Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Nipissing University

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Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Nipissing University The Office of Indigenous Initiatives provides a welcoming and inclusive space for students.

Nipissing University is located in territory of Nipissing First Nation, along the shores of Lake Nipissing in northern Ontario with several First Nations located within a 100 km radius. James Bay Cree, Algonquin and Metis peoples also live, go to school and work in the City of North Bay, comprising 7.9% of the population. The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) fosters an intergenerational, culturally responsive learning community on campus through academic, personal and cultural support. Regionally, the OII’s Biidaaban Community Service-Learning and Wiidooktaadwin Mentorship programs support Indigenous learners in grades K-12 through after-school programs, conferences on campus and classroom support in partnership with 55 community partners and schools, and over 110 university students who volunteer for the programs annually since 2006.

All of us at the Office of Indigenous Initiatives wish you a happy and safe Study Week! 😊 The Enji Giigdoyang Student Lo...
10/13/2026

All of us at the Office of Indigenous Initiatives wish you a happy and safe Study Week! 😊 The Enji Giigdoyang Student Lounge remains open and staffed! Come hang out or stop by if you need help with anything! Miigwech!

Join us for another year of Rez-Giving! Bring your appetite, your loudest auntie/uncle laugh, and, of course, your best ...
10/06/2026

Join us for another year of Rez-Giving!
Bring your appetite, your loudest auntie/uncle laugh, and, of course, your best stories. Everyone is welcome, and we can't wait to fill the room with good food, good company, and plenty of laughter.

Bring your own sweater and join us for a ribbon sweater workshop! October 5, 6 & 7 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Spaces are l...
10/01/2026

Bring your own sweater and join us for a ribbon sweater workshop!
October 5, 6 & 7 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Spaces are limited so don't wait! Sign up with Ricki or Caitlin in the OII (F215) to reserve your spot.

Zaaknigewin (Putting Away) Reminder that we have our Medicine Garden harvest happening today from 12:00 - 4:00pm. Come j...
10/01/2026

Zaaknigewin (Putting Away)
Reminder that we have our Medicine Garden harvest happening today from 12:00 - 4:00pm.
Come join us in offering our miigwechs (thanks) to Mother Earth

Join us in offering our miigwechs (thanks) to Mother Earth October 1st from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:00PMLend a ...
09/25/2026

Join us in offering our miigwechs (thanks) to Mother Earth
October 1st from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:00PM
Lend a hand in harvesting some of the traditional medicines that have been growing on campus in the Medicine Garden 🌱
We hope to see you there!

Join us for the first event of this year's Biidaaban Learning Series with Knowledge Holder Norm Dokis! Nipissing Univers...
09/24/2026

Join us for the first event of this year's Biidaaban Learning Series with Knowledge Holder Norm Dokis!

Nipissing University students are welcome to attend. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the OII (F-215) front desk to sign up.

Join us for a traditional Sunrise Ceremony in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please remember to dr...
09/23/2026

Join us for a traditional Sunrise Ceremony in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please remember to dress for the weather. Cultural attire is encouraged but not required! Any questions or inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Miigwech! 😊

We're offering Ceremony Welcome Kits to students who register at the link below:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2vpchD83...
09/23/2026

We're offering Ceremony Welcome Kits to students who register at the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2vpchD83Ra

A little something to welcome you to the new school year from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Kits are available in limited quantities! Miigwech! ✨

All of us at the Office of Indigenous Initiatives would like to say a chi-miigwech to everyone who joined us for the 21s...
09/22/2026

All of us at the Office of Indigenous Initiatives would like to say a chi-miigwech to everyone who joined us for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Canadore First Peoples' Centre! 😊

It was a beautiful day to celebrate culture and community! We hope you carry forward the positive energy into the rest of the school year. Let's do it again next year! ✨

Chi-Miigwech!

Join us September 22nd for an afternoon of Bingo fun!🕐1:30 - 4:00 PM📍F215Get ready for an afternoon filled with bingo, s...
09/18/2026

Join us September 22nd for an afternoon of Bingo fun!

🕐1:30 - 4:00 PM
📍F215

Get ready for an afternoon filled with bingo, snacks, exciting prizes, and plenty of fun! Everyone is welcome. We can't wait to see you there!

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100 College Drive
North Bay, ON
P1B8L7

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

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