Indigenous Awareness Week goes virtual in 2021

Students, staff and faculty recognize Indigenous Awareness Week from Feb 22 – 26 Various events took place virtually from Feb. 22-26 to honour Indigenous Awareness week. Most events took place over Vimeo, while others used different streaming platforms or were held in person with COVID-19 protocols in place. Elizabeth Spike, TRU Indigenous Cultural Coordinator, was the organizer of Indigenous Awareness Week. She was the host of each live stream on Vimeo and introduced and facilitated each of the events. Spike said that the week was a success regardless of taking place in a pandemic. The week kicked off with the opening ceremonies on Feb. 22 via Vimeo live stream. Following the opening ceremonies was a live stream regarding the Moose Hide Campaign, which is, “a movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence toward women and children,” according to the event description. There was also a drive-by event where students could pick up a care package containing a Be Kind pink t-shirt, a face mask, hand sanitizer and other items. The last event on Monday was The Spiritual Warriors, which was a group of Salish singers sharing their language through song. On Tuesday, Feb.…
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