University of Toronto Scarborough
In collaboration with campus and community partners, we host events and develop programs that promote inclusion and contribute to a sense of belonging for our diverse communities. Check out this page for past and future events!
November 30, 2023
The Indigenous Initiatives team would like to personally invite our Indigenous faculty, staff and students to our end of term wellness gathering.
November 20, 2023 – November 21, 2023
Help us welcome special guest and recognize Inuit Knowledge Keeper Naulaq LeDrew who will share with us stories of growing up Inuit in Canada and host a two day workshop where we will be making sealskin slippers.
November 16, 2023
Join the UTSC Indigenous Initiative team and the Student Life Indigenous Outreach Programing for a day of traditional ceremony, Teachings and celebration of Indigenous ways of knowing on the land. Lunch will be provided along with travel.
November 13, 2023
The Indigenous Initiatives team at UTSC invite our Indigenous faculty and staff to a Mix & Mingle in zoom. This is a great opportunity to connect and share what we are all working on and reflect on the past term as we plan for the winter.
Every Wednesday 2pm-4pm
Join us every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm in AC321 for Books N' Bannock: Drop-in Academic Advising for Indigenous Students.
2nd Tuesday of Every Month
An opportunity for informal connection and conversation and to build relationships amongst 2SLGBTQ+ community members on campus. All 2SLGBTQ+-identifying staff, faculty and librarians are invited to attend.
Fall/Winter 2023-2024 Academic Year
Community Invitation! We are looking for members of the U of T community (students, staff, faculty, and librarians) who are interested in presenting about an observance or holiday as part of our "A Conversation About" series.
October 31, 2023
To build a caring community, we aim to open respectful spaces to accompany those going through loss - students, faculty, and staff. Join us in this discussion that encompasses Mexico's biocultural heritage to celebrate the memories of a departed loved one.
October 25, 2023
This artistic experiential workshop facilitated by Mohawk Artist Elizabeth Doxtater from Six Nations will offer a unique opportunity for learners to actively engage with Indigenous traditional teachings while constructing their own Corn Husk Doll.
October 24, 2023
Kwe, Aanii, Boozhoo, Tansi, The Indigenous Initiatives team would like to invite all UTSC Indigenous Faculty, students and staff to our Fall Frolic and Art Night.
October 20, 2023
Come join our Indigenous community in a sharing circle where we will be given the teachings of the harvest moon by Ojibwe elder Josh
October 19, 2023
Do you want to learn to be a Fire Keeper? All Indigenous students are welcome to join Elder Josh and his brother Jerry Eshkawkogan to learn Fire Keeper Teachings
October 11, 2023
Join our community drum circle tomorrow at 11am behind the MW Building in Tipi.
October 4, 2023
Come out to visit the ever deadly Indigenous vendors on October 4th from 2pm-6pm!
September 29, 2023
Honour the experiences of residential school survivors by joining a University-wide event to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.
September 22, 2023
Learn about the meaning of the Tipi poles, the science involved in the structure and its importance to Indigenous culture with Elder Josh.
September 21, 2023
Indigenous Elder Josh will lead us in ceremony, in the feasting of the Drums. Learn about Indigenous ways of learning and be a part of history in the making as we gather to feast the drums and decolonize spaces on our UTSC campus!