What does it mean to make space for Indigenous feminism? School of Indigenous Governance Associate Professor Gina Starblanket explores this question as editor of the third edition of the seminal series Making Space for Indigenous Feminism.
The following University of Victoria experts are available to the media to discuss International Women’s Day and research on gender and women’s issues.
UVic is committed to building a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our institutional plans include a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we strive to bring this lens to the work we do locally, nationally and globally.
The construction of new paved pedestrian and cycling pathways on Gabriola Road begins on Feb. 26 and is scheduled to continue to May 30, 2024.
When you ask Thembelihle (Thembie) Moyo who she is, she’ll tell you she identifies as a mother of two beautiful daughters first and as a creative writer second. These dual identities complement how she approaches her work.
Affordable child care close to campus provides a huge benefit for students and employees.
Selective tree removal will take place at the forest path between Engineering and Medical Sciences (ECS) buildings on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2023.
Momentum is building around a movement to build a better sense of Black community and inclusion on the UVic campus. Backed by the university’s signing the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education (SC), students, staff and faculty are working to centre the Black experience and celebrate Black joy and flourishing at our university.
The following UVic community members are available to the media to discuss Black History Month and Black cultures.
On Monday, Jan. 29 the University of Victoria recognizes the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
On Saturday, Jan. 27 the University of Victoria recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Located on Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) territory, the National Centre for Indigenous Laws (NCIL) at UVic is still under construction but its architectural design is already winning awards.
Conditions on campus have improved overnight and, as a result, campus will open on Friday, Jan. 19.
The university flag will be lowered on Jan 19 in honour of Patricia Louie.
The ice rink at Ian Stewart Complex (ISC) was temporarily closed following a minor ammonia release that occurred on Jan. 13. The university took important steps to ensure the rink can safely re-open.
As construction begins this month on the future Engineering and Computer Science Expansion (ECSE) and High Bay Research and Structures Lab (HBRSL) buildings, several trees will be removed from the site on Jan. 16 and 17.
