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Monday, May 5, 2025 10:30 am - 1:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Red Dress Reflections - Transforming Tomorrow

On May 5th, the Office of Indigenous Relations (OIR) and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) will host Red Dress Day to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, featuring a presentation by Cher Obediah and a ceremonial dress-hanging event by Elder Myeengun Henry.

Mary Anne Caibaiosai
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Step by Step, Wave by Wave: A water walker's story

Water is not just a resource — it is sacred. It is our first medicine, as we are all born of water. It connects us to the land, to the ancestors, and to future generations. In Indigenous worldviews, water is a living relative that must be treated with reverence.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

New for 2025: Indigenous students can have $500 residence deposit waived

Incoming first-year students who complete the Indigenous citizenship/membership verification process are now eligible for the First Year Residence Guarantee Application, with the $500 deposit waived for those choosing to live on campus in September. 

Celebrating Indigenization
Monday, March 3, 2025

Indigenous Connections - Winter 2025 | Volume 14

From welcoming new Indigenous staff to launching a powerful new logo, along with embracing Indigenous storytelling, this season brought moments of integration and connection. As we reflect on the past and look towards the future, we honour Indigenous resilience, cultures, and growth. Indigenization is not just about representation – it is about incorporating Indigenous knowledge, traditions, and perspectives into the structure of our institutions. The journey forward is shaped by our collective actions and shared stories – each one a step toward a stronger, more inclusive community. There were many special milestones and moments for Indigenization on campus this season and we are looking forward for many more to come in the future.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Campus community grows with new Indigenous staff

A special celebration took place in the Health Services building on Monday, February 10, 2025, to warmly welcome two new Indigenous staff members to Waterloo: Dr. Sarah Connors, Indigenous Naturopath and Brad LeBarron, Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator.

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Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Awakening the Language: A Celebration of Haudenosaunee Language Revitalization

Join us for a hybrid event in celebration of National Indigenous Languages Day, focused on Haudenosaunee language revitalization! This event, hosted by the University of Waterloo and the Office of Indigenous Relations, will feature Dr. Talena Atfield, Dakota Rohrer, and Dr. Sara General, who are all contributing to the vital work of preserving and revitalizing Haudenosaunee languages.

Indigenous Mural
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Empowering Indigenous Students: An Interactive Career Workshop with SAP

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.

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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!