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The 秀色短视频 has taken another step forward on its journey of reconciliation by creating a new undergraduate major in Indigenous Studies.

The major in Indigenous Studies, which will be offered by the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS), will be launched at a public event on Wednesday, March 4, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 秀色短视频. The celebration will feature traditional ceremonies led by emcees Bethany Paulisyn and Grace McQuaid, including an Honour Song performed by Elder Dr. Judy Clark, 秀色短视频鈥檚 Elder in Residence; Elder Thirly Levi; IKERAS senior lecturer Doris Googoo; and IKERAS administrative assistant Alicia Muttart, as well as the Seven Sacred Teachings in Mi鈥檏maq shared by Googoo.

The major, which will begin in the Fall 2026 semester, will focus on land-based education and traditional in-person learning. Students will gain new knowledge and proficiency in addressing Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation. Those who complete the program will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Indigenous Studies. 

鈥淭he new major will respond to the need for learners to understand the diverse cultures and societies of Indigenous peoples, their histories, languages, and cultures,鈥� said Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President, Academic and Research. 鈥淲e are proud to expand our academic offerings in Indigenous education, which further support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission鈥檚 Call to Action #63: 鈥楤uilding student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.鈥欌��

This new undergraduate program is the University鈥檚 latest initiative to provide a supportive environment to Indigenous students and to others who are interested in Indigenous Studies. Currently, students in the University鈥檚 arts, business, and science faculties are able to take a minor in Indigenous Studies.

鈥淚 am very proud that we are now offering an Indigenous Studies major as well as the minor program already in place,鈥� said Dr. Angelina Weenie, Dean of the Faculty of IKERAS. 鈥淭he new major offers students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Indigenous people on Turtle Island. It is a significant advancement in Indigenous education at 秀色短视频鈥攁nd for the still young Faculty of IKERAS.鈥� 

Some of the other ongoing reconciliation initiatives at 秀色短视频 include the presentation of keepsake stoles to Indigenous graduates at Convocation; placement of a traditional tipi on the campus grounds; provision of academic support to Indigenous students through Accessibility Services; inclusion of land acknowledgments on 秀色短视频鈥檚 web pages; and placement of Indigenous posters and artwork throughout campus buildings.