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Michelle O’Bonsawin

Nomination of the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin, alumna, to the Supreme Court of Canada

The University of Ottawa is thrilled by the news that the Prime Minister has nominated the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada, making her the first Indigenous person to be proposed for appointment to the country’s highest court. 
The University of Ottawa is thrilled by the news that the Prime Minister has nominated the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin to the Supreme Court of Canada, making her the first Indigenous person to be proposed for appointment to the country’s highest court. 

August 23, 2022
Claudette Commanda

Claudette Commanda becomes 1st Indigenous Chancellor of the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is proud to appoint First Nations activist Claudette Commanda as the first Indigenous leader to be named Chancellor in the university’s 174-year history.
The University of Ottawa is proud to appoint First Nations activist Claudette Commanda as the first Indigenous leader to be named Chancellor in the university’s 174-year history.

June 23, 2022
Indigenous hoop dancer performing with five hoops at University Square

Collaborative approach for the Indigenous Action Plan

Professor Brenda Macdougall, academic delegate for Indigenous engagement and director of the Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, spoke with the Gazette on the initiatives taken since the Indigenous Action Plan (IAP) was released in 2020 and the goals and dreams that are emerging.  
Professor Brenda Macdougall, academic delegate for Indigenous engagement and director of the Institute of Indigenous Research and Studies, spoke with the Gazette on the initiatives taken since the Indigenous Action Plan (IAP) was released in 2020 and the goals and dreams that are emerging.  

June 21, 2022
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Examining anti-racism content in Indigenous health education

Professor Agnes Grudniewicz, and two Telfer MHA students, Maddie Venables and Amanda Larocque, received a School of Management Indigenous Research Support Grantto develop an anti-racism assessment tool for medical education curricula. 
Professor Agnes Grudniewicz, and two Telfer MHA students, Maddie Venables and Amanda Larocque, received a School of Management Indigenous Research Support Grantto develop an anti-racism assessment tool for medical education curricula. 

June 17, 2022
Three tipis in the sunset

The School of Social Work passed a resolution to recognize Indigenous traditional knowledge and its contributions

On March 15th, the School of Social Work became the first to pass a resolution to recognize Aboriginal traditional knowledge and its contributions to social work education, research and practice in Canada.
On March 15th, the School of Social Work became the first to pass a resolution to recognize Aboriginal traditional knowledge and its contributions to social work education, research and practice in Canada.

April 22, 2022
Phil Fontaine

Former AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine on residential schools and the power of education: “We had to confront this issue”

To mark the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Phil Fontaine spoke to the uOttawa community about starting the national conversation on residential schools and how education in Canada has changed in response.
To mark the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Phil Fontaine spoke to the uOttawa community about starting the national conversation on residential schools and how education in Canada has changed in response.

October 19, 2021
Orange shirt signs cover Tabaret Lawn

Every child matters: An orange T-shirt garden to honour the victims of residential schools

On Orange Shirt Day, September 30, the University of Ottawa community was invited to attend a ceremony and to leave a personalized message on the Tabaret lawn to commemorate the atrocities of the residential school system.
On Orange Shirt Day, September 30, the University of Ottawa community was invited to attend a ceremony and to leave a personalized message on the Tabaret lawn to commemorate the atrocities of the residential school system.

October 13, 2021
hands holding the soil and roots of fern plant in preparation of planting

Indigenous garden: A tribute to the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation

A brand-new garden featuring plants indigenous to the National Capital Region is budding on campus. Located in front of the Social Sciences Building, the space acknowledges the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg.
A brand-new garden featuring plants indigenous to the National Capital Region is budding on campus. Located in front of the Social Sciences Building, the space acknowledges the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg.

June 23, 2021
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uOttawa creates a new research chair in Indigenous law and governance

The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the awarding of a new University Research Chair (URC) to Professor Aimée Craft of the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section. Deeply committed to bridging Indigenous and Western legal traditions, this Anishinaabe-Métis researcher is an internationally recognized expert on Indigenous-colonial relationships and water rights.
The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the awarding of a new University Research Chair (URC) to Professor Aimée Craft of the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section. Deeply committed to bridging Indigenous and Western legal traditions, this Anishinaabe-Métis researcher is an internationally reco...

May 19, 2021
Indigenous students sitting outside, on campus.

Indigenous action plan

Creating belonging for Indigenous students
Creating belonging for Indigenous students

April 27, 2021