Iikaisskini
Indigenous
Services
Oki! Tân’si! Atelihai! Taanishi! Aanii!
Territorial Acknowledgement
The University of Lethbridge acknowledges and deeply appreciates the Siksikaitsitapi Peoples’ connection to their territory. We, as people living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy territory, honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize the diverse population of Indigenous Peoples who attend the University of Lethbridge and the contributions these Indigenous Peoples have made in shaping and strengthening the University community in the past, present and in the future.
Iikaisskini means low horn in Blackfoot
Iikaisskini Indigenous Services Administrative office
Location:
University Hall | Sixth floor
Section E | Room E610
Hours of operation:
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays.
Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre
Open to all ULethbridge students. Gather, study, socialize and learn from one another.
Location:
University Hall / Centre for Arts | Sixth floor
Atrium | Room W650
Hours of operation:
Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Indigenous stories
Creating a culture of inclusion within the Faculty of Education
In 2023, the ULethbridge OKI sign arrived on campus. This initiative aimed to celebrate Blackfoot culture, language and the important role that “Oki” serves as a symbol of respect, understanding and reconciliation. The …
Celebrating three decades of Indigenous student support
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Incorporating the Fine Arts in Indigenous research practices
Researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge are breaking new ground with an exploration into Indigenous research practices.