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³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ is on land that long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongstÌýIndigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. We acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous people whose footsteps have marked this territory on which peoples of the world now gather.Ìý



Resources and support for Indigenous students:

If you're applying to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ as an Indigenous student

Get connected and find resources and financial opportunities tailored to Indigenous applicants.

Opportunities for Indigenous undergraduate student funding

Indigenous students can apply to the Okòn:ra Undergraduate Award (by August 1, October 1, or February 1). Browse the link, discover the funding you are automatically eligible for.

Visit First Peoples’ House

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's FPH provides a sense of community and a voice to Indigenous students, offering Indigenous student orientation, priority residence, cultural events, a gathering space and more.

Discover Indigenous initiatives

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is the central hub for Indigenous strategies and initiatives at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. Find events, groups, resources, tools and support for Indigenous students.

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's commitment

³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Education lists 52 calls to action that are essential to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s own project of Indigenous recognition and reconciliation.

Discover Indigenous student life at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

Hear it from our students, see what they're up to, learn more from them about studying and living on campus, from an Indigenous student perspective.

Hear it from peers, on the podcast

Indigenous ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ students and industry professionals share their insights on the Soup & Bannock Podcast series. Hear it from their perspective, learn more about their experiences.

Join Indigenous student groups

Indigenous students on campus work to foster Indigenous community growth, unite Indigenous students and allies, and develop relationships with other communities.

Meet Indigenous faculty & staff

Indigenous faculty and staff at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ bring with them diverse experiences, skills, and expertise to their respective fields and units. Meet them on campus!

Meet Marlowe

Marlowe Dubois is Cree First Nation born and raised in Saskatchewan, as a band member of Ochapowace First Nation. Marlowe’s background in provincial and Indigenous education systems offers insight into what students require to succeed and how to navigate university life.

Celebrate Indigenous cultures at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

This year's series marks the 12th annual Indigenous Awareness Weeks at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. It will take place fromÌýMonday, September 18th to Saturday, September 30th.ÌýAll are welcome to attend the events, which are free.

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Take part in Indigenous excellence on campus:

Learning law from the land, on the land

Summer field-study course offers unique opportunity to explore Anishinaabe law.

Mellon ISCEI Artist in Residence

Indigenous artists in residence continue their work, share their expertise, and interact with the campus community.

Preserving culture through art

Introducing Owisokon Lahache, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's Indigenous Knowledge Holder

Indigenous Art on public display at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Visual Arts Collection is actively working to increase the diversity and visibility of Indigenous art – modern and contemporary – across all campuses.

Hear it from Indigenous athletes at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

Students at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ share their experiences about being Indigenous student-athletes on campus, and role models in the community.


Volunteering opportunities for Indigenous ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ students:

ÌýExplore ways to give back to the community:

Become a PYP Indigenous Mentor Ìý Ìý Become a Homework Zone Mentor Ìý

Ìý Become a PYP-U or IMPRESS Mentor

There’s something for everyone at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ

Find other types of support and connect with your community on campus.


³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ is on land that long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst
Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. We acknowledge
and thank the diverse Indigenous people whose footsteps have marked this territory on which
peoples of the world now gather.
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