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Indigenous Community

Pjila’si | Welcome
Saint Mary's University is in Mi’kma’ki

Saint Mary’s recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which provides the university community the opportunity to recognize and reflect on the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected by this injustice.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Indigenous Studies

A minor in Indigenous Studies is available to undergraduate students in Arts, Science and Business. This minor promotes a broad interdisciplinary understanding of Aboriginal / Indigenous topics.
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Saint Mary's is in Mi’kma’ki

Saint Mary's University acknowledges it is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.
Members of the Saint Mary's community form a circle at the Indigenous Gala event.

Wisqaptmumk Saint Mary’s

Tl-kina’masin na’te’l, wlta’sualuksitesk aqq pikwelk apoqnmasuti iknmulten.
Mi'kmaq dancer at outdoor Mawiomi event

Indigenous News & Events

An up-to-date archive of recent news about the active Indigenous community at Saint Mary's.
Three people standing and smiling in front of the Friendship Centre mural.

Video: Friendship Centre

Saint Mary’s works with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) in Halifax to promote respect and understanding.
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