John R. Sylliboy, BA, MEd, and PhD student, made history at MSVU as the first student to defend his graduate thesis in Mi’kmaq and English, graduating with a Master of Education in Educational Foundations in…
Truth and Reconciliation
Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated the opening of a new EDIA Hub on campus on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. It was an initiative developed by MSVU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joël Dickinson and EDIA…
In Nova Scotia, the third Monday in February is a holiday called Heritage Day. Each year, the day honours a remarkable person, place or event that has contributed to the province’s unique heritage. This year…
Sister Dorothy Moore, CM, ONS, BA, BEd, MEd, DHumL, is an esteemed Mi’kmaw Elder, advocate, and educator, and member of the Congregation of St. Martha, who has worked for decades to support and empower Indigenous…
This year has been an action-packed one for MSVU. From new people and programs, to celebrations of our stand-out students, faculty, staff, and MUCH more, here’s our 10 most popular news stories of 2022 (based…
Enterprise Holdings has established an award for Indigenous students in their final year of study in either Mount Saint Vincent University’s Bachelor of Business Administration or Tourism and Hospitality Management programs. The Enterprise Holdings Indigenous…
Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS – Mount Saint Vincent University and the University of King’s College are pleased to welcome Emily Pictou-Roberts as the first Resident Nsukwi’ (Auntie in Residence) serving both universities. Emily is from the Mi’kmaw…
It is with sadness that we write to share the news of the passing of Elder Jane Abram. Jane (Young) Abram, BEd, DHumL, from Millbrook First Nation, was the second youngest of 11 children born…
On the occasion of Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day, MSVU shares this message from Cassandra Bruhm, Interim Indigenous Student Liaison: There are many important dates approaching on the calendar in the next couple of…
To MSVU students, faculty and staff, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Established as a statutory holiday in 2021 in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call-to-Action #80, “The…