Indigenous initiatives

Discover our initiatives and learn how you can join the conversation:

Land Affirmation
Social and cultural events
National Indigenous History Month
Truth and Reconciliation Week
4 Seasons of Reconciliation Education program for employees
In-class presentations on campus or in the community
Indigenous services for students at the Tsi Titewaya’taró:roks
Guidelines for Acknowledging Territory Protocols and Working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Community Members
Indigenous Circle on Education (ICE)

“Indigenizing Loyalist College goes beyond student and employee education programming; it also encompasses celebration, cultural exchange, and relationship building. As we come together to honour the rich cultural traditions of our region, we hope to create meaningful opportunities for understanding and connection between our local Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members.”

Jennifer Tewathahá:kwa Maracle
Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation

Land Affirmation

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. We offer respect to Indigenous people from all nations who call this area home. We honour elders and traditional knowledge keepers, past, present, and future.

Review the Guidelines for Acknowledging Territory Protocols and Working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Community Members

A photo of a structure outside of loyalist college. The Sun is setting in the back.

Social and cultural events

Loyalist is proud to present a variety of events that provide opportunities for our community to celebrate and learn about Indigenous cultures, histories and perspectives. Check back to this page for news about upcoming events.

4 Seasons of Reconciliation Education program for employees

As a leader in advancing the Calls to Action from Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Loyalist launched the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation education program for all employees. With this mandatory training, we strive to help our college community practise intentional inclusion in all we do – on and off campus.

Developed by Reconciliation Education in collaboration with the First Nations University of Canada, this program provides foundational knowledge on Truth and Reconciliation and the renewed relationship between Canada and Indigenous peoples. Staff and faculty are encouraged to embrace these teachings as an opportunity to become an active participant in advancing Truth and Reconciliation and creating meaningful change in our community.

Learn more and complete the module in myLoyalist

In-class presentation request (on campus or in the community)

Loyalist College’s Indigenous Services team looks forward to speaking with your students.

We are available to visit your class, both on campus or off-site at high schools, territorial vocational centres and colleges within Southern Ontario.

For current students, we can provide information on Indigenous-related issues; for future students we can share an overview of Loyalist, including our programs and services.

Please complete the form below and we will get back to you shortly!

Indigenous Services – In-Class Presentation Request

Name(Required)

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Requested Date of Presentation(Required)

What time is your class?(Required)

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Name of School and Program/Course(Required)

Would you like the presentation to take place at the A’nó:wara Learning Circle at the Belleville campus (weather permitting)?(Required)

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Room number for presentation(Required)

We will use this location if not holding the presentation at the A’nó:wara Learning Circle (either due to preference or if the weather does not permit being outside).

How long would you like the presentation to be?(Required)

What would you like us to cover during the presentation?(Required)

Is there a particular presenter you would like to request?(Required)

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If there is a particular presenter you would like to request, please include their name below.

If you know the home address for this particular presenter, please include it below.

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Guidelines for Acknowledging Territory Protocols and Working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Community Members

The purpose of this document is to assist Loyalist College students and employees through the process of respectfully and ethically inviting, interacting, and collaborating with Indigenous Peoples and communities. These guidelines and protocols may also aid in the development of policies and procedures concerning teaching, research, employment, and strategies for outreach and engagement with Indigenous communities.

View the Guidelines

Review policy ADMIN 126 Including Indigenous Knowledge and Community Members in College Activities