Mamawi
The University of Ottawa sits on a special place 鈥 it is the traditional territory of the Algonquin people and meeting grounds for First Nations who gathered for meetings and ceremony.
In the Algonquin language, the word Mamawi means together. Together, with your support, we can advance reconciliation and create true belonging for Indigenous students.
鈥淭his is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the lives of Indigenous students and support their development as Canada鈥檚 leaders.鈥
Brenda Macdougall
鈥 Academic Delegate for Indigenous Engagement
The Indigenous Action Plan
This is a historic opportunity to take action on truth and reconciliation by supporting the University鈥檚 Indigenous Action Plan. Your gift will:
Build strength
Increase the number of Indigenous professors, post-graduate and graduate students and support research and outreach projects that will build and strengthen connections with Indigenous communities.
Build belonging
Strengthen the role of Mashkawaz矛wogamig, the University鈥檚 Indigenous Resource Centre (IRC), Indigenize curriculums and programs and help professors and staff deepen their cultural competence.
Build connections
Respectfully engage Indigenous Elders and community members who continue to guide the University and fund research with community partners that addresses challenges such as housing and clean water.
鈥淏elonging is more than numbers or structures. It is an experience, a feeling, a sense of safety. Our goal is to ensure that the Indigenous community feels that here.鈥
Darren Sutherland
鈥 Indigenous Community Engagement Officer
Get in touch
Development Office
190 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON Canada
K1N 6N5
Tel.: +1 613-562-5800 ext. 3417
Toll-free: +1 888-352-7222
[email protected]
Our Canadian charitable registration number is 11927 8877 RR0001鈥