Second-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies students engaged with members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation during the winter term to research and prepare conceptual designs for a planned new museum and cultural centre.

The program for the Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin — The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre includes spaces for exhibits, gatherings, ceremonies, performances, and archives. It also makes space to repatriate the “world’s largest birchbark canoe” built by 81-year-old Matthew Bernard of Pikwakanagan in 1956 and currently housed in the Canadian Museum of History.

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Two Indigenous leaders from �Ӱ�ԭ�� University have been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Indigenous education, advocacy and community engagement in Canada.

Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller, Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research and Benny Michaud, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement, received the honour, which commemorates the coronation of King Charles III and celebrates Canadians who have made notable and lasting impacts in their communities and across the country.

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Storytelling is central to Indigenous cultures, and one particular type of storytelling has a vital role to play in Canada’s long journey toward reconciliation.

“The modus operandi of journalism is truth, and it’s called ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ for a reason,” says �Ӱ�ԭ�� University journalism professor Duncan McCue, the director of a transformative new program that will prepare Indigenous youth for careers in media.

“You can’t have reconciliation without dealing with some of the hard truths about this country. To change the narrative to a more truthful one, Indigenous voices need to be heard, and there’s a growing appetite among Indigenous folks to learn these skills.”

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In December, 13 students from Nunavut Arctic College’s (NAC) Environmental Technology Program (ETP) visited �Ӱ�ԭ�� as part of a growing collaboration aimed at encouraging Inuit participation in postsecondary education and environmental science careers. 

The exchange, organized by �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement (CISCE) and NAC, is an annual initiative that fosters academic connections between the institutions. 

“This program is an integral part of supporting Inuit in pursuing postsecondary education that will ultimately strengthen Nunavut sovereignty,” said Benny Michaud, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement. “By providing pathways for Inuit to join bachelor programs designed to support future work in northern environmental conservation, �Ӱ�ԭ�� is practicing allyship by helping to champion Inuit self-government.” 

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The importance of listening, reflecting and acting with humility was at the forefront of this week’s event held in honour of —an annual day of remembrance to acknowledge the history and harmful impacts of Canada’s residential and day school system.

On Sept. 30, close to 200 �Ӱ�ԭ�� University faculty, staff and students attended the “Walking Together in Allyship: A Panel Discussion in Honour of Orange Shirt Day” event, which featured panelists and speakers from across the university community.

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 covers a large area of forest, lakes, and low-lying tundra in James Bay Treaty No. 9 and the Ontario portion of Treaty No. 5. Many of NAN’s 49 member First Nations are accessible only by air, and the young people growing up in these remote communities often have little exposure to the cities where Ontario’s post-secondary institutions are located.

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For , the opportunity to participate in the CU Indigenous Media-making Summer Institute was a breath of fresh air.

“It was a space where I could not only get away from the day-to-day hustle and immerse myself in my art, but also learn new ways of expressing that art,” says Vandale, a filmmaker and member of the .

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Over the summer, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University science students gained hands-on research experience through the . From cancer research to environmental conservation and digital afterlife planning, the internships allowed them to explore their passions. Supported by the Canadian Cancer Society, BISRI offers paid internships, mentorship, and skill development for Black and Indigenous students across various scientific fields.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� students and faculty members can now access two new Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles that share Indigenous ways of knowing on the topics of Indigenous sciences and engaging with land and water.

Led by Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research) Kahente Horn-Miller, the Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles are produced and delivered by Indigenous experts. Constructed as Brightspace modules, the Bundles can be incorporated into any course as a way of fostering an understanding of Indigenous history and politics within a Canadian context and prompting students to consider how this knowledge might be applied to their area of study.

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As Indigenous elders age, the original placenames used to navigate the land we live on in Canada run the risk of being lost to time.

To ensure this important information is remembered, recorded and shared within Indigenous communities and beyond, �Ӱ�ԭ�� University researcher and alumna Rebekah Ingram created the  in collaboration with Kahente Horn-Miller,  associate professor in �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies.

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