Gift provides tuition awards for oral history summer institute

Blaise Bastien was one of five Indigenous students who received tuition awards to the Oral History Summer Institute.

Five questions with Master of Nursing graduate Chloe Crosschild

Chloe Crosschild - Iitapii’tsaanskiaki (BN '14, MN '14), RN, is a talented Blackfoot nursing scholar. For her outstanding Master of Nursing thesis, she developed unique Indigenous research methods based on Blackfoot Ways of Knowing. Read more about her educational and research journey.

Tackling Racial Underrepresentation in Majority White Schools: Deema Abushaban (BSc/BEd ’21)

“I was the only person of colour with a level of authority in the school. When they [female Muslim students] told me they couldn’t speak to anyone else, I realized the detriments of underrepresentation are very, very great,” says Deema Abushaban (BSc/BEd ’21).

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Nicola Schatz

In this Undergraduate Research Profile, we highlight the work of Nicola Schatz, who is spending her summer vacation with the Metz Lab.

Faculty Friday | Dr. Paul Vasey

This month we’ve looked at gender and its intersecting concepts from a qualitative, historic and artistic perspective, but we can’t finish the month off without taking a look at the quantitative side. Dr. Paul Vasey is gathering data on sexual orientation from around the globe.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Loryn Plante

In this undergraduate research profile, we speak with Métis student Loryn Plante, who is spending their summer vacation doing research that is reconnecting them to their culture.

Our commitment to reconciliation

A statement by INISKIM/University of Lethbridge on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Education navigator, Leroy Wolf Collar (BA '16)

Leroy Wolf Collar (BA '16) is a member of Siksika Nation. His Siksika name is Sako Opakiiyi ‘Last to Break Camp.’ Leroy has 30 plus years of leadership expertise, which he gained as a former Chief, Councillor, manager and a consultant.

Kyle Cole (BA Co-op '19) Turns Co-op Into a Career

Kyle Cole (BA Co-op '19) graduated from uLethbridge with a Bachelor of Arts in economics, with six semesters of co-op experience. He now works as the Program Co-op Advisor for the Faculty of Arts & Science at uCalgary.

'Reconciliation and Land Use Planning' by Perry Stein (BA '09)

Alumnus Perry Stein (BA '09) shares his reflections on how to bring reconciliation into the planning profession.

Faculty Friday | Mia van Leeuwen, fine arts

In this week's Faculty Friday, we chatted with Mia van Leeuwen. She is a Fine Arts professor in the Drama department at the University of Lethbridge, who is currently collaborating with other colleagues around campus to explore death as a research topic. Intrigued? So were we!

Incorporating Blackfoot Values into Early Education: Kate Lawless (BA/BEd ’21)

Not being Indigenous, Kate Lawless (BA/BEd ’21) was concerned about appropriating and teaching aspects of a culture not her own. So she approached Faculty of Education instructor and Blackfoot Elder Don Shade for advice.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Jhanvi Mehta

In this undergraduate research profile, we speak with Gold Medal winner Jhanvi Mehta (BSc '21) about her project studying the effects of high-CBD cannabis on stroke recovery.

Student records assistant, Michelle Ellert

Michelle Ellert has worked at the U of L for just under seven years and as a student records assistant for over six years. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter exploring new roads and finding new places.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Kennedy Lewis

In this undergraduate research profile, we speak with recent graduate Kennedy Lewis (BSc '21) on her work studying the effect of CBD on rodent systems.

Finding the familiar: exploring Indigenous student support in business education

Providing a sense of belonging and inclusion for Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business.

Shining graduate - Antoine Gendron (BSc (Co-op) '21)

Through liberal education, Antoine grew into his role as a global citizen and developed trans-disciplinary approaches to critical thinking.

Haley Shade (BSc ‘21) kept her end goal in sight and received three offers to medical school

“Oki, nitankoowa Omahkamootstakii. My Blackfoot name is on Omah’kamootstakii which in English means ‘big victory.’ My English name is Haley.” Biological sciences graduate Haley Shade (BSc '21) will graduate this spring with four independent studies, three NSERC awards and her honours’ thesis.

Shining Graduate - Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21)

"I have so many memorable experiences from my time at the University of Lethbridge. Every performance I have done has been special, and being surrounded by a great music community made it all the better. These memories will be with me for years to come." ~ Sahara Adamitz (BMus '21)

Shining Graduate - Chloe Devoy (BSc '21)

"Having a liberal education has allowed me to learn more about myself. It encouraged me to explore opportunities outside of my primary field of study and fall in love with subjects that I hadn't originally considered." ~ Chloe Devoy (BSc '21)

Shining graduate - Austin Kelly (BMgt '16, BSc Co-op '21)

Austin Kelly (BMgt ’16, BSc Co-op ’21) graduates this spring with a Bachelor of Science majoring in computer science and three co-op work terms at Waterton Lakes National Park through Parks Canada.

Liam Devitt (BA ‘21) graduates this year with a legacy of queer activism and oral history experience

"Think about what you can do to improve the lives of those around you and seek transformative change." Liam Devitt (BA ‘21) (they/them) is graduating this year with honours, a major in history and a minor in women & gender studies (WGST).

Shining graduate - Brendon DeGroot (BSc Co-op '21)

Brendon DeGroot (BSc Co-op '21) will graduate with his Bachelor of Science majoring in biological sciences and psychology this spring. Brendon's most memorable experiences came from his co-op work terms.

Shining graduate - Nelson Eze (BSc '21)

Nelson Eze (BSc '21) graduates this spring with his Bachelor of Science majoring in Geography. His co-op experience working as a field research technician for Ag-Quest gave Nelson insight into applying scientific principles to practical world issues.

Shining graduate - Kristine Villaluna (BSc Co-op '21)

Kristine Vallaluna (BSc Co-op '21) will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in applied statistics, with a concentration in economics and a minor in computer science this spring. She will begin her next chapter at the U of T for the Master of Science graduate program starting this fall.