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Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE)
front of First People House
Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement Your home away from home

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 Xʷsepsəm/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.