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)

Indigenous Research Collaboration Day

Friday November 5th, 2021

9am – 3pm (EST) via Zoom

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Indigenous Knowledge Symposium

November 5th & 6th, 2021

Call for Proposals now live:

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TRC Task Force Implementation Report - Year Three

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

Join the Elders from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for bi-weekly sessions on Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Sessions will feature topics on Indigenous teachings and knowledge.

Register for sessions

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.

Access the training

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