Indigenous Initiatives

Would you like to meet with Elder Josh Eshkawkogan on his next visit to our campus? To book a time, please contact indigenousinitiatives.utsc@utoronto.ca

"The drum is a sacred object that is represented and respected as if it were alive. It is described as having its own unique voice or sound and it is believed to have its own spirit" Join Elder Josh Eshkawkogan in feasting our community drums." - Kataquapit, 2022

Learn the basics of flat stitch beading to create an Orange Shirt Day pin to commemorate those who survived and those who did not come home from Canadian Residential Schools.

Not sure what awards, scholarships, and bursaries are available as an Indigenous student? Not sure who to contact, or need support filling out your application? Join our information session to find out more!

Starting the year off right with a gathering for Indigenous students, faculty and staff. Please join in sharing a meal and getting to know the new faces on our campus! We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Elder Josh is happy to meet with Indigenous students, staff, and faculty at the University of Toronto Scarborough. If you would like a 1-on-1, please email brittney.jaikaran@utoronto.ca to book your timeslot.

Come join Indigenous programing in Student Life and SCSU as we celebrate Sustainability Week with our Indigenous Elder Josh who will be sharing teachings around water and creating a banner for World Water Day.

Join the Indigenous portfolio in Student Life for "Cultural Canvases: Exploring Indigenous Art." This captivating event offers an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in three unique Indigenous art styles: First Nations Woodland Art, Métis Dot Art, and Inuit art.

Would you like to make connections with Indigenous professionals and community? Please join the AA&CC in collaboration with Indigenous Initiatives and Student Life in a trip to the Native Canadian Centre for the 1st Youth Round Dance by Toronto Council Fire.

First Nation House and Hart House Farms in collaboration with UTSC Student Life and UTM would like to invite our U of T community to a fun day of snowshoeing and elder teachings at Hart House Farms. Can't wait to see you!