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

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Events

Wednesday, December 4, 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, December 18, 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.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Ela Smith

This is a three-part workshop that journeys through First Nations, Inuit, and Metis relations with settlers. As the title indicates, you don't know what you don't know so everyone is welcome. You will be introduced to the concept of Miskasowin (wholistic self-evaluation) that will define content, context, and relationship promoting further action, accountability, and responsibilities as a treaty person in this land now known as Canada. This is an online, 3-hour workshop, in a small-group setting.

Hosted by the Office of Indigenous Relations, facilitated by Ela Smith. 

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