Capilano University

10/03/2026

CapU alum are taking the spotlight at VIFF.

Scarlett Sparrow-Felix—Scarlett’s short film Take Care, will have its world premiere at VIFF. The film follows Hope as she navigates grief and family tensions surrounding her grandmother’s burial. Scarlett will also take part in a Q&A following the screening.

Sophy Romvari—The filmmaker is VIFF’s Leading Lights Guest Programmer, presenting four films that have influenced her work. Her debut feature, Blue Heron, premiered at Locarno in 2025, where it won the Swatch First Feature Award, before its North American premiere at TIFF, where it received the Best Canadian Discovery Award.

VIFF runs Oct. 1–11. Explore the festival lineup and check out the work of CapU alum:

Enjoy great movies at the luxurious VIFF Centre, voted one of the best cinemas in Vancouver and home to the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival.

10/01/2026

Join us for an evening of reading, conversation and craft. CapU welcomes Canadian poet, translator and fiction writer Lisa Robertson as our first Open Text Visiting Writer of the year.

Join us for a reading and craft talk:
Wednesday, October 7
6–7:30 p.m.
CapU North Vancouver campus: Library Building, room LB217

Currently based in France, Robertson is the author of numerous works of poetry and prose, including The Weather, Magenta Soul Whip, Cinema of the Present, The Baudelaire Fractal and her latest book, Riverwork.

09/29/2026

Truth & Reconciliation Week at CapU brought our community together for a week of learning, reflection and connection.

We heard from Indigenous artists, performers, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, including Brandon Peters, Qyiyek Thunder, Darrel Bob and Theresa Fenton-Bob, Alroy Baker, Gabe George Sr. and Dances with Wolf Gang. We also celebrated Indigenous fashion with designers Sierra William, Jaden and Diera Gutowski, and welcomed Elder Larry Grant, who shared stories behind his book Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong.

As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we continue to learn and reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation.

09/23/2026

As we mark Truth & Reconciliation Week and look ahead to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, President Jason Dewling reflects on what reconciliACTION means at CapU.

Reconciliation is an ongoing responsibility grounded in relationships, learning and action.

At CapU, this work includes strengthening relationships with our Nation partners, supporting Indigenous student success and advancing Indigenization and decolonization across the university.

Read President Dewling’s full message: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-10153322-en.php

09/23/2026

Truth & Reconciliation Week at CapU opened today with Indigenous recording artist and motivational speaker Brandon Peters.

Brandon shared his journey of reconnecting with Indigenous culture, community and tradition through storytelling, lived experience and music, exploring themes of identity, resilience, healing and hope.

See the upcoming Truth & Reconciliation Week events at CapU: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/events/items/truth-and-reconciliation-week.php

09/23/2026

A significant gift from the Isabel Bader Charitable Trust is expanding initiatives at CapU that support Indigenous students from recruitment and transition to university through graduation and beyond.

The gift will strengthen culturally grounded supports for Indigenous learners, including student success and cultural workshops, community events, the medicine and food garden, an emergency fund and CapU’s first reconciliation research project.

Read the full story: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-10149513-en.php

09/22/2026

Truth and Reconciliation Week at CapU begins tomorrow.

From Sept. 23–29, join us for opportunities to reflect, learn and connect through Indigenous storytelling, music, art, fashion, cultural performances and conversation.

Together, we can make space for learning and continue the work of truth and reconciliation.

Explore the full schedule and find an event to attend: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/events/items/truth-and-reconciliation-week.php

09/15/2026

Take on the Grouse Grind with CapU!

Join President Jason Dewling and members of the CapU community for a climb this Saturday, September 19.

Meet at the Grouse Grind entrance at 10:30 a.m. and wear your CapU or Blues gear. Don’t want to climb this time? Join us at the top for the group picture at 12:30 p.m. and enjoy the mountaintop.

09/14/2026

Mountain Fest kicked off a new academic term at CapU Squamish!

From lawn games and activities to making new connections, students came together to celebrate the start of the academic year and experience the growing CapU Squamish community.