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

Monday, February 10, 2025 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 January to April, 2025.

Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Have A Heart Day

The Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR), University of Waterloo School of Architecture in Cambridge and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Centre (SOAHAC) will be collaborating for a community gathering and social to be hosted on the evening of February 13, 2025. The evening will include a connection to culture, song, dance, crafts, activities for kids and more!  

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Indigenous Student Career Workshop

Join us for an engaging career workshop hosted by SAP in collaboration with the University of Waterloo Office of Indigenous Relations. This event is designed to support Indigenous students in exploring career and networking opportunities while developing essential skills for co-op and early career roles at SAP in finance, sales and business, engineering, marketing, HR and more.

Monday, March 3, 2025 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 January to April, 2025.

Monday, March 17, 2025 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 January to April, 2025.

Monday, March 31, 2025 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 January to April, 2025.

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