Creating belonging for Indigenous students
The University of Ottawa sits on a special place – it is the traditional territory of the Algonquin people and meeting grounds for First Nations who gathered for meetings and ceremony.
In the Algonquin language, the word Mamawi means together. Together, with your support, we can advance reconciliation and create true belonging for Indigenous students.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the lives of Indigenous students and support their development as Canada’s leaders.”
Brenda Macdougall
— Academic Delegate for Indigenous Engagement
This is a historic opportunity to take action on truth and reconciliation by supporting the University’s Indigenous Action Plan. Your gift will:
Increase the number of Indigenous professors, post-graduate and graduate students and support research and outreach projects that will build and strengthen connections with Indigenous communities.
Strengthen the role of Mashkawazìwogamig, the University’s Indigenous Resource Centre (IRC), Indigenize curriculums and programs and help professors and staff deepen their cultural competence.
Respectfully engage Indigenous Elders and community members who continue to guide the University and fund research with community partners that addresses challenges such as housing and clean water.
“Belonging is more than numbers or structures. It is an experience, a feeling, a sense of safety. Our goal is to ensure that the Indigenous community feels that here.”
Darren Sutherland
— Indigenous Community Engagement Officer
190 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1N 6N5
Tel.: +1 613-562-5800 ext. 3417
Toll-free: +1 888-352-7222
[email protected]
Our Canadian charitable registration number is 11927 8877 RR0001
