The Office of Indigenous Initiatives

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives builds community, advances reconciliation/conciliation and integrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the fabric and life of the University.

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We're Committed to:

  • Respect and inclusivity
  • Access and support
  • Truth telling
  • Strong relationships
  • Raising awareness
  • Consensus-based decision-making
  • Skennen (Peace)
  • Kahsatstensera (Power)
  • Kahnikonriyo (Righteousness/The Good Mind)

Learn about the resources, programs, funding opportunities and Indigenous 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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Truth and Reconciliation 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.  

Click here to read the report

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. 

Click here to read the messages and statements

Register for the Elder Meet & Greet Sessions

Join the Elders from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives for these exciting bi-weekly sessions on Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.. Topics for this term include:

  • Respecting Indigenous Protocols in a Virtual Environment
  • Government Relations
  • Relationship Teachings
  • Being an Ally 

Register here

Indigenous 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.

Click here to learn more and 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.

Learn more about Indigenous Studies at Queen's