June is National Indigenous History Month, and today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day to recognize and celebrate the communities of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island, each with their own distinct heritage, ancestry, language, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. We celebrate these communities and their rich, diverse cultures […]
Celebrating Pride Month It’s the time of the year to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reflect on the past and present struggles. While progress has been made, recent years have seen a rise in anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and legislation across Canada, the United States, and around the world. Trans people, especially trans youth and […]
Dear UVic Community, On May 8th, the UVic Senate will be voting on changes to the Academic Integrity Policy in response to generative AI. We understand the hard work and time UVic has put into these changes and know about the need to uphold academic integrity. However, the presented policy poses increased risk for students […]
Dear UVSS Members, In a recent UVSS Board Meeting, a member of the Board tried to pre-emptively bar a student from speaking during question period. This student attended the board meeting to inquire about proper conduct when interacting with students, specifically in relation to a concerning and hostile interaction with a member of the Board. […]
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day of commemoration, resistance, and collective action rooted in feminist labour strikes and socialist feminist organizing. First observed in 1911, this day is a reminder that gender equity has always been fought for—never freely given. Today, IWD continues calling us to action. This day asks us to remember the […]
February is Black History Month. During this time, we recognize, acknowledge, respect, and educate ourselves about the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians. We also take this time to reflect on the injustices carried out against Black Canadians, singularly as a result of their race. Announced by the government of Canada, this year’s theme is […]
On November 29th, the UVSS was made aware of an event that Frances Widdowson and Dallas Brodie have publicly stated that they will hold in front of the McPherson Library during the week of December 1, 2025. The UVSS does not have jurisdiction over this event and has no procedural authority to approve or cancel […]
On September 30, we observe and pay our respects for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a solemn day for many Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and community members, but also for the country as a whole. As we continue to learn and reconcile with our shared history, we acknowledge the grief, immense […]
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, as established in 1996 by the Governor General of Canada, as a time to commemorate and celebrate the long-standing traditions, cultures, and history of the various Indigenous nations that continue to live across the country. As we strive to do each day, we take redoubled effort to recall […]
This June, we take the time to recognize and discuss the various movements, struggles, and triumphs which comprise the ongoing efforts of Pride, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community at large. This reflection ought to be not merely a consideration of where we stand now, of what is worthy of celebration or condemnation, but also a […]