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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.

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2023 ii’ taa’poh’to’p Journey Update: Becoming Relatives

Nov. 28, 2023

Watch the Journey Update recording Read the 2023 Journey Update report

"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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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

2023 Journey Update shows that kinship goes beyond human relations

Event marks anniversary of UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy and renewal of commitment to truth and reconciliation

UCalgary's Journey Update reinforces commitment to ‘becoming good relatives’

Join UCalgary Nov. 28 to celebrate progress, foster relationships, and advance truth and reconciliation through education

Class of 2023: Study of cutting-edge biofuel project opens career paths for UCalgary students

Industry and academic mentors in Sustainable Energy Development master’s degree share their guidance and insights as Hanna Thai and Lleyton Zhou find their way

Class of 2023: Embracing her cultural past leads Piikani artist to an inspiring future

Karli Crowshoe hopes her master’s degree convocation teaches others to follow

Class of 2023: Meet our fall 2023 President’s Award winner

Jasmine McDermott’s many initiatives enriched campus and student life

UCalgary’s 2023-2024 Canadian Writer-in-Residence set to make a big impact

Francine Cunningham will run Indigenous writing circles, manuscript consultations and youth programming

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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.

Hear oral stories from Elders as they share valuable cultural wisdom.

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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