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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.

We're committed to:

Respect and inclusivity

Strong relationships

Skennen (Peace)

Access and support

Raising awareness

Consensus-based decision-making

Kahsatstensera (power)

Kahnikonriyo (righteousness / the good mind)

 Truth telling

TRC Task Force Implementation Report - Year Six

The Year 6 annual implementation report covers the progress made in implementing the TRCTF recommendations and highlights upcoming initiatives over the 2022-23 academic year. 

Download Report (PDF 11MB)

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.

Read messages and statements

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.

*Please note that while the Office of Indigenous Initiatives is a partner in this project, any inquiries related to the training should be directed to the ICRP Project Team at info.icrp@queensu.ca

Access the training

The Importance of Indigenous Studies

Kanonhsyonne (Janice Hill) speaks to the importance of Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Studies at Queen's

 

WATCH: Janice Hill on the Importance of Indigenous studies

Upcoming Events

Elder Talk: Responsibility

Sep

24

Thursday

photo of Elder Al, promotional graphic for Elder Talk sessions
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

Elder Talk: Responsibility

Join Te he wis kwunt for the Fall 2026 Elder Talk series

Register Now

Selected articles from Queen's Gazette

The words 'National Day for Truth and Reconciliation' beside a design of a tree with roots on an orange background.

Sep 16, 2026

Indigenous student artist explores remembrance through design 

Artwork by Queen’s student Mazinibii’ige will appear on orange T-shirts for the university’s 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observances. 

A band playing on a dimly lit stage with an orb-like screen handing above them.

Sep 16, 2026

Indigenous artists and stories take the stage at The Isabel

Three upcoming events invite Queen’s and Kingston audiences to engage with Indigenous perspectives through opera, literature, and music.

Man with long hair wearing dark grey t-shirt and beaded necklace smiling, in front of black background.

Jun 15, 2026

Culture in Action

From Thrive 365 programming to opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and learning, Queen’s continues to foster a culture of connection and community.