Events and gatherings are a way for us to connect, whether virtually or in-person. They provide space and opportunity to learn and reflect together, to share, and to move together toward the goals of reconciliation. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
We have previous, current, and upcoming events featured here. We welcome and encourage you to share all Indigenous focused events with us. If you know of an event you would like us to share and highlight, please let us know by emailing indigenousrelations@uwaterloo.ca.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Events
Phyllis Webstad in KW
Join us for an inspiring event centered on Indigenous knowledge, storytelling, and reconciliation with Phyllis Webstad, Founder and CEO of the Orange Shirt Society. Phyllis shares her powerful story of attending residential school and how her orange shirt became a national symbol of remembrance, hope, and a commitment to a better future.
Hosted in partnership with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Conrad Grebel University College, this event invites the University of Waterloo community to listen, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue on actionable steps toward reconciliation.
Nomad: Correcting the Narrative
Join the Office of Indigenous Relations on Tuesday March 31, 2026, for an inspiring evening of Song and Stories with Canadian award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter, Susan Aglukark.
Susan is a celebrated Canadian artist and advocate who has spent over 25 years using her music to share Indigenous stories, history, and lived experiences. Her powerful narrative will take her audience from her roots in Nunavut to becoming a household name in Canada, weaving together the themes of empowerment, cultural identity, and self-respect.