Student Resources
Below are resources for students including cyber safety, study tips, and academic resources.
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ICA BIPOC Anti-Racism Resources
The Inter-Culture Association of Victoria (ICA) has compiled a media list to educate individuals about the experiences, accomplishments, and history of the BIPOC community. These lists include movies, books, articles and videos, among other items. They are free to...
Conversation Partners Program for UVIC Students
The Conversation Partners Program provides students who have English as an additional language, with opportunities to practice, build confidence, and improve their conversational English skills all while building global relationships. One or two students, who have...
Self-care Guide by Uvic Peer Support Centre
The UVSS Peer Support Centre has put together a self-care guide with resources specifically for UVic students. It is set up like a quiz, and has tailored suggestions for how to regulate your physical and mental wellness. Contact: pscoperations@uvss.ca Website:...
UVIC Multifaith Centre
The Uvic Multifaith Centre offers a number of free programs to help the Uvic Community de-stress and remain mentally and spiritually well. Weekly events include yoga, pet cafes (a chance to de-stress with therapy dogs), heart to heart talks, laughter meditations, and...
Inclusive Recreation at UVIC
Uvic's Advocacy for Inclusive Recreation (AIR) group offers free recreational activities to UVic students who identify with one or more of the following groups: people with disabilities, BIPOC, Indigenous, LGBT2SIA, and women, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and/or...
Indigenous Language Resources
The Woodland Cultural Centre has provided a collection of resources to support people in learning a variety of indigenous languages. These resources are free; most are available to the public whereas others require sign-in membership access....
National Truth and Reconciliation Day Lesson Plans for Teachers
The Alberta Teachers' Association has compiled a resource detailing many potential lesson plans, and activities that can be used to teach students about indigenous history, orange shirt day, and reconciliation in Canada. These resources and lesson plans are free and...
Truth and Reconciliation Education resources
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a section of free educational resources for K-12 and adult learners. Website: https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/education-resources/
Remembering the Children educational package
Remembering the Children is the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's publication for students. This publication teaches readers about the history of Residential Schools, and celebrates the resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples' cultures. There...