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.
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Bioarchaeologists confirm museum shrunken head as human remains
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
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has appointed an Indigenous Leader in Residence with the aim of fostering an environment that is inclusive and culturally safe for all individuals and to specifically address the health of...
Community-driven project improves patient outcomes for diabetes in Indigenous communities
A Western University based project has led to significant improvements in health outcomes for people living with diabetes in Indigenous communities across Canada. The FORGE AHEAD project was launched in response to data showing the incidence and prevalence of type 2...
Indigenous health care leaders meet in London to share successes in diabetes care and prevention
Health care and community leaders from over a dozen Indigenous communities across the country have gathered in London this week to launch a national roll-out of strategies for diabetes prevention and care. This week’s meetings mark the end of a pilot project called...
Medical and law students at Western University explore Indigenous health through education
As a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, a learning session for Western’s Medicine and Law students, is taking place to focus on the factors that have an impact on Indigenous health and law in Canada. Western University’s...
Western Community set to celebrate Indigenous Awareness Week
Western University will host its second annual Indigenous Awareness Week from March 7-13 in celebration of local Indigenous culture, art and scholarship. Led by Western's Indigenous Services, which is part of Western's Student Experience portfolio, the week-long event...
Western University to develop its first ever, multi-year Indigenous Strategic Plan
With the release of its new Strategic Plan, Achieving Excellence on the World Stage, in 2014, Western University proudly renewed its longstanding commitment to "improving the accessibility and success in higher education for Indigenous peoples." As part of this...
Western University welcomes new chancellor at 306th convocation
Western University's 306th convocation features the installation of Jack Cowin as the new chancellor, as well as honorary degrees being bestowed upon three extraordinary individuals. The ceremonies are scheduled for the following days: Jack Cowin Thursday, October 22,...
Western to celebrate Indigenous culture with inaugural Indigenous Awareness Week
Western University will celebrate its inaugural Indigenous Awareness Week from March 16-21 in celebration of local Indigenous culture, art, and scholarship. The week-long event, facilitated by Indigenous Services, which is part of Western's Student Development Centre,...
Western welcomes Susan Aglukark, Wab Kinew as Faculty of Education hosts conference on legacy of Canada’s residential schools
The London Area Truth and Reconciliation Committee, in collaboration with local indigenous and non-indigenous educational and community partners, is hosting It Matters to Us: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools at Western’s Faculty of Education March 10 –...