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In 2024, the University of Ottawa continued to make its mark as a leader in research and innovation. Through its investments, state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic partnerships, the University worked to improve the well-being of local and global communities.

In Canada, people experiencing mental health problems can be admitted to a psychiatric facility against their will.

The Rotunda in Tabaret Hall has always been a central symbol of academic and administrative life at the University of Ottawa. But today, the space holds more than just historical significance—it now features a vivid and powerful collection of four contemporary Indigenous artworks. These are a testament to the University’s ongoing commitment to decolonization and Indigenization of public spaces. Th...

National Indigenous Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on the service and resilience of Indigenous members within the Canadian Armed Forces.

Justice, Indigenous Peoples, and Canada: A History of Courage and Resilience brings together the work of a number of leading researchers to provide a broad overview of criminal justice issues that Indigenous people in Canada have faced historically and continue to face today. Both Indigenous and Canadian scholars situate current issues of justice for Indigenous peoples, broadly defined, within the...

We were delighted to make our first official visit to the Kitigan Zibi reserve as representatives of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Our delegation, made up of Dean Victoria Barham, Professor Karine Vanthuyne and Jean-Philippe Thivierge, Associate Vice-Dean, Undergraduate Studies, had the honour of meeting members of the community and forging important ties.

In the small, tight-knit Indigenous community of Aroland, in Northern Ontario, education represents more than a pathway to a career — it’s a tradition that transcends generations in the Towedo family. Angela (BEd '03, MEd '24) and her mother, Theresa (BEd '03), embody this legacy. Having studied teacher education together, they were able to strengthen their bond and make positive im...

The Faculty of Social Sciences celebrates the publication of Professor Cyndy Wylde's first essay, entitled Émergence insoumise : Réflexions sur la persistance du racisme systémique envers les femmes autochtones. The book is a powerful testament to the author's deep commitment to Aboriginal women.Originally from the Pikogan community in Abitibi-Témiscam...

Standing tall, sweetgrass grows in delicate strands. When gathered, the stems’ strength has provided the Indigenous community with sacred medicine for thousands of years. Every movement during harvest is made with respectful intention and desire to preserve the medicine.

Àbimì was created and given life with much thought and love. She symbolizes a sense of community and togetherness. This year Àbimì celebrates her fifth year, and she continues to hold deep significance for the Indigenous Law Learners in the Common Law Section.