Virginia Robertson is partnering with Shawnigan Lake School to teach Hul’qumi’num classes to secondary students. Recognizing that the student body is primarily settler and international students, the curriculum design will create space and time for students to learn Canadian colonial history, to engage with active Hul’q’umi’num’ language speakers, create their own theatrical vignettes based on […]

This project will support the development of mobile sensor technology and data processing techniques that can be used to identify, characterize, and map contaminant sources that impact air quality in British Columbia. Volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOC/SVOCs) are present in the atmosphere as a result of human activities and natural sources. These compounds are […]

The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce (PDCC) serves as a central hub for local businesses, fostering economic growth, business networking, and community engagement. As the business landscape evolves, PDCC aims to enhance its event programming, marketing strategy, and member engagement while ensuring its initiatives are data-driven and impactful. To support this vision, PDCC is […]

This four-month research project is a collaboration between Takla Nation, Vancouver Island University, the Salish Sea Entheogenic Society. The project’s goal is to evaluate the role of intergenerational trauma healing in addiction recovery within the Takla Nation by exploring an Indigenous-focused, entheogen-assisted recovery program with support from the Nation’s Addiction Resource Committee (ARC). The Multi-Eyed […]

The Link Between Worlds is a project that focuses on bringing creative expression to peoples and communities that typically are not given a voice. The objective of The Link Between Worlds is to create sustainable and repeatable film creation opportunities for Indigenous people to grow and learn skills in the film industry, creating an outlet […]

The Moose Hide Campaign is a nationwide grassroots movement in Canada dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Founded in 2011 by Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven, the campaign originated from a hunting trip where they harvested a moose and decided to use its hide as a symbol of their commitment to ending […]

The Global Emerging Leadership Program (GELP) is addressing a crucial gap in providing early leadership, career planning, and educational guidance to high school students (Grades 10-12). The problem GELP aims to solve is the lack of structured, accessible programs that support students in making well-informed decisions about their future education, career paths, and scholarship opportunities. […]

Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP) focuses on developing leadership and practical skills for students and young professionals through educational initiatives and opportunities abroad (Bisht, 2023). They host workshops, conferences, and provide mentorship and guidance, allowing participants to earn micro-credentials and expand their professional network. GELP also has campus chapters that promote leadership and skill development, […]

The “Engineering Design of Aquaponics System Towards Food Security and Food Sovereignty in Bella Bella, BC” Mitacs Internship project is an important component of the ongoing larger project: “Cultivating Resilience: Aquaponics for Food Security and Wellness.” This project is funded by the New Relationships Trust not-for-profit corporation through their food security and sovereignty funding program. […]

Post-pandemic, two of the most significant issues facing Canada’s tourism industry are the lack of skilled workers and the shuttering of tourism businesses, which reduced the availability of products and experiences. These problems are often more pronounced in rural and remote destinations like the Yukon Territory, where only one location (Whitehorse) is considered urban and […]

HII is at an inflection point in their growth. Upon raising sufficient capital, the organization would like to expand their market share in new and existing markets. The company requires a well thought out go to market plan to set the path forward in their sales growth. This plan will include in-depth market and business […]

This research aims to enhance the 3-Prong Approach to Psychedelic-assisted Therapy (PAT) Learning System hosted between Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) and Roots to Thrive (RTT) PAT service delivery. The program consists of four parallel research programs, each led by one of the interns, that will benefit the partner organization to: 1) Design a quality system […]