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
Programs & Events
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!
Past Events
Indigenous Initiatives
Indigenous Initiatives
October 11, 2023
Join our community drum circle tomorrow at 11am behind the MW Building in Tipi.
Indigenous Initiatives
October 4, 2023
Come out to visit the ever deadly Indigenous vendors on October 4th from 2pm-6pm!
Indigenous Initiatives
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.
Indigenous Initiatives
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.
Indigenous Initiatives
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!
UTSC Positive Space Committee
September 19, 2023
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.
Indigenous Initiatives
September 14, 2023
Welcome back everyone! On September 14 from 3pm-5pm we will be having a gathering by our Tipi for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty. (This is a closed event)
Indigenous Initiatives
September 7, 2023
The department of Student Life and the Indigenous Initiatives team invite you to come gather with us around the fire as we welcome in the new school year at UTSC. Meet new friends, connect with old friends and have a cup of gratitude with our Indigenous Community.
March 21, 2023
The EDI Office hosts monthly office hours in person and virtually! This is an opportunity for staff, students, faculty and librarians to connect with the EDI team, learn more about resources and services offered, ask questions chat about collaboration opportunities!