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Panel discussion on B.C.’s DRIPA reveals the long journey from UNDRIP to Bill 41
A panel discussion at UVic’s First Peoples House on Jan. 16 brought together Indigenous speakers to discuss B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The conversation emphasized…
New Public Interest Research Group conditionally accepted by UVSS
It’s been a long road to the formation of a new public interest research group (PIRG) at UVic, and it’s not over yet. Here’s a brief breakdown of the situation…
Three UVic students share how recent conflict with Iran touches close to home
Over the course of a few days, the world’s attention has turned to two countries in the Middle East — Iran and Iraq. While many students in Canada can look…
“Preparing ourselves to stand strong”: How the Jan. 21 Ministry sit-in began
Young Indigenous activists began occupying the downtown Victoria offices of the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en peoples against the Coastal GasLink pipeline on…
Indigenous youth-led overnight occupation of B.C. Ministry offices ends in 12 arrests
An Indigenous youth-led Wet’suwet’en solidarity action occupied the offices of the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources for over 18 hours, from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday into the early hours…
Tweetcap | Jan. 10 UVic Senate meeting
The Jan. 10 Senate meeting heard reports on Canada Research Chairs and the Victoria Forum. However, administrators could not guarantee a Board of Governors vote on Divestment this month.
Protesters shut down morning BC Ferries sailings in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
Just before 6:00 a.m. on Jan. 20, protesters blockaded the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay with banners, chants, and kayaks. Several sailings through Swartz Bay were significantly delayed or…
UVic closed due to snow
The University of Victoria has announced it will be closed today due to snow. Tonight's scheduled event featuring Jordin Tootoo has been postponed.Our Digital Print Issue
