updates and news.
Honouring Sisters in Spirit: Walking for Justice and Remembrance
On October 2, VIU will hold a Sisters in Spirit Walk to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. The walk begins and ends at Kwulasulwut Garden, moving in a circle of reflection through 14 red dresses — each paired with a story and a Call for Justice from the National Inquiry. This post explores why Sisters in Spirit matters, the meaning behind the dresses, and how education, remembrance, and commitment come together in this act of solidarity.
VIU Students Join Province-Wide Call to Action: “Cuts Suck. Fix Education.”
Students at Vancouver Island University are standing up against program cuts, reduced services, and rising fees by joining their peers across BC through the BC Federation of Students’ province-wide Cuts Suck. Fix Education. campaign.
VIUSU Presents to BC Select Standing Committee on Finance: Funding, Fairness, and the Future of Students
VIUSU Presents to BC Select Standing Committee on Finance: Funding, Fairness, and the Future of Students
VIU Board & Senate Updates: Budget Cuts, Program Cancellations, Library Access & A New President
Program Cuts Passed—But Not Without Pushback
VIU’s Senate has approved the cancellation of several academic programs, while others were sent back for review after students and faculty raised concerns about misinformation. This recap covers what happened, what it means for students, and how student advocacy is shaping the conversation moving forward.
VIU Senate Backs Students in Push to Restore 24/7 Library Access
After nearly a year of organizing, the We Matter Here campaign just secured a major win — but the fight isn’t over yet.