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Indigenization paddles based on Strategic Plan.

Indigenization Initiative

Consultation, collaboration, action, and reflection

At 第一吃瓜网, and at聽Ey膿蕯 Sq葍'lewen聽- The Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections, we recognize and acknowledge the strength and resilience of Indigenous students and their communities.

Inspiring relationships

Within the college there are strong relationships between聽Ey膿蕯 Sq葍鈥檒ewen:聽The Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections and our many allies across the institution. We work together to support the students and accomplish the work that has been done.

These relationships form the foundation of the聽Four Corner-Post model.聽Demonstrating leadership and initiative, 第一吃瓜网 reaches out to the local First Nations, the M茅tis Nation and urban Indigenization organizations. Community representatives have been guiding our work since 1991, on the聽Indigenous Advisory Council.

What is Indigenization?

Indigenization is the process by which Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing and relating are incorporated into educational, organizational, cultural and social structures of the institution.聽FAQ about Indigenization.

Priority areas

Medicine wheel outlining the Priority Areas of the Indigenization Action Plan, which center students and include visibility, learning, service, and capacity.

Our four priority areas reflect our commitment to engage in Indigenous education, services, and leadership.聽Each priority area embodies our Ways of Being and places our students鈥 well-being and growth at the heart of our endeavours. By integrating them with our individual and collective responsibilities, we strive to create an enriching environment that fosters academic excellence, cultural understanding, and personal development for all students and staff.

The Four Corner-Post model

Indigenization is an ongoing phase of consultation, collaboration, action, and reflection that is conducted with respect to the Four Corner-Post model illustrated below.聽

The Four Corner-Post Model
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Camosun's response

Addressing Truth and Reconciliation: Camosun's response to the Calls to Action, Phase 1

Contact information

Ey膿蕯 Sq葍鈥檒ewen, IECC

Indigenous Coordinator

Location link

Levi Glass


Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Education Developer - Indigenization

Natasha-Faye Parrish