ii' taa'poh'to'p
A place to rejuvenate and re-energize during a journey
Our Role in Reconciliation
Education has played a fundamental role in the colonization and cultural genocide of Indigenous peoples in Canada through historical oppressive assimilation legislation and policies. As guided by ii' taa'poh'to'p, the University of Calgary is dedicated to walk a parallel path towards reconciliation. As one of the top five research intensive post-secondary institutions in Canada, the university is committed to reimagining and nurturing meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples in teaching, learning, research and community engagement.
"This strategy is not about integration. It's not about assimilation. It's recognizing that we have two very different cultures that want to walk together, on a path, in a good way."
- Dr. Dru Marshall, PhD, former provost and vice-president, academic
ii’ taa’poh’to’p
Read the strategy document, which guides our journey forward in the coming years.
Released in November 2017.
Our Journey
Learn about the strategy's foundations, the historical and cultural context of truth and reconciliation, and our consultation process as we developed our strategy
Explore
Learn about our conceptual and cultural models and how we are rethinking ways of knowing, doing, connecting and being, using the guiding principles of transformation, renewal and shared space.