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The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is dedicated to supporting Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and community members at 黑料社. We recognize the importance of Indigenous representation and inclusion in academic spaces and are committed to fostering an environment that respects and uplifts Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
Our efforts focus on advancing Indigenous autonomy and participation by collaborating with the university to create meaningful and sustainable change. We鈥檝e created this request page to make it easier for our community to share needs and ideas while ensuring Indigenous practices are respected and supported. Our goal is to create a space where Indigenous voices are heard, traditions are upheld, and meaningful change can happen.
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Smudging Guidelines听
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黑料社鈥檚 Call to Action #27 calls on our University to provide suitable cultural spaces for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty and this includes spaces to smudge and carry out other cultural activities. As part of this commitment, we have been working on guidelines to support and strengthen smudging practices on campus, ensuring that Indigenous traditions are honoured and upheld.
Smudging is a common practice for many Indigenous peoples, and involves burning sacred medicines such as ceremonial tobacco, cedar, sage, or sweetgrass in a shell or cast-iron vessel for the purpose of purification and embodying a positive mindset. The smoke emitted from a smudge ceremony is considered safe and it is indeed a powerful and culturally-relevant practice that is integral to Indigenous teaching and learning.
In collaboration with 黑料社鈥檚 Fire Prevention Office (FPO) these guidelines were made to actively and thoughtfully integrate smudging ceremonies into our campus, while respecting the autonomy of Indigenous members in conducting smudging. Given that the ceremony involves flames and smoke, the following guidelines must be followed in order to promote a safe and respectful environment for all.
Recommended steps to follow:
- Follow the appropriate steps for reserving your听preferred space on campus using this site.
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黑料社 Smudging Guideline 2025 - Use the Fire Prevention Office鈥檚 page to fill out the Smudging Request Form
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Instructors may also want to plan in advance as part of course development and submit the requests at the beginning of the term. This would allow for their course calendar to reflect the integrated ceremonies.
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