Indigenous Spaces on Campus
We offer safe and welcoming environments for Indigenous students across our two campuses.
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151 Athol St. East at the downtown Oshawa campus.
- Baagwating is Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe word) for Place of Shallow Waters. The student centre is named in recognition of the Baagwating Community Association and Mississauga of Scugog Island for their financial contribution and generosity to the creation of this space for the campus community and Indigenous community members.
- Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre is a smudge-friendly inclusive student space designed as a home away from home for Indigenous students. The Centre features culturally-relevant resources, a full kitchen, student study space, a resource room and a sitting room complete with a fireplace.
- Mukwa’s den is located in Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 217 at the north Oshawa campus.
- Mukwa is Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe word) for bear. The bear holds significance to most Indigenous cultures as the protector and symbol of bravery from the Seven Grandfather Teachings. We acknowledge the bravery and courage of Indigenous students, as many have left home for the first time, often coming from remote communities that have historically had negative experiences with the education system.
- Mukwa’s den is a designated student space for Indigenous students to access culturally-relevant resources, support and programming and be an additional study space and/or lounge.
- The room features artwork by Alice Williams, tables and chairs for workspace, couch and chairs for your comfort, medicines, self-identification information and educational resources.
- Indigenous students at Ontario Tech can request a proxy card to access the space throughout the duration of their studies at Ontario Tech. Email indigenous@ontariotechu.ca for more information.
