Oki, Aba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Tansi
About Us
The Office of Indigenization and Decolonization provides support and direction for Mount Royal University (MRU) to advance Indigenous student success, support Indigenous staff and faculty, grow and maintain relationships with Indigenous communities, advance initiatives in curriculum and research and develop respectful, welcoming spaces on campus.The office is committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and upholding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples principles. These commitments involve building and working within an ethical space where Indigenous perspectives hold equal validity, emphasizing that educational reconciliation is a shared endeavour.
What We Do
The Office of Indigenization and Decolonization advances educational reconciliation at MRU through a commitment to:- Increasing support for faculty in the teaching and learning of Indigenous perspectives and realities.
- Coordinating and supporting the annual Journey to Indigenization event, including recognition of the signing of Treaty 7, Orange Shirt Day, Ani to Pisi (Human Spider Web) and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
- Advancing and sustaining relationships with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, including regular meetings with the Traditional Thinkers Advisory Council.
- Facilitating recruitment and retention strategies for Indigenous faculty and staff.
- Supporting the development and integration of program-focused Indigenous content.
- Activating the renewal of the Indigenous Strategic Plan 2016-2021.
- Supporting Indigenous student success at the Indigenous Honouring Ceremonies and other convocation exercises.