Indigenous Community

Pjila’si | Welcome

Saint Mary’s recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which provides the university community the opportunity to recognize and reflect on the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected by this injustice.

Mi'kmaq Grand Council Flag flying near a tree

Saint Mary's is in Mi’kma’ki

Saint Mary's University acknowledges it is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Indigenous News & Events

An up-to-date archive of recent news about the active Indigenous community at Saint Mary's.

Celebrating Mi'kmaq History Month at Saint Mary's

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The wood front doors of the McNally building.

Indigenous Student Advisor

The Indigenous student advisor is responsible for supporting and engaging Indigenous students at Saint Mary’s University.

Members of the Saint Mary's community form a circle at the Indigenous Gala event.

Wisqaptmumk Saint Mary’s

Tl-kina’masin na’te’l, wlta’sualuksitesk aqq pikwelk apoqnmasuti iknmulten.

Three people standing and smiling in front of the Friendship Centre mural.

Video: Friendship Centre

Saint Mary’s works with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) in Halifax to promote respect and understanding.