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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Approaching Journalism from an Indigenous Perspective

The sunrise ceremony kicked off an experience much different from your average university... More

Monday, October 6, 2025

Seeing Ourselves: Indigenous Stories in Focus

This unique media-curation experience, supported through SSHRC funding secured by Dr. Kester Dyer (Associate Professor, Film Studies), as well as financial and in-kind contributions from the School for Studies in Arts and... More

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

To Keep the Fire Burning

Collaborative Initiative Aims to Preserve the Cultural and Linguistic Heritage of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun through AI and Immersive... More

Monday, September 29, 2025

In Honour of Orange Shirt Day

Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day, an annual day of remembrance to acknowledge the history and lasting impacts of residential and day schools. The national movement was sparked by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad’s story.... More

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Carleton Brings Northern Expertise and Experience to University of the Arctic

When Carleton University was formally and unanimously admitted into membership of the University of the Arctic (UArctic) at the network’s annual assembly in Inari, Finland, last... More

Monday, June 16, 2025

Indigenous Students Build Connections, Ceremony and Understanding on Transformative Trip to Peru

In February 2025, four Indigenous students from Carleton University traveled to the Andean community of Paru Paru, Peru as part of the... More

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Appointment Extensions for Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller and Dr. Catherine Khordoc

On behalf of President Wisdom Tettey, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Catherine Khordoc, Deputy Provost (Academic Operations and Planning) and Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller,... More

Monday, June 9, 2025

Conservation & Sustainability students work with Pikwakanagan First Nation

Second-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies students engaged with members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation during the winter term to research and prepare... More

Friday, May 9, 2025

Carleton Launches Updated Process for Identifying Chosen Names

Carleton has launched an updated Chosen Name process, which is available to all staff, faculty and students via Carleton Central. This new approach improves how chosen first names... More

Friday, April 25, 2025

Carleton Indigenous Leaders Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

Dr. Kahente Horn-Miller, Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research and Benny Michaud, Director of the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community... More

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The Next Generation of Indigenous Journalists

Storytelling is central to Indigenous cultures, and one particular type of storytelling has a vital role to play in Canada’s long journey toward... More

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Nunavut Arctic College Students Visit Carleton for Environmental Science Collaboration

In December, 13 students from Nunavut Arctic College’s (NAC) Environmental Technology Program (ETP) visited Carleton as part of a growing... More

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Fostering Indigenous Journalism

Carleton introduces new Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities... More

Monday, December 2, 2024

Honouring Sky Woman and Her Fall to Earth

Kahente Horn-Miller, Associate Vice President, Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research at Carleton lead a conversation and presentation of her performance piece “We are Her and She is Us – Sky Woman’s Story” –... More

Monday, November 11, 2024

Opening the Circle: How Indigenous Pedagogies are being Hardwired into the Department of Electronics

Prof. Connor Kupchak (Electronics) adds a new feature to electronics course problem analysis (PA) sessions to make them more collaborative,... More

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Using Virtual Reality to Engage with Indigenous Storytelling

Kester Dyer, Assistant Professor in Film Studies, collaborated with the Experiential Learning Hub (ELH) to give his second-year students in his Indigenous Cinema and Media course... More

Monday, November 4, 2024

Chief Benedict Abram: Transforming First Nations Child and Family Services

Speaking to a crowded room at Carleton University, Regional Chief of Ontario Benedict Abram described the recent negotiations between the Assembly of First Nations and the... More

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Indigenous Artists Get Hands-On Experience Through Carleton Media-Making Institute

Six Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island gained hands-on experience at the second annual Indigenous media-making gathering at... More

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Indigenous Studies at Carleton – Belle’s Story

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Carleton Adopts Indigenous Identity Verification Policies

Carleton University has adopted two policies to verify Indigenous identity for employment competitions, academic programs and awards, grants, bursaries and scholarships that are limited to... More

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Walking Together in Allyship: Carleton Reflects on Conciliation with Indigenous Peoples on Orange Shirt Day

The importance of listening, reflecting and acting with humility was at the forefront of the event held in honour of Orange Shirt... More

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Carleton students create National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Awareness Campaign

In collaboration with the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research) and the Book Arts Lab in the... More

Friday, September 13, 2024

NAN Youth Leadership Program Brings First Nations Youth to Ottawa for Week of Workshops and Activities

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) covers a large area of forest, lakes, and low-lying tundra in James Bay Treaty No. 9 and the Ontario portion... More

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Muskowekwan First Nation honours three ASAU professors with Star Blankets

The Muskowekwan First Nation has bestowed Star Blankets, a deeply meaningful gift, upon Professor Stephen Fai, Adjunct Professor Lyette Fortin, and Adjunct Professor Jim Mountain,... More

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Carleton Students Gain Hands-On Experience through Black and Indigenous Internships

Over the summer, Carleton University science students gained hands-on research experience through the Black and Indigenous Summer Research... More

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Carleton Establishes Two New Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles

Carleton students and faculty members can now access two new Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles that share Indigenous ways of knowing on the topics of Indigenous sciences... More

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Nenìnàwinigewining (June 2024))

We extend a heartfelt welcome and mindful recognition to our Elders in the community whose wisdom and guidance enrich our gatherings. Their presence and teachings provide invaluable insights that deepen our understanding and... More

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Remapping and Remembering: A Digital Map to Revitalize Indigenous Placenames

As Indigenous elders age, the original placenames used to navigate the land we live on in Canada run the risk of being lost to time. To ensure this important information is... More

Monday, May 27, 2024

2024 Indigenous Graduate Honouring Ceremony

On April 26, 2024, Carleton University, the University of Ottawa, Algonquin College and La Cité joined to celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit postsecondary students graduating in the Ottawa community. 30+ students... More

Friday, May 24, 2024

Norval Morrisseau: Reviving Legacy Through Storylines

A Digital Journey into the Life of the Iconic Indigenous... More

Friday, May 3, 2024

Kinàmàgawin Progress Report – April 2024

The 2024 Kinàmàgawin Progress Report represents the significant collective actions that have been undertaken to address the 41 Calls to Action since the 2022 progress... More

Friday, April 19, 2024

Children and Youth Powwow Marks the Start of a New Season

On March 16 and 17, the Carleton University campus buzzed with anticipation as the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement welcomed approximately 1,500 people for a two-day... More

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Carleton’s Fifth Annual Kinàmàgawin Symposium Explores Indigenous Spirituality and Connection to the Land

On Feb. 8, members of the Carleton University community gathered to participate in the fifth annual Kinàmàgawin Symposium hosted by the... More

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Indigenous Round Dance at Carleton creates an evening of community and sharing

More than 200 people gathered at Carleton University for a Round Dance, a tradition as old as the land on which the university campus is located. Hosted by the Centre for... More

Thursday, September 28, 2023

More than 40 campus locations designated as smudge-friendly

Carleton has added more than 40 pre-approved smudge-friendly spaces on campus, including the Architecture Building and Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, which are the first buildings to... More

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