Humber College Indigenous Education and Engagement

✨ WACHAY WEEK 2026 - UPDATED SCHEDULE ✨

Join us August 31 – September 3 for four days of connection, community and new experiences for incoming first-year Indigenous students at Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber!

📍 Monday, August 31: Welcome to Campus
North Campus: 11 a.m.
Lakeshore Campus: 11 a.m.
Meet the IE&E team, explore your campus, enjoy lunch and take part in team-building activities!

🎡 Tuesday, September 1: Connecting with Community
Visit Indigenous community resources and organizations, explore Kensington Market and end the day at the CNE!

🏙️ Wednesday, September 2: Finding Your Supports
Visit Miziwe Biik for a registration and information session, followed by lunch in the Distillery District!

🌊 Thursday, September 3: Land, Water & Wellness
Beach day, kayaking and paddleboarding! *weather permitting*

Lunch and PRESTO/TTC fare will be provided throughout the week.

🔗 Register using the link in our bio!
Registration closes Wednesday, August 26.

Already registered? No further action is required, we’ll send final meeting points, transportation details and other important updates directly to registered students.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💚

🌟 Your first week at Humber just got a lot more exciting.

Wachay Week is four days of connection, community and new experiences for incoming first-year Indigenous students at Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber!

Here’s what we have planned:

🥞 Aug. 31: Welcome to Campus
Meet the IE&E team, explore your home campus, enjoy breakfast or lunch, join team-building activities and receive a First-Year Survival Package.

🎡 Sept. 1: Connecting with Community
Visit Indigenous community resources and organizations, explore Kensington Market and finish the day at the CNE!

🏙️ Sept. 2: Finding Your Supports: Toronto Edition
Attend a Miziwe Biik registration and information session before heading to the Distillery District for lunch.

🛶 Sept. 3: Land, Water & Wellness
Spend the day kayaking, paddleboarding and connecting by the water.*

Lunch and PRESTO/TTC fare will be provided throughout the week.

📅 August 31 - September 3, 2026
📍 North Campus, Lakeshore Campus and Toronto
🔗 Register in the link in our bio!

Come meet your community before classes begin, we can’t wait to welcome you! 🌱

Which day are you most excited about?!

*Waterfront activities are weather-dependent. Any changes or backup plans will be shared with registered students. Additional meeting times, locations and travel information will be provided once finalized.

We’re hiring at Indigenous Education and Engagement!

We’re looking for folks to join our team in student support roles that centre Indigenous student success and community:

Manager: https://humber.taleo.net/careersection/hbr_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=36122&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FToronto

Student Advisor: https://humber.taleo.net/careersection/hbr_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=36166&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FToronto

Student Success Coordinator: https://humber.taleo.net/careersection/hbr_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=36168&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FToronto

Join Humber's Indigenous Education & Engagement, Office of Sustainability, and LGBTQ+ Resource Centre for the annual Medicine Garden Opening event!

This year, we will be honouring National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month as we plant and sacred medicines of the Indigenous Medicine Garden at Humber. Located in the Humber Arboretum, this garden is a living tribute to Indigenous traditions, featuring the four sacred medicines: to***co (Asemaa), sage (Muskodaywushk), sweetgrass (Weengushk), and cedar (Geezhig).

This planting event is an opportunity to learn, reflect on the teachings of the land, and contribute to the growth of this important cultural space. All members of the Humber community are welcome to participate and learn more about the significance of the Medicine Garden.

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities. We will celebrate with a BBQ after the planting.

Medicine Garden Opening: Celebrating Indigenous History and Pride Month | Simpli Events Join Humber's Indigenous Education & Engagement, Office of Sustainability, and LGBTQ+ Resource Centre for the annual Medicine Garden Opening event. This year, we will be honouring National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month as we plant and sacred medicines of the Indigenous Medicine Garden...

Day 2 of the imagine NATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival was an inspiring experience for IE&E staff, students, and alumni! 🎬✨

Together, we attended the Short Film Program: What’s to Come and River of Spirits, celebrating Indigenous storytelling, creativity, and perspectives on screen.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we connected through film, community, and culture. We’re looking forward to more festival screenings and conversations ahead!



Did you attend ImagiNATIVE this year?

We’re hiring!!

The Indigenous Education & Engagement Team is seeing an Indigenous Student Advisor (ISA) - a proactive and collaborative team member dedicated to supporting Indigenous students and alumni through academic and career advising. From admission through graduation and beyond, the ISA empowers students to recognize and apply their unique gifts, skills, and strengths, while connecting them to resources and expertise that foster academic success.

If you care deeply about Indigenous student success and community connection, we encourage you to apply. Please share with anyone who might be a great fit!

Indigenous Student Advisor - IE%26E - FT Support Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

We’re hiring!

The Indigenous Education & Engagement team is seeking an Indigenous Student Success Coordinator (ISSC). This important role is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, culturally grounded community that supports Indigenous learners at Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber.

The ISSC leads the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of student support programs and services, working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partners across the institution.

If you are passionate about Indigenous student success and committed to building strong, connected communities, we encourage you to apply.

Please share this opportunity with anyone who would be a great fit!

Indigenous Student Success Coordinator - IE%26E - FT Support Click the link provided to see the complete job description.