Indigenous

Kwey! Wachiye! Hello! Get to know the Indigenous community on campus. Find out more about the Office of Indigenous Affairs, the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre, and the uOttawa Indigenous Action Plan.

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Indigenous Affairs

Learn more about the Office of Indigenous Affairs, the consultations that led to our creation, our mandate and the work we've accomplished with the community, such as the Indigenous Action Plan.

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Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre

Did you know that there’s an Indigenous Centre at the University of Ottawa? It’s called the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre and it's located at 145 Séraphin-Marion, right next to Tabaret Hall. You will also find more background about the IRC and information about the services, programming, and supports offered to Indigenous learners on campus.

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Your academic journey

Whether you're a current or prospective student at the University of Ottawa, this section will help support your learning journey, with information on topics like financial aid and frequently asked questions about self-identification.

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Contact us

Mashkawazìwogamig: Indigenous Resource Centre (IRC)

145 Séraphin-Marion Private
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext. 4529
Email: [email protected]

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Hours of operation

September 1 to April 30
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday (extended hours during the examination period)

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded.

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home.

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future.

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation.