Thompson Rivers University and Williams Lake First Nation have signed an agreement to strengthen their ties. The partnership commits the two parties to collaboration on programming for the St?éxelcemc people; incorporation of St?éxelcemc ways of knowing, values, and philosophy into programming; and future discussions of otherinitiatives. The partnership is expected to lead to new academic programming, language revitalization, and student services opportunities. TRU President Brett Fairbairn presented Williams Lake First Nation Kukpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars with a wolf carving by Spirit Carver Dean to recognize the agreement. “This signifies an especially close and lasting relationship,” said Fairbairn.
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