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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.
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.