Indigenous students
The university acknowledges and respects the rich diversity of our learners, their communities, their aspirations, and their cultures and traditions.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Territories
UCalgary would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nation. We would also like to note that the University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and that the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.
Learn more about the University of Calgary
878 self-identified Indigenous students on campus
70+ indigenous specific courses
1 on 1 cultural and spiritual advising
265 self-identified Indigenous students graduated in 2020-21
The best way to learn more about joining our campus community is to sign-up now. From there, you can request more information and connect with your Indigenous recruiter! Sign-up now.
Meet Tessa
Tessa WolfLeg is an indigenous student at UCalgary studying International Indigenous Studies with a minor in Psychology.
Watch our webinar
Join Mackenzie Beerbaum (Student Recruitment Advisor, Indigenous) for this short 10-minute webinar about the opportunities available at UCalgary.

Writing Symbols Lodge
As the hub of Indigenous life on campus, Writing Symbols Lodge helps encourage the success of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students through a variety of programs and services.
Did you know UCalgary has a variety of indigenous specific clubs such as the Indigenous Students’ Circle or the Calgary Indigenous STEAM Students’ Association? Explore all of our clubs here
Why you should self-indentify on your application
Receive support
Receive support through the admission process
Benefits
Benefit from academic advising and referrals
Cultural and social activities
Get notified about cultural and social activities for Indigenous students
Apply for awards
Gain eligibility to apply for Indigenous-specific scholarships, bursaries and awards
Did you know? $1.6M+ in scholarships, bursaries and awards funding went to UCalgary's Indigenous students in 2020–21. Learn more

I chose to compete in various healthcare innovation competitions sponsored by the university. These competitions allowed me to bring real solutions to the world, from rehabilitation and exercise for seniors to innovative COVID-care solutions.
Michael Francis
Schulich School of Engineering