Indigenous

Kwey! Wachiye! Hello! Get to know the Indigenous community on campus. Find out more about the Office of Indigenous Affairs, the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre, and the uOttawa Indigenous Action Plan.

Indigenous Affairs

Learn more about the Office of Indigenous Affairs, the consultations that led to our creation, our mandate and the work we've accomplished with the community, such as the Indigenous Action Plan.

Office of Indigenous Affairs

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Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre

Did you know that there’s an Indigenous Centre at the University of Ottawa? It’s called the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre and it's located at 145 Séraphin-Marion, right next to Tabaret Hall. You will also find more background about the IRC and information about the services, programming, and supports offered to Indigenous learners on campus.

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Your academic journey

Whether you're a current or prospective student at the University of Ottawa, this section will help support your learning journey, with information on topics like financial aid and frequently asked questions about self-identification.

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Research

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Research

Documenting opikihawasowin with the community

Eva Ottawa, a winner of the More Inclusion, Better Research: Inspiring Stories Competition organized by the Office of the Vice-President, Research, wa…

Indigenous

Indigenous

Addressing Water Advisories in Indigenous Communities

The acknowledgement of the need for reconciliation through Truth and Reconciliation Day is a step in the right direction, but there is still more prog…

Indigenous history