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.

Low horn represents the charging bison's stance, its head down and horns low to the ground.

Iikaisskini [ee-GUS-gah-nee] is where we share our stories, teachings and wisdom.

This is a safe place to explore new knowledge, engage in community dialogue and build relationships.

Together, we ignite pride and inspire leadership.

We support all self-identified Indigenous ULethbridge students! Contact us to connect with academic, cultural, financial, health and well-being resources.

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.

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

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Siksikáí'powahsin (Blackfoot): Oki [oh-kee]

Cree: Tân’si [tahn-seh]

Inuktitut: Atelihai [ahh-tee-lee-hi]

Michif: Taanishi [tahn-shea]

Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe): Aanii [awe-nee]