Ex(in)clusion in the workplace Anonda Canadien (she/her) (Dehcho Dene) // Arts & Culture Editor Rachel Lu (she/her) // Illustrator After completing college, I was given the opportunity to work in…
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CapU’s Elder Ernest “Ernie” George Makes Final Journey
Remembering a man who had woven stories into students’ memories and hearts Shelley Ferguson // Contributor Valeriya Kim // Staff Illustrator One of Capilano University’s first Elders-in-Residence was Slá’hólt, Hereditary…
The Wet’suwet’en Fight Belongs to Everyone
CapU Indigenous students emphasize action over words when advocating for Indigenous causes Maia Lomelino // Contributor As the Canadian government continues conversations started on Feb. 27 with Wet’suwet’en peoples, Indigenous…
Indigenous Digital Accelerator arrives at CapU
CapU receives funding for new Indigenous Digital Accelerator project Sheila Arellano // News Editor Capilano University has signed an agreement with Western Economic Diversification Canada to develop an Indigenous Digital Accelerator (IDA)…
UN Indigenous Rights Declaration is Implemented in British Columbia
The federal law requires that Canadian laws are consistent with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Sheila Arellano // News Editor British Columbia has become the first province to…
Truth and Reconciliation Week Encourages Common Understanding
Now entering its sixth year at Cap, Truth and Reconciliation Week helps facilitate the dialogue we should be having year round Freya Wasteneys // Managing Editor “The more I talk, the greater my voice,” said…
CapU’s Piloted Indigenous Healthcare Assistant Program has a Successful First Year
After a successful year the piloted program already has interest for next year Annalisse Crosswell, Associate News Editor The beginning of the 2018-19 academic year at Capilano University came with…
“It feels like home”: Elders provide sense of community for Indigenous students
“It feels like home” Elders provide sense of community for Indigenous students Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor For the last eight years, Ernie George has made himself available to answer…