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Indigenous Community

Fostering a sense of belonging for Indigenous students and employees

Indigenous Initiatives

U of T is dedicated in its efforts to be a place deserving of Indigenous community members.

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) was established in response to the report by U of T’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee. The Office’s mandate is to support and guide the U of T community as it continues to work towards reconciliation.

Indigenous Ceremonial Practices

Smudging and burning sacred medicines.

Practices such as smudging, ceremonial fires, lighting the qulliq, and pipe ceremonies are welcome across the tri-campus.

Knowledge and Training

Expand your understanding and awareness.

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) offers cultural competency training to U of T faculty, librarians, staff, and students.

Payments to Indigenous Payees Guidelines

Reducing barriers to payment for non-employee Indigenous partners.

These guidelines are intended as a resource for common scenarios that University of Toronto staff, faculty, and librarians may encounter with respect to making payments and honoraria to Indigenous community members.

Progress Report

Reconciliation efforts across the tri-campus.

Read about how U of T is answering the calls to action outlined in Answering the Call: Wecheehetowin in the OII’s annual report.

Land Acknowledgement

Honouring the Indigenous history of Toronto.

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Wendat Nation, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

Indigenous Events & Workshops