International Women’s Day 2023
In the week leading up to International Women’s Day, we are honoured to highlight seven exceptional women in leadership who have been nominated by the TRU community. These women come Continue reading
Equity
Updates from the TRUSU Equity Committee
Tell Us About An Inspiring Woman at TRU
Wednesday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day. This globally recognized day is a time to celebrate the many social, economic, and political achievements made by women. March 8th is also Continue reading
The Cultural Complications of Cutting: A Conversation About Female Genital Mutilation
There is a serious human rights violation that is committed against approximately 6000 girls each day,[i] and many of the more than 200 million survivors living in today’s world[ii] are calling for Continue reading
Gender Discrimination In Sports
Sports are an excellent pastime, hobby and activity to bond with your family and friends. Sports are for all individuals, however only certain individuals are highlighted and broadcasted to the Continue reading
Inclusion Is A Right, Not A Privilege
As a child, did you feel like the adults in your life were the ones making all of your decisions? Were you impatient to grow up so that you could Continue reading
Calling All Activists
You don’t have to look far to find social injustice and inequity. Its presence streams the newsfeed of our social media, dominates television and radio news broadcasts, and constantly covers the Continue reading
Transgender And Non-Binary Respect
The transgender and non-binary community experiences significant violence, harassment, and discrimination every day. Murder and violence against transgender folks occurs frequently, with as many as half of transgender students reporting sexually harassment Continue reading
Legalizing Sex Work In Canada
Canada has contradictory and confusing laws regulating sex work, which are unconstitutional for violating workers’ rights to health and safety. This, combined with incredibly negative social stigma against sex work Continue reading
Does Canada Have a Systemically Racist Criminal Justice System?
Systemic racism appears to be a dangerous influence in Canada’s criminal justice system. According to data from the Correctional Service of Canada, Indigenous prisoners make up 30 per cent of Continue reading
Canada Bans Conversion Therapy!
Exciting news out of Ottawa where Parliament has just voted to ban “Conversion Therapy” across the country! This legislation amends the Criminal Code to criminalize: Forcing someone to undergo conversion therapy without their Continue reading
Fighting For Global Human Rights: Winter 2021
Defending human rights and ensuring that everyone is treated fairly regardless of who they are, what they look like, or what they believe is a fundamental value of the TRU Continue reading
The Ongoing Harms of Residential Schools
Perched on the side of the number 5 highway, just a few minutes’ drive from the Thompson Rivers University campus sits the Kamloops Indian Residential School. This school represents 1 Continue reading
Centering Race in Social Justice Movements
Racial injustice is deeply woven into the fabric of society including movements to build social justice for other marginalized communities. Black, brown, Asian, Indigenous, and other racialized communities are often Continue reading
Vaccine Hesitancy In Racialized Communities
Fear and distrust of the medical system is one of the main reasons why many people are hesitant to be vaccinated against diseases. While much of this vaccine hesitancy is Continue reading
Chinese Canadians Aren’t “New” – They Helped Found Our Province
Anti-Chinese racism is on the rise during the COVID pandemic, but this discrimination is unfortunately not a new phenomenon – it’s deeply rooted in our history and the very creation Continue reading