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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.

Round Dance

SAVE THE DATE

The University of Ottawa’s Indigenous Affairs Office is hosting a round dance to usher in the winter solstice.

When: Saturday, December 3

Where: Montpetit Hall (Gym)

Festivities will start at 5 p.m., with a community feast being offered at 5:30 p.m. Members of the uOttawa community are invited to drop by at any time.

Feel free to bring a friend, as well as your own Tupperware and cutlery to reduce waste on campus.

There will also be an Indigenous vendors’ market with artwork, crafts and beadwork for sale.

What to expect at a round dance

Round dances are hosted by a variety of nations and communities throughout the winter, bringing people together to heal, to honour and to celebrate life.

  • Everyone is welcome: all ages, backgrounds and cultures.
  • The use of alcohol and drugs is not welcome.
  • When the drumming begins so does the dancing:
  • Gather in a circle, holding hands.
  • Move to the left in a circle.
  • Step to the beat of the drum, the heartbeat of the earth.
  • Don’t worry about your feet, but the basic movement is to step with your left foot and slide right foot next to it.
     
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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. 
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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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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.
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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.
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Future Further

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

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