Programs & Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come join our Indigenous community in a sharing circle where we will be given the teachings of the harvest moon by Ojibwe elder Josh

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

Join our community drum circle tomorrow at 11am behind the MW Building in Tipi.

Come out to visit the ever deadly Indigenous vendors on October 4th from 2pm-6pm!

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.

Learn about the meaning of the Tipi poles, the science involved in the structure and its importance to Indigenous culture with Elder Josh.