VIU Research Seminar

February 4 2026, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Michael MacKenzie, Political Studies Professor and Jarislowsky Chair, and Nikki Hearns, student and co-author 
Research topic: Trust and Distrust in Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Research theme: Equity, Diversity and Social Justice 
VIU is committed to respecting diversity and promoting respectful, informed discourse about reciprocity and reconciliation as identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action. Issues of equity, diversity and social justice have gained higher importance and urgency in recent years to ensure that access to social and economic resources is provided to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality or social class. 

Join us at 5 p.m. for pizza and networking before the session begins.

Date and Time:
February 4 2026, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Attendance: In-person
Location: Nanaimo campus
Building: 356
Room: 109
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