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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

Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind

Jun

10

Wednesday

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tsi Yakwanahstahsontéhrha (the Outdoor Indigenous Gathering Space)

Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind

Join us for a community fire

Full Details here
Elder Talk: Indigenization

Jun

25

Thursday

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom + E202, Mac-Corry

Elder Talk: Indigenization

Join Te he wis kwunt for the Summer 2026 Elder Talk series to explore the topic of Indigenization

Register Now
Elder Talk: Working Through Fear

Jul

16

Thursday

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

Elder Talk: Working Through Fear

Join Te he wis kwunt for the Summer 2026 Elder Talk series to explore the topic of working through fear in the pursuit of allyship and relationship

Register Now

Selected articles from Queen's Gazette

aerial view of queen's campus

Jan 28, 2026

A shared direction for the university

Queen’s Bicentennial Vision sets a path for the future in a complex and interdependent world.

Murray Sinclair

Nov 03, 2025

Honouring the legacy of Chancellor Emeritus Murray Sinclair

Queen’s marks the one-year anniversary of his passing with gratitude, commemorating his life, teachings, and ongoing influence.

We! mural

Oct 29, 2025

New mural added to Athletics and Recreation Centre

We! signals a future focused on celebration, healing, resilience, cultural diversity, and optimism.