MacEwan University kihêw waciston

09/02/2026

Check out some of the events that are going on this month! What are you excited for?
All links can be found on our Linktree in our bio and If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected]

Join our knowledge keeper Tom Snow for smudging and start your week off right 💚

Need help drafting a essay? Coming up with a thesis? Editing a presentation? Come by kihêw waciston on Mondays from 1:30-3:30pm and Christian from the Writing center will be here to help!

Have questions around ceremony and you aren't sure who to ask? Join our Ceremony Info Session with our Knowledge Keepers and get your questions answered!

*For Indigenous Students*

Start your semester off in a good way and join us for our Pipe Ceremony and Indigenous Student Welcome.

*Traditional ribbon skirt and moon cycle protocols in place*

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Take the first steps towards a successful school year and come to our Resource Fair to learn about departments across campus and get some free swag!

Come enjoy the fall weather and a full day of outdoor learning! We will be hanging out by the firepit telling stories, having bannock on a stick, and having a good laugh! Come craft, visit, or watch as Tom Snow demonstrates how to set up a mini tipi.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Join ADR for a interactive presentation and activity!

Join us on Sept 23 for some Orange shirt themed crafting for every crafting level. From a mindful origami folding tutorial, to a simple felt orange heart, come craft in community. All skill levels welcome.

Feeling lonesome for home? Are classes stressing you out? Need a place to de-stress, vent, let it out? Join our Sharing circle lead by WPS cross appointment Shannon Cardinal.

Career Services will be offering seven sessions for kihêw waciston students throughout the year, join us for the first session "Next Steps: Whats after graduation - work or graduate school?"

09/01/2026

Check out our September Calendar! 🌻🧸🍂✨☕🧺🥜🐿️🪵🍯🍎🤎🧦🎃🏵️🍯🥮🍁🍄🌤️

08/31/2026

We are hiring for the Administrative Assistant to the Associate Vice-President! Apply today! More information in our link tree!

08/28/2026

Check out MacEwan's Article on Tyra Delver and her 10 minute film called pâkwêsikan sâkihtin: Bannock Is Love, which is set to premiere on September 16th at the Toronto Film Festival. https://buff.ly/dx7bgAJ

Photo Credit: Steven Stefaniuk

08/27/2026

The Indigenous Research Group (IRG) at MacEwan University is looking for a Student Research Assistant for Fall 2026.
This is a chance to support Indigenous-led research, connect with faculty, community partners, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers, and help build a stronger research community on campus while gaining hands-on experience for grad school, research roles, or community-based careers.
Apply by September 15
Open to current MacEwan undergraduate students in good academic standing with an interest in Indigenous research, reconciliation, or community-engaged scholarship — no specific program required. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit your application to [email protected]
For more info, please check out the attached pdf link: https://buff.ly/yktBvdc

08/19/2026

Get ready for the Winter 2027 term! Use the new code to apply today.

Waiver code: tawaww27

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

We are inviting Indigenous community members, leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, youth leaders, advocates, alumni and professionals from across amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton and surrounding communities to join MacEwan University's Indigenous Advisory Council.
Council members help guide Indigenous initiatives at MacEwan by strengthening relationships with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, supporting student success, culture, governance, entrepreneurship and more.

Interested? Submit a cover letter and resume!

Deadline: September 15, 2026

Send to: [email protected]

08/18/2026

🌿 Looking to deepen your understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and strengthen meaningful relationships with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers?

Join kihêw waciston and MacEwan University's Centre for Teaching and Learning for two engaging learning opportunities: ✨ Cultural Awareness: Building Relationships and Engaging with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers ✨ Weaving in Indigenous Content: A Learning Community

Whether you're just beginning your learning journey or looking for practical ways to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into your work, all staff, faculty, and students are welcome.

📲 Register today through the Link Below and bring your curiosity.

Registration Link: https://buff.ly/2A2cB9D

08/14/2026

We are also hiring for an Administrative Assistant to the Associate Vice-President!

Check out the posting here: https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/careers/opportunities/postings/?competition=26.08.186