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
Students seated in a classroom.
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
Woman standing in the front of a classroom teaching.
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
A large line of women, with their backs toward the camera, wearing orange shirts with their arms interlocked.
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
Signs shaped like orange shirts adorn a large lawn with a building in the background.
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

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

Zoom

  1. Sign in to Zoom desktop client;
  2. Click Settings;
  3. Click Virtual Background;
  4. Click on an image to select the desired virtual background or add your own image by clicking +Add Image;
  5. To disable Virtual Background, choose the option None.
Orange background image with the uOttawa logo with a text that reads National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Image shows four students speaking outside with a building and tree in the background. Two of the students are seated while the other two stand on opposite ends of the bench conversing with the group.
community
Image shows the logo for the Indigenous Students' Association, which is an orange circle that features a black canoe in the center with three figures aboard. A medicine wheel, an infinite symbol, and an inukshuk appear on the side of the canoe.
community

Indigenous Students Association (ISA)

The ISA is a group of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who strive to foster a sense of belonging and community.
Network
Image shows five young people. A woman in the center of the group is wearing a Métis sash over their shoulder across their chest, and a man next to her is shown wearing a beaded medallion.
Network

The Infinite Reach

Creating a network of Métis postsecondary students across the province that can share experiences and support one another in their academic pursuits.
connect
Image shows the words "Future Further" in white font over an orange square.
connect

Future Further

A dedicated resource that provides information on supports and services to Indigenous students interested in or attending an Ontario university.