b'AdvertorialThe University of Ottawa Students who choose the University of Ot- Indigenous CommunityLocated in the capital of Canada and within Mashkawazwogamig Indigenous Resource tawa do so at an exciting time as implemen-the traditional territory of the Algonquintation of the IAP has started and marks theCentre (IRC): A space for students to study Nation, the University of Ottawa is uniquelybeginning of a new chapter of learning andand to socialize with their peers. The positioned in an important region of gover- change at our campus.IRC moved into a new home this year to nance, research, and commerce. It is a hubprovide additional space and resources for where citizens from around the country andGovernanceIndigenous learners. Community members the world reside, work, and study; it is a placeThe Office of Indigenous Affairs managescan use the IRC to access workstations, where nations meet. Mashkawazwogamigthe Indigenous portfolio at the Universityconnect with staff, speak with Elders, and Indigenous Resource Centre and the Universi- of Ottawa and regularly works with othermeet faculty. ty of Ottawa are aware of this and encourageoffices, departments, and faculties to sup-individuals from First Nations, Inuit, andport Indigenization efforts on campus. TheActive student community: uOttawa Mtis nations to consider studying in thisteam also works with internal and externalfeatures Indigenous student associations diverse area and on our beautiful campus.partners to create academic and professionalat the undergraduate and graduate level as Join approximately 500 other self-identifiedopportunities for students. Composed ofwell as one within the Faculty of Law. These Indigenous learners who chose the UniversityFirst Nations and Mtis members who also li- associations offer new students a network of Ottawa for the education and the skillsaise with Inuit community partners to ensureof friends and professional contacts and required to broaden their horizons and to givea broad spectrum of voices and worldviewsensure they feel welcomed and connected back to their communities. are represented and used to raise the voicesupon arrival.Policy of Indigenous students at uOttawa. Funding your studies: uOttawa is proud to In 2020, the University of Ottawa released itsWhy study at the University of Ottawa? offer a variety of generous Indigenous Action Plan (IAP), a document uOttawa is one of the top 10 research inten- financial awards to presented in four thematic areas that aims tosive universities in Canada Indigenous learners mobilize the university community in creatingsuch as the Indigenous an environment that reflects, enhances, uOttawa is among the most sustainableLeadership Scholarship, includes and supports Indigenous cultureuniversity globally a prestigious award and peoples on campus. This is an important step in the process of Indigenizing the cam-Faculty and students in Ottawa have easyof $26,000 (overpus, and makes our commitment to Indige- access to a beautiful natural environmentfour years). Visit the nous communities fully visible, sustainablewhich includes the Rideau waterways,website to learn more and real. The work involved in creating thisGatineau Park and an extensive greenbelt,about the financial document was made possible by consultationas well as a growing urban core, offering aawards available to with Indigenous communities and it requiredrange of dynamic sustainability challengessupport your student approximately three years to complete. to examine experience!For additional information, please visit www.uottawa.ca/indigenous (613) 562-5800 Ex. 2496 irc-cra@uOttawa.ca'