Indigenous Initiatives and The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Excellence


  • The Office of Indigenous Initiatives hosts eighth annual education week

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    The Office of Indigenous Initiatives hosts eighth annual education week

    The Office of Indigenous Initiatives at Laurier is hosting their eighth annual Indigenous Education Week from Mar. 4 to the 8, hosting various events around campus to get students involved and educated on the Indigenous work that happens on campus. The week-long event first started in 2011, and is celebrated on both Waterloo and Brantford…

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    Indigenous Curriculum Specialist arrives at Laurier this year

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    Indigenous Curriculum Specialist arrives at Laurier this year

    On Aug. 1, Wilfrid Laurier University introduced Erin Hodson as the first ever Indigenous Curriculum Specialist at Laurier. Hodson has obtained a master’s degree in social and cultural contexts of education. The newly created role works collaboratively with Indigenous Initiatives and The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Excellence. The Indigenous Curriculum Specialist’s role within university is interdisciplinary, all faculty and staff are welcomed to use…

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    Six forwards added to Laurier men’s basketball team

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    Six forwards added to Laurier men’s basketball team

    The basketball season is just two weeks away and as the date draws closer, Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy’s men’s team looks to finalize their roster for the new season. The team had an up and down season last year. Although they had a promising first half of the season, the inconsistencies and growing pains really started…

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