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The mandate of the Writing Symbols at the University of Calgary is to provide a culturally appropriate environment that encourages and supports the success of Aboriginal students in their pursuit of knowledge and higher education. The Writing Symbols provides academic, personal, and cultural support services and programs to prospective and current First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students, and offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment for the whole campus community.

Come get professional headshots on October 19th at the lodge 📸 These are great to have for LinkedIn, CVs, and other appl...
10/09/2026

Come get professional headshots on October 19th at the lodge 📸 These are great to have for LinkedIn, CVs, and other applications.

📌 Registration is required

Join us for a Relative Plant Walk on October 13th 🌿📌 Registration required
10/07/2026

Join us for a Relative Plant Walk on October 13th 🌿

📌 Registration required

🌟 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🌟The Writing Symbols Lodge is looking for volunteers to support our 2026 WSL Showcase!📅 Monday, S...
09/10/2026

🌟 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🌟

The Writing Symbols Lodge is looking for volunteers to support our 2026 WSL Showcase!

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 8:30am - 4:30pm
📍 Writing Symbols Lodge (MSC 390Z) + Life Design Hub

Volunteers can join us for the morning, afternoon, or full day! Tasks may include:
• Event set-up & take-down
• Elder assistance
• Food assistance
• General event support

✨ Volunteer hours approved for your CCR!

Interested in volunteering? Register through Better Impact!
You can sign up here:
https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=3b58579f-6566-4942-9f87-041a0e4e443c&ApplicationFormNumber=1

Questions? Contact Gaelin MacDonald at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us make this year’s WSL Showcase a success! 🧡

Calling all UCalgary Student Pow Wow Dancers!We are inviting you to come dressed in your regalia, or simply bring yourse...
09/08/2026

Calling all UCalgary Student Pow Wow Dancers!

We are inviting you to come dressed in your regalia, or simply bring yourself, and join us for this year’s Campus Expo Pow Wow! Dances will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the TFDL Quad.

You are welcome to store your regalia and belongings in the Writing Symbols Lodge office while you participate. We will have a designated, safe space for your things, and Writing Symbols Lodge staff will be keeping an eye on the space.

We hope to see you there and look forward to dancing with you!

New to university, or looking to expand your academic toolbox? Register for UNIV 205 in the Fall 2026 term!University 20...
08/21/2026

New to university, or looking to expand your academic toolbox? Register for UNIV 205 in the Fall 2026 term!

University 205: Effective Learning Strategies is offered through the Faculty of Arts in conjunction with the Writing Symbols Lodge and taught through an Indigenous lens. This course is designed to give students the academic skills they need to succeed in post secondary and also create a supportive community around them.

Here are the course details (note: we will not be offering a Winter 2027 section this year):
Fall 2026 Regular Schedule (section 1): Closed to ISAP students only.
Fall 2026 Regular Schedule (section 5): Open to all Indigenous students. Fridays 1:00pm-3:45pm.

Email: [email protected]

Welcome Indigi-students, to Fall 2026!If you are new to campus or returning, we invite you to join us on September 1st f...
08/21/2026

Welcome Indigi-students, to Fall 2026!

If you are new to campus or returning, we invite you to join us on September 1st for our opening smudge and prayer. Ground yourself as you begin the next chapter in your academic journey, many blessings~

Are you passionate about learning? Consider becoming a Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) mentor for the 2026-27 Indigen...
08/14/2026

Are you passionate about learning? Consider becoming a Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) mentor for the 2026-27 Indigenous Student Access Program cohort.

Contact Vaughan McMillan for more details at:

[email protected]

08/06/2026

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Noella Wells/Ootaikimmiakii, BEd, MEd, will be joining us for the upcoming IRTP session, along with other Elders, Knowle...
07/30/2026

Noella Wells/Ootaikimmiakii, BEd, MEd, will be joining us for the upcoming IRTP session, along with other Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous professionals! The next Indigenous Relations Training Program will be August 18-21, 2026.

Registration is open to all students, staff, or community members seeking to better understand the lasting attempts of colonization that affect Canada's Indigenous population today and how to effectively build relationships with Indigenous communities.

Participants who complete all eight modules of the Indigenous Relations Training Program will receive a formal certificate, verifying that the participant has completed 24 hours of non-credit Professional Development.

Learn more and register here: https://ucalgary.ca/writing-symbols/community/indigenous-relations

Address

University Of Calgary, MSC 390, 2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T2N1N4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14032206034

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