Official Twitter account of the Indigenous Studies Department, McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
- Tweets 215
- Following 44
- Followers 295
- Likes 14
The application portal for September 2026 admission to the Indigenous Studies MA program is now open!
Join us on October 15th for a virtual info session
Register at this link: bit.ly/ISDInfoOct15
1
76
CAYUGA 1Z03 is open for Fall 2025!
Schedule: Thursday(s) from 6 – 9 PM in LRW 1811
No pre-reqs needed!
This is an amazing opportunity to start from the beginning and gain conversational skills in the Cayuga language, while learning from a community instructor.
1
125
Learn more by enrolling in INDIGST 2MM3 this fall!
Wednesday(s) from 11:30 - 2:20 in LRW 1055 with Dr. Bonnie Freeman
1
1
149
Our very own Dr. Watchman has been selected as one of just six Writers in Residence at Storyknife for July 2025.
July 17 at 6 PM Alaska Time — catch Live from Storyknife featuring these amazing writers!
For more info and zoom link visit: storyknife.org/2025/07/08/li…
25
Cayuga 2Z03 is back this fall!
This is your chance to dive deeper into the Cayuga language.
Fall Term
Thursday(s) 6-9pm
LRW 1811
Enrol now!
1
1
51
Join us to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day. Learn about a project working to “re-neighbour” Haudenosaunee and Inuit communities impacted historically by the local residential school and Hamilton Sanatorium.
Keynote speaker: Dr. Vanessa Watts
Register: info@harrc.ca
2
3
64
We are currently accepting applications for a Sessional Faculty teaching position! The posting is live on Mosaic until May 19th.
If you or someone you know is passionate about teaching and looking for an exciting opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply!
3
2
262
Congratulations to Dr. Renae Watchman for her 2025 Faculty of Social Sciences Research Award:
Scholar in Community Award (International – Stream B): Dr. Renae Watchman, Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies Department
34
This project blends science and Indigenous knowledge, with Dr. Adrianne Xavier supporting the journey to bring traditional fruit back to campus
Full article here: dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articl…
39
Feeling proud! Sending a big congratulations to Dr. Kitty Lickers on her MSU Teaching Award Nomination. We are so fortunate to work with such a talented and brilliant instructor who our students absolutely love! This recognition is so well deserved! 👏
39
M.A. students in the Indigenous Studies Experiential Learning Course, led by Dr. Xavier, engage in hands-on, land-based learning, from tapping maple trees to working in a greenhouse that feeds local families.
dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articl…
1
3
80
L.R. Wilson Hall art exhibitions explore the relation between land and language.
Full article on the Daily News: dailynews.mcmaster.ca/articl…
1
1
36
Enroll Now in INDIGST 1B03!
INDIGST 1B03 - Reconciling What? Indigenous Relations in Canada
Summer Term – June 23 - August 8, 2025
Blended format – In-person & online for flexibility
No prerequisites – Open to all students!
1
1
81
Walls to Bridges are credit courses taught within correctional settings. W2B involves equal number of incarcerated students and university students learning together as peers.
Want to Learn More? Join us on April 3rd and Bring Your Questions!
41
Community Event Notice:
YINTAH // Free documentary screening with Wet'suwet'en guests in Six Nations
Thursday, March 13
storymoneyimpact.com/yintahs…
2
1
107
Meet the Authors of Deyohahá:ge: Sharing thhe River of Life!
February 25th from 4-6pm @ The Loft
1
3
117
As the MA Graduate Chair in Indigenous Studies, I am so pleased that we will be welcoming soon an exciting cohort of students for September 2025. It’s been a tremendous year with the MA students who came in 2024 and encouraging to see the program develop so well.
1
2
100
Yesterday we had the incredible honour of hosting katherena vermette, author of Real Ones.
Thank you, katherena, for joining us and sharing your journey as a writer and storyteller. It was truly inspiring to hear your perspectives and connect over such a powerful piece of work!
1
1
70
Indigenous Studies: Empowering Futures
The MA applications deadline has passed, and we are thrilled with the quality of the applicant pool. It's exciting as we begin to review the applications and make offers to the second cohort of the MA.
indigenous.mcmaster.ca/
2
49