In response to this emerging movement, #UWaterloo's Dr. Kelsey Leonard, professor @envwaterloo and Canada Research Chair, with an international group of Indigenous researchers have offered a definition of Water Back for Water research. More: https://t.co/Xgj5TWZYxl
“The initiative covers current and incoming students who are members of the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.”
Great job! THIS is an example of substantive, meaningful & impactful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Please just make sure it goes to actual First Nations, Inuit & Metis Nation students. #reconciliation#indigenous#NativeTwitter#education
An excellent evening Celebrating Black Communities at UW! What powerful words, beautiful energy, and pure love in the room. Big changes have happened and more incredible action underway! Miigwech to @DrCSTaylor and team for an inspiring and moving evening.
Kudos to Jean Becker, AVP Indigenous Relations for leading the work and to the senior leadership for their support and work in making this landmark move! I had a front row seat from the moment the idea was spoken to the announcement! #relationship#action#collaboration
The University of Waterloo is waiving tuition fees for all qualifying students from First Nations communities on whose traditional territory the university is located. https://t.co/NNGMaZeSuC
@bangishimo_ @UWaterloo Let’s meet and chat. There are a lot of great things happening on campus. We are always open to chatting with anyone about the work that is going on. You’re in the employee teams channel still, send us a message and we can make a time to meet up in our brand new office! :D
Miigwech to @Conrad_Grebel for inviting us into your space to share time, a meal, and knowledge! @IndigenousUW is happy to connect and be a partner in learning and sharing! #community#relationality#sharing
It's Giving Tuesday! Miigwech to Rico Mariani, our Challenge Champion! Rico will match every dollar given to the Indigenous Opportunities Fund at Waterloo! We encourage you to help us make the most of Rico's generosity! Every dollar counts!
https://t.co/4hpfs2s9PB
I was fortunate to experience a Sunrise Ceremony this morning at the Ceremonial Fire Grounds at United College with our #UWaterloo community. #grateful#UWaterlooProud
This morning, the #UWaterloo community came together for a traditional sunrise ceremony to express our appreciation & thanks for life and nature. It is also an appropriate start to an important day in our journey towards reconciliation. #UWaterlooCommunity#UWaterlooProud
Connecting ION to apple fritters! The new Market Trail runs from Northfield Station to Farmer’s Market Road. The trail is fully lit and will be maintained all winter.
Opening celebration is tomorrow, Aug. 18 at 9:30 am, at the Farmer’s Market end of the trail!
#BikeWR
Welcome Elder Myeengun Henry! Waterloo is so lucky to have you onboard to aid in leading this important work. I am thrilled with this news! Miigwech for the work you have already been doing on the Indigenous Advisory Council!
Chi-Miigwech to the 60 donors who've given to the University of Waterloo Indigenous Initiatives Challenge! Your generosity matters and is appreciated! A few more hours to go... https://t.co/g8i1CJKW7O
#changemaking#IndigenousInitiatives#Miigwech#GivingTuesday#Thankful
The Equity Office at #UWaterloo is offering a NEW online workshop called Unlearning the Binary: Fostering a Truly Trans Inclusive Campus.
December, 02, 2021, 10am-12pm.
Open and free to all #UW students, faculty, and staff. Learn more and register: https://t.co/vG5KGhETRu
@lanahjewell super fan over here! I find her work to be grounded in Indigenous culture and truth. I find her work to be very meaningful on many levels. Chi-miigwech for sharing your talent with the world. ✊🏽❤️
I’m incredibly grateful to those at @instagram for commissioning me to create these stickers. I put so much love and intention into each of these pieces and feel SO excited that people all over the world can use them. 🌞
It is Indigenous Veterans' Day in Canada. I honour & reflect on the Indigenous who fought on behalf of a country who did not recognize them as citizens or allow them to vote. This speaks volumes. #vision#IndigenousVeteransDay#proud https://t.co/Y3PDArGZgM
At noon today, #UWaterloo students will walk out in solidarity with & support of those impacted by sexual violence on Ontario campuses. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office will be there to offer support, and to stand with our students and campus community. (1/3)