When Tareyn Johnson, director of Indigenous Affairs, describes Hoop Two of uOttawa’s new Indigenous Action Plan, she returns to the image of a tree. “You grow from where you are,” she says. That simple idea—growth rooted in place—captures the spirit behind this section of the plan.
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Student engagement at the University of Ottawa: Two inspiring stories
At the University of Ottawa, student engagement is hands on and powerful. Constance-Marguerite Proulx and Nadine Cheffi, two 2025 graduates, are very good examples of this. One, a sociologist to be, explores systemic barriers in politics. The other, a future ophthalmologist, advocates for more inclusive medicine.

Indigenous curriculum and research at uOttawa: Growing from where we are

A Win for One is a Win for All: Wolfgang Wuttke-Stanton on Humility, Community,…
As he prepares to graduate from the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section), Wolfgang Wuttke-Stanton, affectionately known by those closest to him as Wolfie, reflects not on personal accolades, but on the collective strength that brought him to this moment.
National Indigenous History Month!
June is National Indigenous History month. We honour the heritage, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.…
Celebrate Pride Month at the Library
June is Pride Month! At the Library, we're celebrating the 2SLGBTQI+ community with a vibrant display of books and resources at the Morisset Library.…
ICCCASU 2025
Humanizing Urbanization: Housing, Livelihoods, and Sustainable Cities in a Changing World"You are invited to the 6th ICCCASU Conference. Taking place …
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