CNAS Resources

University of Alberta Indigenous Honorarium

Affirming and Acknowledging Indigenous Ceremonial Practices at the University of Alberta

This document provides guidelines and information on the lighting of ceremonial medicines at the University of Alberta.

Consultation with VPIPR for Program Changes and Approval

Program changes and approval »

TRC Report to Community

Since 2015, the University of Alberta has responded to the TRC Mandate with an emphasis on capacity building and foundational change, building on existing initiatives while also critically examining policy, pedagogy, research frameworks and hiring practices. Learn more »

What is Decolonization? What is Indigenization?

Queen’s University

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

TRC reports

Truth and Reconciliation Commission: 94 Calls To Action

In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian Reconciliation, the TCR makes the following calls to action.

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP)

The Declaration establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous Peoples of the world and it elaborates on existing human right standards and fundamental freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of Indigenous Peoples.

University of Alberta Student Groups and Opportunities

Indigenous Graduate Students’ Association
Indigenous Graduate Students’ Association (IGSA) exists to represent, serve and support the academic and non-academic needs of Indigenous graduate students within The University of Alberta (U of A). Indigenous Students’ Union The ISU represents and advocates for self-identified Indigenous students; the goal is to improve the lives and studies of Indigenous students on campus.
Indigenous Students’ Union
The ISU represents and advocates for self-identified Indigenous students; the goal is to improve the lives and studies of Indigenous students on campus.
First Peoples’ House
First Peoples' House provides an environment of empowerment for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) students at the University of Alberta to achieve personal and academic growth.
Indigenous Scholars’ Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative for Indigenous Master’s students
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative will provide financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who have applied to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program (CGS M).
SAGE- Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) is an Indigenous-led peer and faculty mentoring program headed by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) and the Vice-Provost Office (Indigenous Programming and Research).
Indigenous Student Success Survey (2021)
The Indigenous Student Success Survey contributes to knowledge about Indigenous students’ experiences in order to increase student success at the University of Alberta.