Indigenous Symbols
The marketing and communications team, in collaboration with Indigenous leaders, Elders and other campus stakeholders, has developed a suite of symbols representing Indigenous cultures from here in Treaty Six and across Saskatchewan. These symbols are integral to the visual identity of the University of Saskatchewan and help us promote and communicate Indigenous initiatives and partnerships. Use of the symbols should align with the following:
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Each symbol has special meaning in Indigenous culture and misuse of the symbols may be interpreted as a sign of disrespect. These symbols should be used when promoting Indigenous initiatives, or in other communications provided their use is appropriate.
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Use in conjunction with the USask visual expression guidelines. The symbols are not meant to replace our standard visual elements but rather to enhance them in marketing and communications pieces where their use is appropriate.
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Smudging and Cermonies Policy
The University of Saskatchewan is committed to safeguarding the cultures and integrity of Indigenous peoples, Indigenous values, and practices, and to transformative decolonization leading to reconciliation. To honour, protect and support Indigenous peoples, this policy safeguards Indigenous spaces, Indigenous voices, and Indigenous ceremony/ practices by establishing the University of Saskatchewan campuses, inclusive of student residences, smudge and ceremony safe spaces.
The policy conveys the university’s commitment to:
- supporting Indigenous traditions, practices, and ceremonies
- improve recruitment, retention, and engagement of Indigenous students, staff, and faculty.
- enhance the reputation of the University by actively protecting space for Indigenous ceremony.
- contribute to the university’s commitment of decolonization and Indigenization.