成人VR视频

成人VR视频.CA / Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Advancing Indigenous Knowledge and Education Initiative

Two elders from the back standing in front of 成人VR视频's Art building with the Hiawatha Flag raised

Tsi Non:we Onkwatonhnhets (Y-Intersection)

Photo: Owen Egan

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Overview听

The听Advancing Indigenous Knowledge and Education Initiative (AIKEI)听aims to celebrate and听facilitate听the respectful inclusion of Indigenous knowledge across 成人VR视频. The initiative engages members of the 成人VR视频 community in meaningful and sustained connections with Indigenous perspectives, values, and worldviews.听

Through two dedicated funding streams, the initiative supports:听

  • Indigenous visitors and events that听center听Indigenous voices and knowledges, and听

  • Indigenous students in accessing conferences, workshops, and learning opportunities that strengthen their academic and professional pathways.听

This initiative reflects 成人VR视频鈥檚 commitments to Truth and Reconciliation and to supporting Indigenous students, communities, and knowledge systems.听

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Streams听

Stream A: Visitor and Event

For 成人VR视频 faculty and staff

Stream A supports the costs of inviting Indigenous visitors (inclusive of Elders, academics, cultural knowledge holders, and artists) or hosting events that promote Indigenous voices and perspectives.

Visitor (up to $2,000)

For those interested in:

Event (up to $3,500)

For those interested in:

  • Inviting an Indigenous academic/artist to present their research/art

  • Inviting an Indigenous person to provide specific training to faculty, staff, or students in the department

  • Inviting an Indigenous community leader to share their perspective with faculty, staff, or students

  • Coordinating small or medium-sized events within their department, school, or institute that engage members of the 成人VR视频 community, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

  • Must meaningfully centre Indigenous voices, knowledge, and/or perspectives, with clear involvement of Indigenous individuals (e.g., Elders, knowledge keepers, scholars, artists, community leaders).

  • Should contribute to learning, dialogue, or capacity-building related to Indigenous histories, cultures, or contemporary issues.

  • These events can be organized at 成人VR视频 or in the community.

Application Deadline

Term

August 1

September-December (Fall)

*Applicant to be notified no later than August 31st
November 1

January-April (Winter)

*Applicant to be notified no later than December 18th

Eligible Expenses

  • Speaker or visitor honoraria

  • Travel and accommodations

  • Space booking fees

  • Parking for Indigenous invited guests

Ineligible Expenses

  • Catering

  • Purchase of equipment

  • Research鈥憆elated costs

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Stream A: How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the official application forms and templates developed by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

Please note:

  • Applicants may receive funding once per academic year

  • Applications will not be considered for expenses incurred prior to approval (with limited exceptions for Stream B conference application fees)

Steps

  1. Fill out the official funding proposal doucment provided by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.听听
    Stream A Funding Proposal
  2. Complete the MS Forms with the required information and attach the completed funding proposal before one of the deadlines.听

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Stream B: Indigenous Student Support

For Indigenous students enrolled full鈥憈ime at 成人VR视频

Stream B provides supporting the costs (up to $3000) of Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students wishing to participate in conferences, events, and workshops that enhance their learning and research, particularly in relation to Indigenous communities, perspectives, and issues.

Examples include:

  • Indigenous speaker series/panels

  • Indigenous Awareness Weeks (IAW) events

  • Indigenous Youth Conferences

  • Indigenous Education Conferences

  • Indigenous youth/student-focused Workshops & Summits

Application Deadline

Term

August 1

September-December (Fall)

*Applicant to be notified no later than August 31st
November 1

January鈥揂pril (Winter)

*Applicant to be notified no later than December 18th
April 1

May鈥揂ugust ( Spring/Summer)

*Applicant to be notified no later than April 30th

Eligible Expenses

  • Travel to and from event and accommodations

  • Conference or workshop registration fees

  • Required association or membership fees related to registration

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Ineligible Expenses

  • Purchase of equipment

  • Food or incidental travel costs

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Stream B: How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the official application forms and templates developed by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

Please note:

  • Applicants may receive funding once per academic year

  • Applications will not be considered for expenses incurred prior to approval (with limited exceptions for Stream B conference application fees)

Steps

  1. Fill out the official funding proposal doucment provided by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.听
    Stream B Funding Proposal
  2. Complete the MS Forms with the required information and attach the completed funding proposal before one of the deadlines.

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Reporting & Accountability听

All successful applicants听are听required听to听submit听a听post鈥慳ctivity听report听within听45 days听of the event or travel completion.听

Reports must include:听

  • A summary of activities听

  • A financial report of all revenues and expenses听

  • All receipts听pertaining to听revenues and expenses听

Any unused funds must be returned to the听Advancing Indigenous Knowledge and Education Initiative (AIKEI).

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Accessibility & Respect听

Event organizers听are responsible for听ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives early if accommodations or guidance are needed.听

All activities supported through this initiative are expected to engage Indigenous peoples, knowledge, and communities with respect, care, and accountability.听

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Contact听

For questions or support, please contact:听aikei.oii [at] mcgill.ca听

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