Experiential Opportunities
Indigenous Students
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.
Our Services for Aboriginal Students and Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement offer a range of programs, supports and services for students, employees and the wider community.
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VIU News
Paper Excellence and Vancouver Island University create Indigenous Success Fund
Paper Excellence has partnered with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to create the Paper Excellence Indigenous Success Fund.The new scholarship fund is...
VIU welcomes new Provost and Vice-President Academic
Dr. Michael Quinn takes on critical leadership role with Vancouver Island UniversityVancouver Island University (VIU) has appointed Dr. Michael (Mike) Quinn...
VIU Elder-in-Residence publishes new book
The book explores the history and meaning behind petroglyphs throughout the Nanaimo area.Vancouver Island University (VIU) Elder-in-Residence C-tasi:a -...
VIU Events
Activity Assistant Information Session
Are you a trained Health Care Assistant that enjoys engaging with seniors in meaningful activities? Come join us to learn more about our Activity Assistant...
First Book Canada free pop-up book event
Joy Gugeler, a VIU Publishing, Journalism and Media studies Professor, is representing VIU to partner with First Book Canada (FBC) to host a two-day...