Indigenization Initiative

Consultation, collaboration, action, and reflection

At ��̽��, and at Eyēʔ Sqȃ'lewen - 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 Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen: 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 Four Corner-Post model. Demonstrating leadership and initiative, ��̽�� reaches out to the local First Nations, the Métis Nation and urban Indigenization organizations. Community representatives have been guiding our work since 1991, on the 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. FAQ about Indigenization.

Priority areas

Our four priority areas reflect our commitment to engage in Indigenous education, services, and leadership. Each priority area embodies our Ways of Being and places our students’ 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.

Indigenization Action Plan

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.