Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Nipissing University

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, cul

turally 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.

In preparation for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow, everyone is welcome to drop in and learn more about pow wow! Whether...
09/05/2026

In preparation for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow, everyone is welcome to drop in and learn more about pow wow! Whether you're attending for the first time, volunteering, or simply curious, this session is for you! 😊

Maamwi Wiisnidaa! Let's eat together! 🥞 Join us for a Welcome Brunch on Tuesday, September 8th at 11 am (while supplies ...
09/04/2026

Maamwi Wiisnidaa! Let's eat together! 🥞 Join us for a Welcome Brunch on Tuesday, September 8th at 11 am (while supplies last). We're looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces!

Biindgen! Welcome to the Office of Indigenous Intiatives here at Nipissing University! ✨ We're so excited to see new and...
09/04/2026

Biindgen! Welcome to the Office of Indigenous Intiatives here at Nipissing University! ✨ We're so excited to see new and returning faces this school year. If you're curious about us, check out the following information! If you want to know more, stop by F-215 and say aanii!

Are you a deadly artist? 👀 Apply today to be a vendor at the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Ca...
08/20/2026

Are you a deadly artist? 👀 Apply today to be a vendor at the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Canadore First Peoples' Centre! ✨

Apply at the link below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/XpqNs5wiH4

Please note: Priority will be given to Nipissing University & Canadore College students and alumni.

Any questions or inquiries can be emailed to [email protected]

⚠️ We're looking for volunteers for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Canadore First Peoples'...
08/20/2026

⚠️ We're looking for volunteers for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Canadore First Peoples' Centre ⚠️

Sign up at the link below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BmUEQBLLBr

Chi-miigwech! 😊

Any questions or inquiries can be emailed to [email protected]

Join us for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Canadore First Peoples' Centre ✨We're so excite...
08/20/2026

Join us for the 21st Annual Welcome Pow Wow hosted in collaboration with Canadore First Peoples' Centre ✨We're so excited to celebrate 21 years of culture and community. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there! Miigwech!

Any questions or inquiries can be emailed to [email protected]

All of us at the Office of Indigenous Initiatives are so proud of Cheriian Pearson! 😊 So many students, staff, and facul...
08/06/2026

All of us at the Office of Indigenous Initiatives are so proud of Cheriian Pearson! 😊 So many students, staff, and faculty have had the privilege of learning from Cheriian and her impact will continue to be felt as we carry forward the meaningful work she began in the Medicine Garden! 🌿

Still undecided about what to do this fall?Not sure which program is the right fit for you? Ask us about the Indigenous ...
07/10/2026

Still undecided about what to do this fall?

Not sure which program is the right fit for you? Ask us about the Indigenous Foundations Program! We're still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year, and we'd love to help you explore whether IFP is the right path for your goals.

Reach out today to learn more or apply!
Contact us at: [email protected]

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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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