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New micro-course offers ‘Indigenous Studies 101’ for learners worldwide

Indigenous Peoples and Canada is a shorter, more accessible version of one of the most popular online courses in the country.

September 29, 2023
By Bev Betkowski

Society and Culture

Video: Learning on Sacred Land

Summer courses at the new kihcihkaw askî space in Edmonton give teachers a chance to experience foundational Indigenous knowledge they can bring into their classrooms.

September 29, 2023
By Geoff McMaster

Luwana Listener (right) and Sue Ross gathered strategies for aging well from Indigenous women in Maskwacîs through sharing circles. “Every single one of them has their own expertise and gifts to share with the community,” says Listener. (Photo: Supplied)

Research, Health And Wellness

‘Fire keepers’: Women elders share advice for healthy aging

Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance is essential to wellness for Indigenous women, say Maskwacîs participants in sharing circle research.

September 28, 2023
By Gillian Rutherford

“The Sweetgrass Bear,” a granite sculpture by Cree artist Stewart Steinhauer, was installed on the U of A's North Campus quad in 2016 as a marker of Treaty 6 territory and a symbol of the university's efforts toward respectful, meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. (Photo: Richard Siemens)

Science and Technology, Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

U of A releases report outlining progress on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Community report and dashboard sets a benchmark for ongoing efforts in responding to Calls to Action for post-secondary institutions.

September 26, 2023
By Geoff McMaster

Michael Houghton Awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize

Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C (HCV) virus.

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Science and Technology, Research

U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global

Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.

08 October 2020 By Gillian Rutherford

Research, Science and Technology

COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner

A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.

08 October 2020 By Michael Brown