Deacon Rennie Nahanee, who was First Nations Ministry Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Vancouver until he retired last May, is realizing a long-time dream. He told me: The Order of Mass enculturated in the Skomish Snichm (Squamish language) is set…
“[We] tell our own stories of the significant places . . . so that we have not just a Trinity Western history, but also the Indigenous history of the land where we’re located.” – Patricia Victor, University Siya:m Patricia Victor,…
Maybe I missed the outcry, but it seems that the response of faith groups to new Covid-related restrictions has been quite muted – possibly reflecting a combination of resignation (given high numbers of new cases) and hope (that vaccinations will…
A Trinity Western University professor has been named director of the North American branch of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF); the new branch will be based in Vancouver. A recent release from the IIRF tells the story: The…
Many people are feeling isolated during the pandemic; imagine what it must be like for refugee claimant families who arrived during this time of imposed separation. Journey Home Community is offering a ‘discovery meeting’ February 25 to help people help…
Sonya Grypma is president of the Canadian Association for Schools of Nursing (CASN). She is also Vice Provost, Leadership & Graduate Studies and Dean of GLOBAL at Trinity Western University – and responsible for overseeing the university’s response to the…
Two years ago the Supreme Court of Canada put an end to Trinity Western University’s plans to develop a law school. The ruling was a sobering demonstration of the fact that our legal and political leaders have turned their backs…
There are several signs of growth at Trinity Western University (TWU) this spring – reflected by a surge in growth and a new site in Richmond, a major new building on the Langley campus and an ongoing focus on the…
A recent article by Gordon McIntyre in The Province and Vancouver Sun featured a significant example of environmental protection involving our local Christian university. Following is an excerpt: Langley philanthropist Ann Blaauw’s donation of more than $5 million meant that…
Pacific Theatre keeps busy, even when it’s not actually on stage. The Stone’s Throw Theatre Festival will take place in four parts for the rest of the month and into early July. Here’s a description of how it will work:…