Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Explore the programs, funding opportunities and initiatives that are helping to build a campus that embraces reconciliation and encourages all members of the Queen’s community to learn about Indigenous ways of knowing.

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We're committed to:

Respect and inclusivity

Strong relationships

Skennen (Peace)

Access and support

Raising awareness

Consensus-based decision-making

Kahsatstensera (power)

Truth telling

Kahnikonriyo (righteousness / the good mind)

CALL FOR ARTWORK: The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the OII are collaborating on a celebration display for Indigenous History Month. This display will be located in Mac-Corry Hall; showcasing various different types of artwork, celebrating the vibrant and individual themes of Indigenous artwork and each artist. Indigenous artists are invited to submit any artwork – limited 1 or 2 pieces for larger art, and 2 or 3 for smaller pieces.

For full details: download Word Document.

Dialogues on Indigeneity at Queen’s University

Further details and updates will be announced on this page.

We remain committed to creating appropriate spaces in which Indigenous members of the Queen’s community can engage in respectful, open, and productive discussions.

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TRC Task Force Implementation Report - Year Four

This year’s annual implementation report covers the progress made in implementing the TRCTF recommendations and highlights upcoming initiatives.

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Statements and Messages

From time to time, statements and messages are released by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Associate Vice-Principal (Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation). We encourage you to read the messages and to contact our office with any questions or comments.

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Elder meet and greet sessions

Register for the Summer 2022 Elder Meet & Greet sessions.

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Community Research Partnerships

Indigenous Community Research Partnerships is an open online training resource to help researchers discover a principled approach to research partnerships with Inuit, Métis, and First Nations communities.

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The Importance of Indigenous Studies

Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill) Associate Vice-Principal (Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation) from Queen’s University speaks to the importance of Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Studies at Queen's