TRU remembers Kye7e Cecilia Dick DeRose
Kye7e Cecilia Dick DeRose was a respected Secwépemc knowledge keeper, educator and champion of language revitalization.
Close-knit campus community
Our small and friendly campus is located within the city of Williams Lake, British Columbia, named in honour of Secwépemc Chief William. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet and affordable lifestyle, access to all the amenities of a larger centre and four seasons of incredible outdoor adventures right in your own backyard.
The Williams Lake Advantage
Enjoy the lower cost of living in Williams Lake
Learn from experienced, supportive faculty
Connect easily with faculty on our friendly campus
Thrive in small class sizes
Small campus, big connection
We offer small class sizes, personal attention and practical learning experiences in every program.
Many of our students come from the region and are Secwépemc, Carrier, Tŝilhqot’in, St’át’imc, Okanagan, Nuxalk or Nlaka’pamux. We also welcome Métis, Inuit and Indigenous students from across the country as part of our vibrant and inclusive learning community.
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Reimagining post-secondary education in the Williams Lake region
Thompson Rivers University commits to collaborative planning to shape future program delivery.
Alumni Q&A: Why I support TRU Day of Giving
Ahead of TRU Day of Giving on Feb. 26, we asked alum Bronwen Pakka why supporting students matters to her.
