Boozhoo, Shé:kon, Waachi'ye, Tansi, Aanii, Tungasugiit, Tawnshi, Greetings!

Thank you for visiting the Office of Indigenous Relations. We work collaboratively on and off-campus to advance the goals of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, creating a long-term vision for the University, grounded in decolonization.

"Our goals are intended to advance a strategic focus on the advocacy, commitments and actionable areas that will enable the University of Waterloo to strengthen Indigenous inclusion and leadership."

2023 - 2028 Indigenous Strategic Plan

Explore our work and the ongoing Indigenous relations at the University of Waterloo

News and upcoming events

Events

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Bi-Weekly Hand-drumming Circle

All Indigenous University of Waterloo employees (staff and faculty) are invited to join us at our bi-weekly hand-drumming circle from September to December, 2024.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Beaders n' Eaters!

For University of Waterloo, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit staff, faculty, students, alumni and retirees.

Join us for crafts, food and community with Beaders N' Eaters! Bring your favourite craft to work on and/or some food to share so we can enjoy connection and creativity. All skill levels and types of crafts are welcome or you can simply come to enjoy the company - we look forward to seeing you.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Bi-Weekly Hand-drumming Circle

All Indigenous University of Waterloo employees (staff and faculty) are invited to join us at our bi-weekly hand-drumming circle from September to December, 2024.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Bi-Weekly Hand-drumming Circle

All Indigenous University of Waterloo employees (staff and faculty) are invited to join us at our bi-weekly hand-drumming circle from September to December, 2024.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Bi-Weekly Hand-drumming Circle

All Indigenous University of Waterloo employees (staff and faculty) are invited to join us at our bi-weekly hand-drumming circle from September to December, 2024.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Beaders n' Eaters!

For University of Waterloo, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit staff, faculty, students, alumni and retirees.

Join us for crafts, food and community with Beaders N' Eaters! Bring your favourite craft to work on and/or some food to share so we can enjoy connection and creativity. All skill levels and types of crafts are welcome or you can simply come to enjoy the company - we look forward to seeing you.

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