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Indigenous

Get involved

There are many ways for you to get involved and to receive updates on what is happening in the community. Here are a few great resources to get you connected on campus and in the National Capital Region.

Upcoming events

Workshop

Workshop

Sep 20

Incorporating Indigenous Peoples’ Realities into our Courses (French)

In this introductory workshop, participants will be introduced to who are the Indigenous Nations in Canada to attain some understanding of the histori…

Workshop

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Workshop

Sep 21

Incorporating Indigenous Peoples’ Realities into our Courses (English)

In this introductory workshop, participants will be introduced to who are the Indigenous Nations in Canada to attain some understanding of the histori…

Public Event

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Public Event

Sep 24

Wàskonenindamàwin: A lighted journey

On September 24, the Gee-Gees women’s soccer, women’s rugby and men’s rugby games at Matt Anthony Field will take place alongside Indigenous performer…

Public Event

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Public Event

Sep 25

Department of Family Medicine’s learning circle in recognition of National Day …

Department of Family Medicine's Learning Circle w/ Claudette Commanda and Dr. Clare Liddy. Also includes VR screening of This Is Not a Ceremony.

Public Event

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Public Event

Sep 27

Faculty of Social Sciences Indigenous Garden Inauguration

Formal inauguration of the Faculty of Social Sciences' Indigenous Garden, in commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Public Event

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Public Event

Sep 29

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A ceremony open to all followed by a community feast.
September 29, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.
University Square
136 University Private
Ottawa, Ontario

Resources

Virtual Background Images
Please download and use one of these virtual backgrounds.
Download English version here.
Téléchargez la version française ici.

Here are the steps to upload the backgrounds within Teams or Zoom:

Teams

Within a video call, select the More actions button (three dots);
Select Show background effects;
Select Add new;
Select the image you'd like to use as a background;
Select Open.

Zoom

Sign in to Zoom desktop client;
Click Settings;
Click Virtual Background;
Click on an image to select the desired virtual background or add your own image by clicking +Add Image;
To disable Virtual Background, choose the option None.

Indigenous Resource Centre (IRC)

Though we recommend that you self-identify to receive email updates from the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre, we also use social media to share updates with the community at uOttawa.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

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Indigenous Education Council (IEC)

The Indigenous Education Council acts as a link between the University of Ottawa and specific Indigenous groups and communities to foster partnerships, to support the enrolment, retention and academic success of Indigenous students, and recruitment and retention of Indigenous faculty and staff.

Learn more about the IEC

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