Office of Indigenous Engagement
International Inuit Day - November 7
Today we honor International Inuit Day, celebrating the rich culture, timeless wisdom, and enduring strength of Inuit across Inuit Nunangat and the globe. We recognize their profound connection to the land, ocean, and alongside their vital contributions to northern governance and environmental stewardship.
May we continue to uplift Inuit voices, safeguard language and traditions, and support strong, self-determined Arctic communities.
Indigenous Veterans Day - November 8
For generations, Indigenous peoples served with extraordinary bravery and skill—from the World Wars to modern peacekeeping—often while facing severe systemic discrimination at home.
Today, we honour their memories and lived experiences, remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who returned to confront disenfranchisement.
Their unwavering dedication to protecting our lands and communities will never be forgotten.
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.
Let us move forward with promise, hope and caring for the sake of those children not yet born, seven generations into the future.
Sanctified Kindness: Reciprocity Among Relatives 2026 Journey Update
On Nov. 26, we commemorate nine years since the launch of ii’ taa’poh’to’p, UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy.
To celebrate, we invite students, faculty, leadership and community partners to join us for the 2026 ii’ taa’poh’to’p Journey Update.
The Strategy
Launched in 2017, ii' taa'poh'to'p guides the University of Calgary on its path to truth and reconciliation.
Stories
Kokum Calls You brings community together for reconciliation and relationship building
Inter-faculty collaboration helps honour Indigenous peoples on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Indigenous youth explore UCalgary campus
Outreach summer camp program encourages leadership through connection with Elders
Rethinking how we understand Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
Dr. Tamara Bodnar receives Killam Memorial Emerging Leader Chair for her community-engaged research
Honourable Chief Phil Fontaine delivers keynote for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Community members gather at events hosted by UCalgary in recognition of Orange Shirt Day
"It's not mine at all. It's ours as a group"
Research Excellence Chair supports Inuit-directed research grounded in relationships, accountability and community priorities
Putting Indigenous Ways of Knowing at the centre of understanding cancer care
How a collaborative project explores a holistic model of cancer care while putting Indigenous research principles into practice
