Office of Indigenous Initiatives & First Peoples' House

09/01/2026

Pre-register as a dancer for the 25th Annual Pow Wow! There are 12 different dance styles and almost 20k in prize winnings! All dancers can begin arriving at the Pow Wow venue at 10AM and must be in full regalia to participate. Read the pre-registration form fully for all the details.

Please note that this year it is a competition style Pow Wow and no day honorariums will be provided.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i7uk7vZhga

08/24/2026

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives/First Peoples House and John Abbott College September 18, 2026 for our 25th Annual Pow Wow! We are bringing the Pow Wow back to Macdonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Rd, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9, 10:30-4:30PM.

We are holding a competition style Pow Wow, come dressed in your full regalia and get ready to win some prize money! All vendor spots have been filled so come ready to support your favourite local artists and foods! Wi-Fi is not available for this event for payments, please come prepared with cash!

There is a FREE shuttle bus service from Downtown to the Pow Wow location running throughout the day, see the poster for shuttle bus times.

The REM line is also now open! Discover a variety of local transit options to get you to the Pow Wow and back!

06/18/2026

We're looking for vendors!

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives and First Peoples House is excited to bring back our 25th annual Pow Wow on September 18, 2026, from 10:30 - 5PM at 21111 Lakeshore Road, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec H9X 3V9.

To ensure a vending spot, please fill out this form ASAP. We will only be accepting 30 Merchant Vendors, 5 Community Organizations, 10 Food Vendors (3 food trucks).

Once the spots are filled, we will maintain a waitlist.

To sign up fill out our form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/66tGAUbbvj

or scan the QR code on the poster!

03/09/2026

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is pleased to welcome Duncan McCue for our Winter Speaker Series. He will speak on “Decolonizing Journalism Education: Transforming Pathways for Indigenous Learners”, tomorrow, on March 10, 2026, 1:00–3:00pm at the SSMU Ballroom, 3rd floor.

This is a hybrid event. Register to receive the zoom link or simply show up in-person.

Duncan McCue is an Anishinaabe journalist, author, and educator from Georgina Island First Nation. He explores how storytelling and journalism inform, connect, and heal while strengthening pathways for Indigenous learners. Everyone is welcome.

Register for link: https://forms.office.com/r/Uv2PhuXn6q or scan the QR code in the poster.

01/22/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Communications & Publication Coordinator – First Peoples’ House 🌟

Our team at First Peoples’ House, McGill University is looking for a creative, community‑minded Communications & Publication Coordinator to help elevate Indigenous student voices and support our programming.

What we're looking for:
Strong writing + communication skills
Experience working with Indigenous communities (a key asset)
Digital skills: Canva, Adobe Suite, MS Office, social media (TikTok, X, IG, FB)
Ability to juggle multiple projects + stay organized

What they'll do:
Create and edit publications, manage content, support digital storytelling, and help amplify the work of Indigenous students and initiatives at McGill.

🔗 Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/ePrsz9nT

12/19/2025

Do you know of any places that offer internships and opportunities for Indigenous post-secondary students?

We’d love to connect! Our office is planning a networking event and we’d love to have more companies there!

Here’s a link to learn more:

🌟 Calling All Employers: Partner with Us to Support Indigenous Talent! 🌟 McGill University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting a Networking Mixer with Indigenous Students on February 26, 2026, and we’re inviting companies to join us. We’re seeking organizations that can offer i...

09/23/2025

Want to join us for Bannock Bonds?

Sign up here:
https://forms.office.com/r/pqzP9sgRCi