Aboriginal Initiatives at OISE

As a leader in Aboriginal education OISE is among the first Canadian faculties of education to prioritize Aboriginal values and educational research following the signing of the Accord on Indigenous Education by the Association of Canadian Deans of Education (ACDE) in June 2010.  "Our signature represents our commitment to action, and the appointment of the Special Advisor to the Dean on Aboriginal Education reflects the importance of Aboriginal education at OISE and the University of Toronto." - OISE Dean Julia O'Sullivan.

Since 1989, OISE’s Aboriginal students have helped promote a vision for a stronger Aboriginal presence in post-secondary education. Many of our graduate and teacher education courses include Aboriginal content and Aboriginal knowledge, allowing our students to learn about Aboriginal worldviews and become better prepared to work with learners from Aboriginal communities.