Hay ch qa’ sii’em siye’yu mukw mustimuxw
(Thank you respected ones of this place)
Situated on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, VIU is fortunate to host a large number of Indigenous students. VIU provides a learning environment that is accessible, relevant for all learners, celebrates success, and acknowledges history and traditions.
Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement
The Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement is a team of dedicated practitioners who work to:
- develop community-based educational opportunities for students, such as the Indigenous Eco-Tourism Training program
- create a sense of belonging for Indigenous students on campus through the ‘su’luqw’a’ Community Cousins Indigenous mentorship program and the Elders-in-Residence program
- support faculty to bring Indigenous ways of knowing and being into their classrooms through the Na’tsa’maht Shqwaluwun (One Heart, One Mind) professional development series
- and foster relationships with Indigenous nations