VIU Tiwsemawtx

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Our team had so much fun, our quiz show was a big hit (so were those giant chocolate coin prizes!) and it was great to see so much community interest in our fall programs and courses.

We're back with our famous (infamous?) quiz show at Blackberry Fest!

Answer three questions from the categories of Everything Sunshine Coast, Arts and Entertainment, Sports or General Knowledge or pick a wild ball for a surprise and win win win!

Learn about our programs and courses, meet members of our team and join in on the fun.

Our booth is located in front of Fleming & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors who once again were so generous in providing us power. Thank you!

Festivities begin at 6 pm on Marine.

Sew the seeds of knowledge! There's still time to register for these Micro-credentials. Thank you Young Agrarians for helping to spread the word to all the budding farmers out there.

📣 Vancouver Island University has opened registration for an agriculture micro-credential program that offers a comprehensive introduction to the science, principles and practices that support sustainable, regenerative and agro-ecological farming systems.

The program includes four micro-credentials:
🌾 Sustainable Soils Management: Surviving to Thriving
🌾 Agroecology: Perspectives, Principles and Practices
🌾 Livestock Husbandry Fundamentals
🌾 Seed Security: Organic Vegetable Seed Production

All four of these courses can be taken remotely (field days are optional).

Learn more here 👉 https://cowichan.viu.ca/professional-development-and-training/farming-fundamentals

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JOB OPPORTUNITY!

Come join our team at VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ and make a meaningful impact with Indigenous students and our campus community. This position plays a key role in supporting Indigenous students throughout their educational journey and contributes to programming and initiatives that promote student success, belonging, and well-being.

This is a regular part-time CUPE position of 10 hours per week.

Job start date: as soon as possible
Application closing date: August 19, 2026
For more details and to apply https://careers.viu.ca/vacancy/coordinator-indigenous-student-access-603859.html

Are you a farmer, market gardener, agricultural worker or simply passionate about sustainable food systems? These flexible courses are designed to help you build practical, in-demand skills.

The program includes four micro-credentials:
- Sustainable Soils Management: Surviving to Thriving
- Agroecology: Perspectives, Principles and Practices
- Livestock Husbandry Fundamentals
- Seed Security: Organic Vegetable Seed Production

All four of these courses can be taken remotely (field days are optional however they are a lot of fun and we highly recommend you take advantage of the opportunity to attend!).

Learn more and register https://cowichan.viu.ca/professional-development-and-training/farming-fundamentals

This is a reprint of the terrific story that qathet Living published on our Carpentry program.

Are you interested in upskilling through a free short training program focused on hazardous materials awareness, operational health and safety in deconstruction, and opportunities in salvage and reuse markets within emerging circular economy sectors?

Trainees will receive industry certifications!

Learn more about this upcoming course. Email [email protected]

JOB POSTING!

Campus Services Clerk.

Join our team on campus as a first point of contact for students and members of the public. This is a temporary part-time position beginning on August 24 until August 23, 2027 with a possibility for extension.

Application closing date: August 5. APPLY NOW!

https://careers.viu.ca/vacancy/campus-services-clerk-603850.html

For those of you who were unable to attend our special event, Legal and Historical Perspectives on Aboriginal Title and Private Property Rights in British Columbia, here is the video from the event.

Huge thanks to our special guest speakers Kelly Lindsay and Prof. Keith Thor Carlson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USTAsPxlY2Y

VIU - Aboriginal Title and Property Rights in BC An informative discussion of the legal and historical contexts of A...

In late Spring 2027 we will once again be delivering Indigenous Studies 300 - Land as Life. This is a truly transformative course for all who take it and we expect it to fill up fast once registrations open.

In order to enroll in INDG 300 you must have completed the pre-requisites INDG 103 (Fall 2026) and INDG 104 (early Spring 2027).

INDG 103 and 104 Registration: https://tc.viu.ca/first-year-university-studies

To be notified when enrolment opens for Indigenous Studies 300, please email [email protected]

About Indigenous Studies 300 - Land as Life:

Join your hosts, the Tla'amin people, and immerse yourself in an intensive one-week course. Gain an appreciation for Indigenous perspectives on the cultural significance of the land, experience learning off-campus (accommodations provided on Tla-amin territory for the duration of the course) and earn 3 university credits.