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Indigenous Community

Pjila’si | Welcome

The Saint Mary's Indigenous community, with Student Affairs and Services, is pleased to release a digital repository of Mawio'mi videos to celebrate Indigenous peoples, their history and traditions.

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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.
Indigenous Student Advisor Raymond Sewell

Indigenous Student Advisor

The Indigenous student advisor is responsible for supporting and engaging Indigenous students at Saint Mary’s University.

Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag flying near a tree

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.