Indigenous TMU
Indigenous TMU is an online hub for Indigenous-related resources, events, programs, initiatives and more at TMU. In the Hub, you will find culturally supportive services, programs, events, and initiatives for Indigenous staff, faculty, and students and Community Members.
What's Available?
Indigenous Placemaking
Indigenous Placemaking initiatives across campus include iconic spaces for gathering, learning, teaching, and exchange that embody Indigenous culture and traditions and strengthen the connection between public space and the people who use it.
Truth and Reconciliation
Learn about TMU鈥檚 commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, including initiatives like orange shirt day and the efforts of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Strategic Working Group and the Mash Koh Wee Kah Pooh Win (Standing Strong) Task Force.
Indigenous Employee Services
TMU is working to reduce systemic barriers and increase representation of Indigenous Peoples among faculty and staff by creating services specifically for Indigenous employees, including the Indigenous Wellbeing and Cultural Practice Leave, Indigenous Human Resources Lead, and the First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit Community Group.
Indigenous Teachings
Learn about Indigenous teachings from Joanne Okimawininew Dallaire, Elder (Ke Shay Hayo) and senior advisor, Indigenous relations and reconciliation.
Indigenous Education Council
The Indigenous Education Council serves as an advisory group on Indigenous issues and education across TMU.
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Indigenous Events and Special Projects
Community events and gatherings for the entire TMU community, including:
- Msko-mjigoodenh Giizhigad / Red Dress Day
- Anishinaabe Giizhigad / National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Pwaaganigaawin / TMU Pow Wow
- Ozaawaa Babigoyaan Giizhigad / Orange Shirt Day
- Indigenous Education Week
- Waawiiyaa Niimiwin / Round Dance
飪� Email: indigevents@torontomu.ca
Rebirthed Teachings
A team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff who collaborate to foster truth, understanding, and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples is offered to all students, staff, and faculty at TMU.
Smudging
Smudging is an Indigenous practice that involves burning sweetgrass, sage, and/or cedar. The act of smudging cleanses the physical and energetic space, bodies and items deemed sacred to the person(s) doing the smudging. Smudging is allowed on campus.