Aboriginal community
FIrst Nations House is your gateway to the Aboriginal community on campus. Join us for Indigenous Education Week each year, or connect with an Aboriginal student group.
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President's Award Ceremony
You are cordially invited to attend the Ceremony and Reception for the President's Award for the Outstanding Native Student of the Year.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 2 p.m.
First Nations House, 563 Spadina Ave., 3rd Floor
Honouring the 2013-14 recipients:
- Kristen Bos, Arts & Science
- Tera Beaulieu, OISE
and, Honouring the 2015-15 recipients:
- Curtis Sobchak, Arts & Science
- Earl Nowgesic, Public Health
University of Toronto President Meric Gertler will be in attendance.
Please RSVP to fnh.info@utoronto.ca or call 416-978-8227
Annual event
Indigenous Education Week
Indigenous Education Week is an annual week-long series of events that highlights the contributions Indigenous knowledge has made to education. It’s a chance for students, staff, faculty and the community to participate in and learn about diverse Indigenous cultures, both local and global.
Events include roundtable discussions, craft workshops, film screenings, teachings and cultural exchange.
Click here to see the full Indigenous Education Week schedule of events.
If you or your organization would like to help us to promote Indigenous Education Week, we would be happy to mail you the 2017 IEW posters when they are available. To request posters please fill out this form.
Aboriginal Law Students’ Association
The Aboriginal Law Students' Association at the Faculty of Law is an active circle of students from many different Aboriginal cultures.
It provides social support for Aboriginal law students, along with promoting awareness about Aboriginal issues and procuring funding for special professional and educational opportunities.
Native Students Association
The Native Students’ Association (NSA) is a student-run initiative whose mandate includes the following:
- The Native Students’ Association (NSA) is committed to the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental well-being of the Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) student body
- The NSA is committed to forging partnerships and community ties with non-Aboriginal student organizations within the University of Toronto
- The NSA recognizes the need to preserve and protect our Indigenous heritages and distinct cultures through the use of tradition, teachings, language and celebration
What does the NSA do?
The NSA creates social and cultural networks of students through feasts, social gatherings, conferences and cultural events. The NSA also supports events run through other students’ organizations both in the University and in broader Canadian communities. Additionally, the NSA Council leaders are advocates on behalf of Indigenous issues in Canada.
Who can join?
Full or part-time students—either undergraduate or graduate—at the University of Toronto or one of its affiliated colleges or access programs.
Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students are welcome to join. All members have voting privileges.
NSA elected Council of Clan Leaders for 2014-2015
NSA governance operates through an Anishinaabe Clan council system. While members may come from other family clans or other systems of governance, elected Council members are mandated to fulfill responsibilities associated with the Clan that they are representing on behalf of NSA.
- Crane Clan Leader: Audrey Rochette
- Loon Clan Leader & CFO: Dhanela Sivaparan
- Fish Clan Leader: Jonah Russell
- Bear Clan Leader: Roy Strebel
- Bird Clan Leader: Vacant
- Hoof Clan Leader: Durika Sivaparan
- Marten Clan Leader: Matthew Cappella
Contact
If you have questions, ideas or a desire to get involved, contact the NSA at 416-978-1042 or at nsa.exec@utoronto.ca or drop by First Nations House.
Visit the Native Students Association Facebook page for pictures and event listings.
The Indigenous Education Network (IEN)
The IEN is a self-determining Aboriginal student association within OISE/UT (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education).
The IEN provides an Aboriginal presence at OISE/UT and a forum for discussion and action on issues relating to Aboriginal education and research.
It supports students and their study interests in Aboriginal education, promotes Aboriginal education, advances education research on Aboriginal issues, and actively encourages the development of Aboriginal curriculum and research.
To learn more, contact them at 416-978-0732.
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) is a peer-based cross-university educational initiative that builds community networks, provides ongoing support and increases the number of Doctoral and Masters credentialed First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Aboriginal scholars across Ontario.
