TRUSU Urges Ethiopian Government to Halt Mass Evictions
TRUSU urges Ethiopia to halt mass evictions under the Corridor Project and protect the right to housing in line with international human rights standards.
TRUSU Calls for Indigenous Education Certificate at TRU
Over the past two years the Union actively advocated for an Indigenous education requirement at TRU. Following a review of an online resource...
TRUSU Provides Feedback on New Academic Advising Model
On May 28th, 2024, the Union met with the representatives from the Faculty of Student Development to discuss upcoming changes to the structure of...
TRUSU Urges Protection of Detained Human Rights Defenders
TRUSU urges El Salvador to protect Fidel Zavala, end his inhumane detention, and uphold rights for all unjustly jailed under the ongoing state of emergency.
On-Campus Polling Station
Vote on campus in the upcoming Federal Election. This location is open to anyone and allows you to cast a special ballot for your regular residence.
TRUSU Urges Libyan Authorities to Find Missing Religious Leader
TRUSU urges Field Marshal Haftar to reveal the fate of 79-year-old Sheikh Al-Biju, forcibly disappeared by LAAF, and to ensure his release and medical care.
Work on a TRUSU Committee in 2025!
Apply for a paid position on a TRUSU Committee in 2025/2026
2025 Election Results
Results of the 2025 TRUSU Election. Individuals who have been elected will take office starting May 1, 2025.
TRUSU Calls for Release of Jailed Ukrainian Teacher
The Union urges Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner to free Olha Baranevska, a Ukrainian teacher jailed on false charges. She must get medical care and justice.
International Women’s Day 2025
On Friday, March 07, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we proudly recognized a group of exceptional women from our campus whose...
TRUSU Calls for Ecuadorian Officials to Find 23 Missing People
TRUSU urges Ecuador to resume efforts to find 23 men missing after a 2023 landslide. Families demand action, calling stalled searches unacceptable.
Join the TRUSU Board of Directors!
Each year the Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union holds an election to select a new Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Students who...
TRUSU Reviews Indigenous Resource for the TRU Community
Union members met with TRU Library and Indigenous Education to review Four Seasons of Reconciliation, an online course on Indigenous Peoples. They discussed feedback, access, and the need for a TRU-wide requirement
Students Discuss Updates to the TRU Library Website
On January 29th, members of the Union met with the TRU Library to discuss the accessibility of their website. The discussion focused on improving...
TRUSU Urges Afghanistan’s Intelligence to Release of Filmmaker
The Union urges the release of Sayed Rahim Saidi, a filmmaker jailed on false charges in Afghanistan. Denied medical care & legal rights, his case highlights a crackdown on free speech.
TRUSU Urges Prosecutor in Turkey to Release Human Rights Advocate
TRUSU urges Turkish authorities to release human rights advocate Nimet Tanrıkulu, calling for an end to baseless detentions and the misuse of anti-terror laws.
Students Chat with TRU About Upcoming Campus Development
On January 16th, members of the Union met with the TRU to discuss potential updates to the TRU Campus Master Plan, which includes development...
TRUSU Urges Dominican Republic to End Mass Haitian Deportations
The union urged President Abinader to halt mass deportations of Haitians, citing human rights violations. Action is needed to protect vulnerable communities.
TRUSU Urges Saudi Arabia to Release Fahd Ezzi Mohammad Ramadhan
TRUSU urges Saudi Arabia to release Fahd Ramadhan, detained for peaceful online criticism, and calls for upholding free expression and human rights.
TRUSU Urges Provincial Government to Halt PRGT Project
TRUSU urges Premier David Eby to suspend the PRGT project, citing outdated environmental assessments, Indigenous rights violations, and ecological risks.