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The mission of the First Nations’ Collective at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ is to create an inclusive campus that honors Indigenous cultures, histories, and experiences. We support Indigenous students through programs, events, and resources, while promoting understanding and addressing key issues. In partnership with Indigenous communities, we aim to make a lasting impact and empower future leaders.

The campus of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ sits within a place of gathering and exchange, shaped by water and stewarded by ongoing generations of Indigenous peoples, in particular the Western Abenaki. Acknowledging the relations between water, land, and people is in harmony with the mission of the university. Acknowledging the serious and significant impacts of our histories on Indigenous peoples and their homelands is a part of the university’s ongoing work of teaching, research, and engagement and an essential reminder of our past and our interconnected futures for the many of us gathered on this land. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ respects the Indigenous knowledge interwoven in this place and commits to uplifting the Indigenous peoples and cultures present on this land and within our community.

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽ First Nations’ Scholarship is a donor established scholarship to support ¶¶Òõ̽̽ undergraduate students who demonstrate interest in impacting communities of Indigenous peoples. This interest could be focused on pursuing work as a future educator, social service leader, health practitioner, or any type of work which centers on the well-being of Indigenous students, families, and communities.

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We offer a variety of programs and events each semester designed to deepen understanding of Indigenous issues. These initiatives include workshops, lectures, cultural experiences, and discussions that explore key topics and raise awareness about the challenges and contributions of Indigenous communities.

Connect with us

We welcome you to connect with the First Nations' Collective by submitting the contact form or engaging with us on Instagram.

Donors may contribute to this work by noting on their check or the online giving form that the gift should be designated to the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ First Nations' Collective.