Resources & Support

Aboriginal Education Council (AEC)

The AEC is a group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and professionals within the university and community organizations that are motivated to support TMU students and faculty in regards to Indigenous curriculum and student and faculty support for professional development.

AEC and Aboriginal Initiatives as part of the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion have been given the responsibility to guide, develop and give the leadership of Aboriginal education at TMU.

The council's work includes a focus on the implementation of the Postsecondary Education Fund for Aboriginal Learners (PEFAL) through the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Visit the Aboriginal Education Council website to learn more and contact Cher Trudeau, Office of Aboriginal Initiatives Administrative Assistant and Aboriginal Education Council Coordinator.

Indigenous Students Association

The Indigenous Students Association (ISA) is a student-run group focused on addressing the needs of TMU’s Indigenous students and enhancing the circle of understanding between the Indigenous community and the diverse cultural groups on campus.

In the spirit of cooperation and global community, ISA works to build, amplify and maintain Indigenous voices across campus. They also work towards addressing issues faced by Indigenous peoples in the areas of human rights, education and personal development.

ISA’s goals aim to support students by engaging in TMU’s student life. The three main goals seek to:

advocate for students
develop positive relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous students
support and enhance a positive awareness of Indigenous issues within TMU

Follow the ISA on social media 

Facebook: Indigenous Students’ Association at RU (external link)
Twitter: @isa_Xuniversity (external link)

TMU Pow Wow

On October 17th, 1998, TMU became the first Toronto University to host a Traditional Pow Wow. The day included dancing, drumming, and artwork, as an estimated 1,200 people attended.

Twenty years later, on September 21, 2018, the TMU Pow Wow relaunched with the help of Saagajiwe and the Provost’s Office. TMU Pow Wow is an annual event.

Visit the TMU Pow Wow website to learn more and contact the PowWow team.

Follow the TMU Pow Wow on social media 

Instagram: @XUPowWow (external link)
Facebook: X University Pow Wow (external link)
Twitter: @xupowwow (external link)