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Walking parallel paths, together, in a good way

The Office of Indigenous Engagement and ii' taa'poh'to'p guide UCalgary on its path of transformation, and communicate its commitment and responsibility for truth and reconciliation.

"Let us move forward with promise, hope and caring for the sake of those children not yet born, seven generations into the future."

Journey to reconciliation

In 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report into the lasting impact of Canada’s residential school system. A statement by Dr. Michael Hart Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement).

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2024 ii’ taa’poh’to’p  Journey  Update: Circle of Relatives

On November 27, the Office of the Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement) commemorated seven years since launching the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy, ii’ taa’poh’to’p. To celebrate, we invited students, faculty, leadership and community partners to join us for UCalgary’s 2024 ii’ taa’poh’to’p Journey Update: Circle of Relatives.

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The Strategy

Launched in 2017, ii' taa'poh'to'p guides the University of Calgary on its path to truth and reconciliation.

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Stories

Deepfake content presents growing cybersecurity threat

UCalgary’s cybersecurity director explains the risk and outlines how you can stay safe online

Providing evidence to support Indigenous midwifery

Research project aims to improve maternal child health in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities

Catherine Heggerud appointed to lead Office of Signature Learning Experiences; Andrew Szeto appointed to lead Office of Institutional Commitments

Message from Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Sandra Davidson

Learning from community, land and animals: Adela Kincaid on Indigenous relationships in her teaching practice

Adela Kincaid is the 2024 Indigenous Ways of Knowing Teaching Award recipient

First full course in Indigenous dance forms at UCalgary makes Canadian history

Champion hoop dancer and award-winning educator brings embodied and land-based knowledge to UCalgary students

Vibrant artwork brings new UCalgary Nursing Indigenous Framework to life

A collaboration between UCalgary colleagues uses Indigenous-made artwork to illustrate the Four Elements Indigenous Framework

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Begin Your Journey

Take our new online course, Beginning the Journey Towards Reconciliation. Learn more about Indigenous peoples in Canada, as well as, consider the effects of colonization and the legacy of residential schools.

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Anti-Indigenous Racism Workshop

The Anti-Indigenous Racism Workshop is a step in addressing this barrier while establishing a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally safe campus community for Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

UCalgary is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus that is accessible to all and free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

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