Three universities recently announced partnerships with local Indigenous partners. Thompson Rivers University and Williams Lake First Nation have signed an agreement committing them to collaboration on a variety of fronts, including programming, incorporation of ways of knowing, and other initiatives. The University of Saskatchewan and Thunderchild First Nation signed an MOU to strengthen their relationship and committed to collaborating on shared interests such as mentorship, research, and supporting Indigenous youth. York University and the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) have signed a relationship agreement to advance Indigenous health priorities, such as by integrating traditional knowledge into YorkU’s medical education curricula and facilitating placements at Indigenous primary health-care organizations.
