Indigenous students
The university acknowledges and respects the rich diversity of our learners, their communities, their aspirations, and their cultures and traditions.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Territories
UCalgary would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nation. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.
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Meet our Indigenous Student Recruitment Team
UCalgary has a dedicated team to support prospective Indigenous students with questions about programs, admission, and Indigenous support on campus.
View stories and tips for future students. The Recruitment and Admission Team publishes regular blog articles to help you explore UCalgary. Explore the Discover UCalgary Undergraduate Blog
Meet Tessa
Tessa WolfLeg is an Indigenous student at UCalgary studying International Indigenous Studies with a minor in Psychology.
Watch our webinar
Join Alysha Akins (Student Recruitment Specialist, Indigenous) for this short 10-minute webinar about the opportunities available at UCalgary.
Your home on campus
As the hub of Indigenous life on campus, Writing Symbols Lodge helps students succeed by providing a variety of services, facilities, programs and events.
Writing Symbols Lodge
Did you know UCalgary has a variety of Indigenous specific clubs such as the Indigenous Students’ Circle or the Calgary Indigenous STEAM Students’ Association? Explore all of our clubs here
Why you should self-indentify on your application
Financial Awards
The support I've received at the University of Calgary has helped me understand how I learn as an individual, which has made me a better and more successful student.
Tapisa