Rez Dog Therapy
3rd floor of First Nations HouseJoin us for dog therapy at First Nations House 3rd floor lounge in partnership with Sunshine Therapy Dogs. Come pet, play, treat and enjoy the wonderful aura and company of dogs! This event is open to ALL University of Toronto students, staff, and faculty with a focus on Indigenous [...]
Drop-in Pow Wow Dance
Goldring Centre for High Performance and SportJoin John (Waaseyaabin) Hupfield and Deanne Hupfield along with special guest instructors in a welcoming space to learn and practice pow wow dance. This weekly class is open to all levels and has the goal of nurturing dancers, whether this is your first or hundredth time dancing. This is a [...]
Bonnie Jane Maracle – Traditional Teacher in Residence – 1:1 Appointments
First Nations HouseUniversity of Toronto students may book a 1:1 appointment with Bonnie Jane from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Please email First Nations House at fnh.info@utoronto.ca to book.
Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgments (Student Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Many Canadian Institutions, including the University of Toronto, do land acknowledgements before meetings, before convocations and at seminars and conferences, but why do we do them; what is their [...]
Voicing Identity with Professor John Borrows
Jackman Law BuildingThe Indigenous Initiatives Office at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the first Speaker Series for 2023! Please join us in welcoming Professor John Borrows, as he delivers a public lecture on Voicing Identity: Cultural Appropriation and Indigenous Issues. Professor Borrows will introduce his [...]
Snowshoeing & Anishnaabemowin Storytelling at Hart House Farms with Albert Owl
Hart House FarmSnowshoeing & Anishnaabemowin Storytelling at Hart House Farms with Albert Owl This event is open to ALL University of Toronto students, with a focus on Indigenous students (First Nations, Mètis & Inuit). Join a trip to Hart House Farms for snowshoeing and Anishnaabemowin storytelling with Albert Owl in partnership [...]
OII Indigenous Student Advisory Circle: Application Deadline Extension
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) is seeking Indigenous students to join and participate in the OII Indigenous Student Advisory Circle. As a member of the OII Indigenous Student Advisory Circle, you will join a team of Indigenous students to provide important feedback on services, programming, the student experience, [...]
University of Toronto Orange Shirt Day T-Shirt Design Contest
University of Toronto Orange Shirt Day T-Shirt Design Contest The Office of Indigenous Initiatives, in partnership with University of Toronto Bookstore, is inviting Indigenous U of T students to submit “Every Child Matters” T-shirt designs for Orange Shirt Day 2023. The creator of the winning design will receive $1,000! The [...]
First Nations House Indigenous Student Services Resource Centre Used Book Giveaway
First Nations House LoungeFirst Nations House Indigenous Student Services Resource Centre Used Book Giveaway! We have many used books by Indigenous Authors! Giveaway books cover many Indigenous subjects/topics: Art History Culture Fiction Biography Governance Poetry Humour Politics Legends Friday, January 27, 2023 - Everyone welcome: https://uoft.me/8FW If you have any inquiries, please [...]
First Nations House Study Hub
First Nations House Seminar RoomCome join a supportive community at First Nations House to meet your study goals! Registration Deadline: January 31, 2023 2:30 PM. Click here to register. This Study Hub was created through partnership with Academic Success and First Nations House, for Indigenous students and students who are interested in Indigenous [...]
Drop-in Pow Wow Dance
Goldring Centre for High Performance and SportJoin John (Waaseyaabin) Hupfield and Deanne Hupfield along with special guest instructors in a welcoming space to learn and practice pow wow dance. This weekly class is open to all levels and has the goal of nurturing dancers, whether this is your first or hundredth time dancing. This is a [...]
Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgments (Staff & Faculty Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Many Canadian Institutions, including the University of Toronto, do land acknowledgements before meetings, before convocations and at seminars and conferences, but why do we do them; what is their [...]
Reconciliation Walking the Path of Indigenous Allyship (Student Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a virtual session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? And is it even possible to call yourself an ally or is more correct to say that one [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 1 (Staff & Faculty Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
First Nations House Study Hub
First Nations House Seminar RoomCome join a supportive community at First Nations House to meet your study goals! Registration Deadline: February 7, 2023 2:30 PM. Click here to register. This Study Hub was created through partnership with Academic Success and First Nations House, for Indigenous students and students who are interested in Indigenous [...]
Drop-in Pow Wow Dance
Goldring Centre for High Performance and SportJoin John (Waaseyaabin) Hupfield and Deanne Hupfield along with special guest instructors in a welcoming space to learn and practice pow wow dance. This weekly class is open to all levels and has the goal of nurturing dancers, whether this is your first or hundredth time dancing. This is a [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 1 (Student Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]
Foundational Knowledges Pt. 2 – With Vern Morrissette
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health OfficeThis is the second of 2 teaching sessions intending to establish the foundations for Indigenous ways of knowing and being, to answer the question “where do Indigenous knowledges come from?” All U of T students, staff and faculty are welcome! This event will be in-person and streamed virtually (zoom [...]
Drop-In Ceremony and Sacred Fire
Askaakamigokwewigamig (Mother Earth Learning Lodge) 20 Willcocks St, Toronto, ON, CanadaA weekly drop in Ceremony at Askaakamigokwewigamig (Mother Earth Learning Lodge). Led by Dr. Gokoomis (Grandmother) Jacqueline Lavallée & Dr. Hopi Martin. This event is open to all U of T students, staff, and faculty. Location: Askaakamigokwewigamig (Mother Earth Learning Lodge) 20 Willcocks St, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, [...]
Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Towards Reconciliation Part 2 (Staff & Faculty Training)
Virtual Learning - Remote LearningU of T Indigenous Training This is a Virtual Session. Instructions will be provided closer to the day of class. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through ones’ unique identification with ones’ values, beliefs, languages, and traditions. [...]