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As we mark the second year for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we commemorate the children whose lives were lost and honour the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. /1

THREAD: Today we celebrate sexual and gender diversity on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. /1

The 11th annual Moose Hide Campaign Day is underway. Tune in online or visit the Lhuhuhwhezdel: The Gathering Place (5-123) between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to view the livestream together in community. #ThisIsUNBC

The Moose Hide Campaign calls on all of us to take a stand against violence toward women and children. We are encouraged to take practical steps on a collective journey of reconciliation. More information about the online event is available at: cognitoforms.com/MooseHideCa…

Today we are wearing pink as we stand up against bullying as we Lift Each Other Up on Pink Shirt Day. Bullying can take many forms, including physical, verbal, social and cyber. By wearing pink, we are showing children that they are not alone and they can reach out for help.

THREAD: Today we take time to recognize the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We mourn the 14 women murdered at Polytechnique Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989 and all people killed as a result of gender-based violence. /1

Due to the rapidly changing weather conditions overnight, UNBC is cancelling classes at our Prince George campus this morning. Freezing rain has made the roads to campus dangerous and public safety officials are advising people to stay home if they are able to. /1

Bev Best, Manager of Aboriginal Student Engagement at UNBC, earned her MBA this month, her fourth UNBC degree. She hopes to inspire a generation or more of Indigenous students with her dedication to education. Read more: www2.unbc.ca/newsroom/unbc-s… #ThisIsUNBC #UNBCGrad2021

Need help registering for your fall courses? Join our student recruitment officers for a series of online webinars Wed-Fri where they'll guide you through the process & answer any questions you have prior to registration opening June 14. www2.unbc.ca/future-students… #ThisIsUNBC

Join Dr. Mark Dale, our Interim Provost & Vice-President Academic for a virtual Town Hall today, 1:30 pm PT for an update about UNBC's class schedule for the Fall Semester and the planning that has gone into it. Zoom info: www2.unbc.ca/events/60111/fa… #ThisIsUNBC

THREAD: The recent discovery of the remains of 215 First Nations children on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian residential school has been a horrific experience. In co-operation with the Indigenous community on campus, we are hosting a Healing Circle on June 2 at 4 p.m. /1

If you're wandering around northern B.C. forests this weekend, keep your eyes peeled for this rare fungus, otherwise known as witches cauldron, and contact UNBC prof Dr. @MD_Preston to document it. Read more @PGCitizen. princegeorgecitizen.com/loca… #CitizenScience #ThisIsUNBC

THREAD: Today we celebrate sexual and gender diversity on the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This year's theme is Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing. /1

3x @UNBCAlumni, @double_a_larsen is off to @UniofOxford! Aaron talks about how his UNBC education prepared him to begin his doctoral studies at Oxford and how a fourth-year history class inspired his research. Read the story: www2.unbc.ca/newsroom/unbc-s… #ThisIsUNBC #UNBCResearch

Thread: To celebrate Nisga'a Day, the Nisga'a flag is replacing the UNBC flag on campus on May 11 to symbolize our partnership with Canada, British Columbia and the @NLGNisgaaNation. 1/4