Recommendations
for Institutions
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Despite the many possibilities of online learning, the unique barriers
impacting Indigenous students mean they are unable to benefit from
these important cultural and academic opportunities. Understand these
unique challenges. Educate non-Indigenous staff and faculty on these
challenges. Ask staff and faculty who work with Indigenous students
what they need in order to feel supported.
Recognize the unique challenges facing
Indigenous students and the staff and
faculty who support them
Continue to support the meaningful integration of First Nations, Métis,
Inuit, and Afro-Indigenous perspectives, knowledges, and worldviews
in virtual and in-person learning spaces. Ensure there is Indigenous
representation in leadership and in other areas of the institution.
Continue to fund Indigenization initiatives that support Indigenous
student success, cultural awareness, and meaningful relationship
building.
Continue to make Indigenous
education a priority
Thank you to everyone who attended this Virtual Sharing Circle session
and contributed to this output!
Process facilitation lead and report created by: Emma Greenfield, Future Pathways Program Advisor
Once there is an increased understanding of the challenges Indigenous
students, staff, and faculty face, respond with supportive solutions.
Centre their voices in decision-making. Be flexible and adaptive.
Support Indigenous student services and their right to self-
determination in meeting the needs of students as well as the
Indigenization goals of the institution.
Be responsive to the unique challenges
facing Indigenous students and the staff
and faculty who support them
