We're committed to:
Respect and inclusivity
Strong relationships
Skennen (Peace)
Access and support
Raising awareness
Consensus-based decision-making
Kahsatstensera (power)
Kahnikonriyo (righteousness / the good mind)
Truth telling
TRC Task Force Implementation Report - Year Six
The Year 6 annual implementation report covers the progress made in implementing the TRCTF recommendations and highlights upcoming initiatives over the 2022-23 academic year.
Statements and Messages
From time to time, statements and messages are released by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and the Associate Vice-Principal (Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation). We encourage you to read the messages and to contact our office with any questions or comments.
Read messages and statementsCommunity Research Partnerships
Indigenous Community Research Partnerships is an open online training resource to help researchers discover a principled approach to research partnerships with Inuit, Métis, and First Nations communities.
*Please note that while the Office of Indigenous Initiatives is a partner in this project, any inquiries related to the training should be directed to the ICRP Project Team at info.icrp@queensu.ca.
Access the trainingUpcoming Events
Nov
04
Wednesday
Community Fire for Peace and the Good Mind
Join us for a community fire to sit among likeminded community members and engage in thoughtful discussions around peace and the good mind
Nov
12
Thursday
26th Indigenous Knowledge Symposium
Join us for the 26th Indigenous Knowledge Symposium at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's University
Nov
19
Thursday
The Truth In Reconciliation: A Conversation - Part 1
Join us for Part 1 of 4 for "The Truth In Reconciliation "
Selected articles from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's Gazette
Oct 21, 2026
Sport as a path to reconciliation
Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s has signed an international declaration focused on Indigenous inclusion, participation, and accountability in sport.
Oct 05, 2026
Truth and Reconciliation: A shared responsibility
At the Sacred Fire, Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s speakers called for learning and sustained action to advance reconciliation.
Sep 30, 2026
Reminder of the past leads to learning
An idea inspired by a past experience led to a "garden" planted to honour victims and survivors of the Canadian residential school system.