News and events

Social Justice Toolkit Gallery Walk

Introduction to the Practice of Social Justice (SJS 200) students put together a gallery walk atr the end of the Spring 2024 term. As part of the course, students have created toolkits to build allyship and share resources on social justice issues of their choice. Some examples of the toolkit topics are Gender Affirming Care, Homelessness and Addiction, Intersexuality, Immigrants and Refugees. These toolkits offer definitions, local organizations that work on these issues and resources for more information, support and allyship.

Dr. Wiebe - Senate of Canada invitation

Dr. Sarah Marie Wiebe, Acting Director of the Social Justice Studies program at UVic was recently invited by the Senate of Canada to provide an expert witness testimony on Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice. The March 21st meeting also took place on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Nancy Clarke, UVic’s President’s Chair Award Winner

For her excellence in research, research-inspired teaching and contributions to the wider community, Clark has been awarded UVic’s President’s Chair Award, the university’s highest academic honour for a faculty member. Her work, which examines the intersecting effects of globalization, racialization, the environment and the social determinants of mental health for refugees and other newcomers, aligns with UVic’s Aspiration 2030 commitments around health and wellness, and social justice and equity.

Victoria Summer Music Festival

The Dovers Return! We are delighted to welcome back the Dover Quartet, which closed VSMF 2024 with a phenomenal pair of sold-out concerts.

Heart to Heart

Conferring with a spiritual counsellor in the Christian tradition available for fresh insight on challenges you may be facing.

Mustard Seed & Multifaith Centre Food Share Program

This food share program provides free food for UVic students through the Multifaith Centre.

GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕac̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap

On display from April 16 – July 26, 2025 at Legacy Art Gallery Downtown.

Open Wed-Sat | 10 am - 4 pm.

GenAI: Literature Reviews

Noon Meditation

Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self reflection and thoughtlessness, this reduces stress and anxiety, develops inner stillness, increases self-awareness, and opensthe heart and mind to presence.

Graduate Writing Room: Write alone, together!

Bring a laptop (or pen and paper) to work on your thesis or dissertation alongside other grads for increased motivation, academic progress, and solidarity. No registration required.