September 29 2026, 10 am - 1:30 pm
Join VIU, the Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement and the VIU Students’ Union to honour the Survivors of residential schools – and those who never made it home.
Schedule:
- 10 am: Gather in the Malaspina Theatre for drumming, a film screening and discussion panel.
- 12:15 pm: Lunch at Shq’apthut (soup, bannock and orange heart cookies)
Content warning: This event covers difficult topics related to residential schools that some attendees may find distressing. Support will be available.
Date and Time:
September 29 2026, 10 am - 1:30 pm
Attendance:
In-person
Location:
Nanaimo campus
Building:
Malaspina Theatre
Organizer:
Troy Barnes / Heather Burke
Contact:
Indigenous@viu.ca