Initiatives

Initiatives

Advancing meaningful change through Indigenous leadership, learning, and institutional action.

Initiatives

Advancing meaningful change through Indigenous leadership, learning, and institutional action.

Initiatives

Initiatives

Advancing meaningful change through Indigenous leadership, learning, and institutional action.

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives leads and supports efforts that advance Indigenous engagement, education, and institutional change at Western University. Our initiatives reflect commitments to relationship-building, accountability, and the ongoing work of reconciliation and Indigenization across campus.

This section highlights key initiatives that guide our work on campus, including strategic planning, policies and guidelines, learning opportunities, and resources that support Indigenous allyship and research.
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Strategic Planning and Reports

Plans, progress reports, and accountability measures guiding the university’s commitments. 
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Policies and Guidelines

Institutional frameworks supporting Indigenous rights, relationships, and responsibilities on campus.  
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Knowledge Building Resources

Practical tools and resources to support immediate learning about Indigenous topics for students, staff, and faculty. 
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Indigenous Learning Bundles

Digital resources to support Western & affiliate instructors in Indigenizing curriculum.  
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Indigenous Research

Learn about Indigenous research initiatives, partnerships, and principles across the university 
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Head & Heart Research Fellowship

Supports Indigenous students in building research skills through mentorship and hands-on learning.