What is Self-Care, Anyways?
The other day I opened Instagram on my phone and on a whim searched “selfcare.” I was surprised to see that 44.1 million posts had tagged #selfcare,...
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Holistic Energy Care Workshop
Personal energy levels and how to maintain them can be different for everyone. With the pandemic still in full swing, acknowledging when your energy...
The New Drug Testing Method That Could Save Lives
The opioid epidemic has worsened all across North America in recent years, mostly due to fentanyl-related deaths. Both medically prescribed and...
Juno-Award-Winning Lillian Allen to Deliver Reading and Lecture
As part of VIU's Global Citizens Week, Juno-award-winning poet Lillian Allen will be delivering this year's Gustafson lecture, as well as hosting a...
In Plain Sight
“You’re going through withdrawal, it’s from all the alcohol you people drink; you’ll have to wait for your booze.” An Indigenous woman recalls...
Mount Washington is Now Open
As 2020 draws to a close and the pandemic rages on, many are looking forward to their favourite snow sports as a means of escape from the shadow...
The 16 Days of Activism Campaign
VIU is participating in the 16 Days of Activism Campaign that aims to eliminate gender-based violence. The United Nations (UN) campaign to end...
Continuing the Conversation on Mental Health
In this "new normal," it's difficult to imagine a time when a desolate VIU Nanaimo campus was anything but standard. Conversely, a November reading...
VIU Mariners Suspend All Activities Due to COVID-19
VIU Mariners Athletics and Recreation has cancelled all activities until November 30, including intramurals, Outdoor Recreation, and weight room...