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Journey to Indigenization
Thank you for joining us at Journey to Indigenization 2026!
This year's event has concluded. Please stay tuned for details regarding Journey to Indigenization 2027.Journey to Indigenization 2026 brought the Mount Royal University community together to collectively honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, and Sisters in Spirit Day.
Thank you to all students, employees, Elders, and community members who joined us for storytelling, cultural immersion, and shared learning. We look forward to gathering again in fall 2027.
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The Survivors Flag was raised on September 22 -
Elder Betty Crazy Boy examines the Survivors Flag after the Walk for Truth and Reconciliation -
Launch of Inii Awattoo held at the ampitheatre on September 22 -
Keith Chief Moon and Travis Hay present “Remembering Cardston” on September 25 -
Walk for Truth and Reconciliation on September 29
Highlights included:
- The launch of Inii Awattoo: Mount Royal’s Indigenization and Decolonization Strategic Framework.
- Cultural immersions: Hands-on experiences including beading and hand games.
- Storytelling and scholarship: Dynamic sessions exploring Indigenous philosophy, literature and language.
Reconciliation is about the community we build right here on campus – and Journey is an open invitation for all of us to step away from our daily routines and engage with Indigenous culture, Elders, teachings and scholarship.
Get involved
Wear an Every Child Matters orange t-shirt between Sept. 22 – 30 to show your support.
T-shirts are available for purchase at the Cougars Campus Store. A portion of the proceeds goes to the maintenance & care of the white buffalo & MRU's Indigenous student emergency fund.
Support Indigenous writers
Purchase an Indigenous-written book from the Cougars Campus Store.
Discover more Indigenous collections and resources
Materials by Indigenous writers and about indigenization and decolonization will be displayed on the first floor of the Riddell Library and Learning Centre and available to borrow.
Download a Journey to Indigenization Google Meet background.