Community
Our Community
The University of Toronto is committed to fostering, strengthening, and enriching new and existing initiatives that will allow our Indigenous students and future students to reach their full potential. We are hard at work implementing every recommendation and call to action that our Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering recently issued.
Browse this site for an overview of resources, services, clubs, and events that our tri-campus communities of Indigenous staff, faculty, and students have hosted and nurtured over the years. And to learn more about the University’s commitment to truth and reconciliation, don’t forget to check out our Indigenous Gateway.
Programs & Resources
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Indigenous Student Services
We provide culturally relevant services to Indigenous students to support academic success, personal growth, and leadership development. We offer learning opportunities for all students to engage with Indigenous communities on campus and beyond.
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UTM Indigenous Centre
The Indigenous Centre at the University of Toronto Mississauga works to support Indigenous students, staff and faculty at UTM as well as inspire and welcome future Indigenous students. The Indigenous Centre works to promote equity for Indigenous people among students, staff, faculty and throughout the campus.
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UTSC Indigenous Outreach Program
The Indigenous Outreach Program at the University of Toronto Scarborough is an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to connect with Indigenous communities on traditional teaching land.
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Centre for Indigenous Studies
Indigenous Studies at the University of Toronto is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program within the Faculty of Arts and Science. The program is dedicated to understanding and supporting the priorities and aspirations of Indigenous peoples in Canada and throughout the world.
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Indigenous Student Handbook
The Indigenous Student Handbook offers you information about the services that U of T offers to Indigenous students who choose to study with us, as well as the many ways to connect with community on campus, and a guide to the application process. Take a look and explore what U of T has to offer to our Indigenous community.
First Nations House Tipi Assembly
Check out how the First Nations House tipi is assembled with Michael White, director of First Nations House Indigenous Student Services and Dave Lundberg of Sewn Home.
Indigenous Garden at
U of T Scarborough
Located on the UTSC Edible Campus Farm, the Indigenous Garden creates space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students to come together and see the work that Indigenous people have been doing for thousands of years. Learn more about the UTSC Farm.
Knowledge Keepers & Faculty
Elders embody a living memory of the past, a perspective on the present, and a guiding vision toward the future. They are a vital presence at the University of Toronto and we encourage students to engage and grow in connection with them. Indigenous staff and faculty provide valuable teachings to students and the wider community. Learn more about our Knowledge Keepers & Faculty.
Indigenous Student Initiatives and Services
Student-run clubs and organizations are an important part of the university experience for most University of Toronto students, and our Indigenous students are among our most dynamic leaders. Our students enjoy film appreciation clubs, debating societies, sports teams, activist groups, and fitness classes.