4, 2019
A Western University based project has led to significant improvements in health outcomes for people living with diabetes in Indigenous…
Indigenous health care leaders meet in London to share successes in diabetes care and prevention
October 25, 2017
Health care and community leaders from over a dozen Indigenous communities across the country have gathered in London this week…
Medical and law students at Western University explore Indigenous health through education
October 2, 2017
As a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, a learning session for Western’s Medicine and…
Western Community set to celebrate Indigenous Awareness Week
March 4, 2016
Western University will host its second annual Indigenous Awareness Week from March 7-13 in celebration of local Indigenous culture, art…
Western University to develop its first ever, multi-year Indigenous Strategic Plan
October 9, 2015
With the release of its new Strategic Plan, Achieving Excellence on the World Stage, in 2014, Western University proudly renewed…
Western University welcomes new chancellor at 306th convocation
September 10, 2015
Western University’s 306th convocation features the installation of Jack Cowin as the new chancellor, as well as honorary degrees being…
Western to celebrate Indigenous culture with inaugural Indigenous Awareness Week
March 12, 2015
Western University will celebrate its inaugural Indigenous Awareness Week from March 16-21 in celebration of local Indigenous culture, art, and…