Iikaisskini Indigenous Services

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

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.

Iikaisskini Indigenous Services Administrative office

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.
 

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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
 

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Indigenous stories

ULethbridge Indigenous students discover cultural connections through Mexican Mayan exchange

Eighteen Indigenous University of Lethbridge students embarked on an international exchange of a lifetime to Quintana Roo, Mexico, in May. Though they travelled far, discovering cultural connections and forging new friendships brought them …

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ULethbridge hosts Indigenous youth through first-time partnership with national program

The University of Lethbridge partnered with the Outland Youth Employment Program to host 25 Indigenous youth this summer, providing opportunities for work experience and post-secondary exploration.

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New Art Gallery exhibit identifies previously unknown Inuit artists

What’s in a name? As the latest exhibition in the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery’s Helen Christou Gallery shows, names can come in many forms and shapes.

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Say hello!

 
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]