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Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE)
front of First People House
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Message from IACE Executive Director

Jacquie Green

The Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) works to support the success of Indigenous students at UVic by providing cultural and academic programming, including Elders in Residence, wellness circles, tutoring, academic advising and counselling, as well as experiential learning opportunities, financial aid, leadership and community development opportunities.

close up of cedar branches

Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

IACE logo by late TEMOSEṈ-ŦET

The artwork used for the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement logo is titled "New Beginnings" by Late TEMOSEṈ-ŦET, Dr. Charles Elliott from Tsartlip Nation.

LE,NOṈET

LE,NOṈET provides a series of programs designed to welcome and support Indigenous students (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) throughout their educational journey at the University of Victoria. Community building, financial support, academic programs and student supports. 
  • close up of cedar tree
    Héʔəkʷ ʔə cə čəléŋən ɫtə | HÁEQ ȽTE OL TŦE ĆELÁṈEN ȽTE

    Remember our ancestors and birthright

  • Totems in front of First Peoples House
    Nəc̓əmaat kʷəns čeʔi | ĆȺNEUEL OL

    Work together

  • Indigenous banner in UVic quad
    Nəw̓es šxʷ cən ʔay̓ šqʷeləqʷən | ÁMEḴT TŦEN ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN

    Bring in your good heart and mind

  • Beach scene
    Leʔt šxʷ helə ʔə cə mak̓ʷ sčeʔi səʔ | S,HOL EṮ MEQ EN ENÁ SE SĆȺ

    Be prepared for the work to come