Indigenous Initiatives - Western University

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Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Our work is grounded in relationship building, meaningful learning opportunities, supporting Indigenous students and community, and working in partnership across campus.

Indigenous Student Centre

A welcoming space for Indigenous students to connect, access supports, and build community through cultural and academic programming.

Wampum Learning Lodge

A place for coming together, the Wampum Learning Lodge supports Indigenous-led programming, gatherings, and community-engaged learning.

Indigenous Studies Program

Offered through the Faculty of Social Science, Indigenous Studies provides pathways for undergraduate learning that center Indigenous histories, knowledges, and perspectives.

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Indigenous Affirmation Policy

This policy reflects Western’s commitment to respecting Indigenous identity as rooted in community, relationships, and lived experience. The policy helps ensure that Indigenous-specific opportunities and supports are accessed with integrity.

Working with Indigenous Community Members

Guidance for engaging with Indigenous community members, including appropriate honorarium and protocols.

Supporting Indigenous Students

Tools and guidance for creating inclusive and respectful learning environments on campus.

Indigenous Learning & Allyship

Deepen your learning through curated resources, learning bundles, and opportunities for engagement.

Understanding Land and Responsibility

Western University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, and Lūnaapéewak, and on lands connected with the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum between the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee, as well as the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796.

Anishinaabe Artist Jeannette Ladd Chosen for Thames Hall Mural

Western University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is pleased to share that Jeannette Ladd, an Anishinaabe‑kwe artist from Saugeen ...
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