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Dr Deb Saucier

@DocSaucier

President, Vancouver Island University, Neuroscientist and Mom (not always in that order)

Joined November 2008
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The Tyee@TheTyee5 Aug 2022
“I could have been Tina Fontaine. I could have ended up dead in a river like that. It’s a responsibility for me to elevate these stories.” Brandi Morin’s new memoir is out and @michellecyca spoke with the journalist about her all-too-common story. thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/08/0…
‘There’s Healing in Sharing’ | The Tyee

‘There’s Healing in Sharing’ | The Tyee

Moving and complex, Brandi Morin’s ‘Our Voice of Fire’ is a vital account of Indigenous life.

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Shared releases in multiple languages.
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@iaeaorg4 Mar 2022
IAEA Director General @RafaelMGrossi says ready to travel to #Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant to secure parties’ commitment to safety and security of #Ukraine’s NPPs; says “high time” to stop conflict from putting nuclear facilities at risk. bit.ly/3tprgvA
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VIU News@viunews5 Feb 2022
In VIU President Dr. Deborah Saucier's February blog, she talks about Lunar New Year and Black History Month. Read it on her blog: bit.ly/331VLi6 #LunarNewYear #BlackHistoryMonth @DocSaucier
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Leah GW@GWLeah4 Feb 2022
If you know an Indigenous communications professional who is looking for a rewarding and challenging job in Victoria, please let them know about the IACE Communications Officer position - Deadline is February 17th. uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr…
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How a course on the science of learning evolved into the importance of mental health in academic skills development: universityaffairs.ca/opinion… #cdnpse
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The university will lower the MacEwan banner and the Metis Nation and Treaty 6 flags in honour of Roxanne Tootoosis, MacEwan's first Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. A celebration of Roxanne’s life will be held on campus on August 31 at 6 p.m. buff.ly/3yzDjXz
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APTN News
@APTNNews6 Jul 2021
Simon thanks Trudeau for the `historic opportunity'' and she is ``honoured, humbled and ready to be Canada's first Indigenous governor general.'' aptnnews.ca?p=177713
Mary Simon named as first Indigneous governor general

Mary Simon named as first Indigneous governor general

Mary Simon, the former president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, ambassador to Denmark and head of the ICC has been named governor general.

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Globe Opinion@GlobeDebate6 Jul 2021
Mary Simon’s historic appointment as Canada’s next governor-general is worth celebrating bit.ly/2TH6k5p
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Hey, we recognize this waterfront! That's #Nanaimo and two very talented young people!
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@PaulCowland_3 Jul 2021
Well, this is utterly brilliant. Well done, lads!
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"Our teacher, colleague and friend, Haunani Kay Trask passed away this morning. Professor Trask was a fearless advocate for the Kānaka Maoli and was responsible for inspiring thousands of brilliant and talented Hawaiians to come to the University of Hawaiʻi." Pt 1/3
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Carey Price leads his team to the Stanley Cup final. How does he celebrate? By saying how proud he is that his mom was re-elected chief of her FN, while dropping some of his traditional language. #GoHabsGo #Habs
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william yoachim@wyoachim24 Jun 2021
UBCIC - UBCIC Remembers and Honours Hereditary Chief Ron George... | Facebook- RIP facebook.com/UBCIC/posts/442…
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VIU@VIUniversity24 Jun 2021
We are getting ready for #VIUGrad2021! 👩‍🎓Here’s ⁦@DocSaucier⁩ and Macebearer Tina McComb. Join us at 2 pm 🥳
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Loving watching the support for @VIUniversity’s new chancellor, Judith Sayers. The feed is live now; I’m sending congratulations from the legislature today, & so glad to see all our friends standing up for @kekinusuqs. @aylelum @RogersShelagh @wyoachim @LGJanetAustin @VIUSU – at Victoria, British Columbia
VIU News (@viunews) profile pictureVIU News@viunews17 Jun 2021
Join us for the Installation of VIU’s third Chancellor – Kekinusuqs, Dr. Judith Sayers on Thursday, June 17, 2021, starting at 11 am. For more information on Chancellor Sayers, details about the event and how to watch the livestream, visit: bit.ly/3vlC6Sf
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Ay Lelum@aylelum18 Jun 2021
Such an honor to robe @kekinusuqs, Dr. Judith Sayers as Chancellor of @viuniversity, and to have her Installed on our family property on Snuneymuxw First Nation 🙌🙌 @DocSaucier #viu #viuinstallation #snuneymuxw #nuuchahnulth #universityregalia #robing #honored #coastsalish
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‘Words of Wisdom’ session features past IWIL award recipients: Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Roberta Jamieson, Nicole Bourque-Bouchier and Dr. Deborah Saucier. #ccabconnects @Puglaas @RobertaIndspire @BouchierGroup @DocSaucier
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Billy Bragg@billybragg22 May 2021
Thought for the Day
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Hey #PortAlberni! Aaron Colyn of the much-loved @TwinCityBrewing is all registered for his vaccination through @VanIslandHealth. Are you? Register here: gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated or call: 1-833-838-2323  #VaxChamp
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CSSHE | SCÉES@csshescees14 May 2021
#CSSHE2021 Flagship Event Highlight | MAY 31 10:45-12:00 MST: Enabling Indigenous Scholarship in Canadian Higher Education. Featuring speakers @DocSaucier, @Frank_Deer, @FGlanfield & Tosh Southwick
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The Government of Canada invests $5.9 Million in Let’s Talk Science to support climate education and action for Canadian children, enabling a partnership with the @RSCTheAcademies to mobilize expertise for a better future. youtu.be/yB4BQV-OiVE → bit.ly/3dMX4CF
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