Indigenous Initiatives
Oki, and welcome to the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge. Our 免费福利资源在线看片鈥檚 Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone.
免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge Territorial Acknowledgement statements
In 1975, the 免费福利资源在线看片 established one of Canada's first . Since then, our campuses have created programs and initiatives to support Blackfoot and all Indigenous peoples.
Report to the President
In the summer of 2011, President Mahon asked Roy Weasel Fat, Red Crow Community College Vice President Academic, and uLethbridge faculty members Drs. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) '72, LLD '04)* and Jane O'Dea to create a strategy to support Indigenous students, faculty, staff and community members at the 免费福利资源在线看片.
After thorough collaboration with Indigenous communities, they submitted seven recommendations in the Report to the President: FNMI Centre.
On March 20, 2012, a Band Council Resolution from the Blood Tribe was established in support of a proposed Niitsitapi Gathering place.
In his Open Letter dated May 29, 2012, President Mahon has committed to upholding the historic prominence of Blackfoot and all Indigenous peoples at the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge:
"We will place greater focus on recruiting and retaining Blackfoot and other First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students, the fastest growing young adult population in Canada. However, enrolment is not the only reason to focus on this population. Creating opportunity and an inclusive campus environment for all students is simply the right thing to do."
Iniskim Education Committee
In the spring of 2013, the 免费福利资源在线看片's Iniskim Education Committee, established as a result of the Report to the President: FNMI Centre, held its first meeting. Their work includes creating the Blackfoot and First Nations Metis and Inuit Protocol Handbook.
Memorandum of Understanding with Red Crow Community College
In June 2014, the 免费福利资源在线看片's of Governors and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage deeper collaboration to benefit both institutions' students, faculty, staff and community.
Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Place
On December 4, 2014, the 免费福利资源在线看片 opened a new Indigenous gathering centre as recommended in the Report to the President. Named for Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc (BA) '72, LLD '04)*, Special Advisor to the President and Professor Emeritus, Iikaisskini or "Low Horn" is a special place for the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge and a tie to Blackfoot and other Indigenous communities.
Learn more about Iikaisskini Gathering Place
Truth and Reconciliation
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Summary and Final Reports calls on us all to contribute to reconciliation. Educational institutions in particular have a crucial role to play in developing and implementing 鈥渁 process of truth and healing鈥漑1] that explores the generational effects of residential schools, honours survivors鈥 resilience, and promotes reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The 免费福利资源在线看片's Truth and Reconciliation Committee developed a set of initiatives in support of the TRC recommendations to be designed and undertaken in collaboration with a range of 免费福利资源在线看片 and community representatives and partners.
EleV
EleV, a unique partnership between the Blackfoot Confederacy, the 免费福利资源在线看片 of Lethbridge and the Mastercard Foundation, will enable Indigenous youth to achieve their goals and become leaders in their communities by:
- improving Indigenous student transition to post-secondary
- maximizing student success
- increasing work integrated learning opportunities and entrepreneurship supports
- creating partnerships and programs leading to employment opportunities for Blackfoot youth
- supporting Blackfoot Nations in realizing their economic development aspirations
Academic programs and student supports
Dhillon School of Business: Indigenous student support
Language and library resources
*denotes uLethbridge alumni
[1] Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future: Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, page 27.