Huron University

Happy Canada Day, Huron! Today, we reflect on what makes Canada a wonderful place to live and learn.

Huron is proud to be a Canadian institution that welcomes students from across the country and around the globe. We strive to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus and community. Today, we celebrate the opportunity to receive an education in a beautiful, safe, and thriving country.

Huron is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron, and Lenape peoples whose sharing and stewardship of the land has been governed by the Dish with One Spoon treaty since time immemorial. We are guided by this treaty in the spirit of peace, friendship, and respect.

On Indigenous Solidarity Day, we honour the voices, histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

The Indigenous Initiatives logo offers one way to listen and learn. Created by Mushkego Cree (Treaty 9) artist and illustrator Hawlii Pichette, the design reflects Indigenous ways of knowing grounded in connection, responsibility, and balance. Through symbols like braided sweetgrass, the Tree of Life, and Amik, these symbols recognize the importance of building and maintaining respectful relationships between Huron's faculty, staff, students, and the Indigenous community.

Huron University is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Attawandaron, and Lenape peoples. Under the Dish With One Spoon treaty, we are called to share and care for this land in the spirit of peace, friendship, and respect.

Learn more about the Indigenous Initiatives logo here: https://huronu.ca/news/the-meaning-behind-huron-universitys-indigenous-initiatives-logo/

What does it mean to help shape Canada’s future?

At Huron University, students in the Nation Builder Program are answering that question through hands-on learning, new coursework, and meaningful connections with leaders across Canada.

Generously supported by The Schulich Foundation, the program has already expanded access to exclusive internship opportunities, introduced Contours of Canada, and welcomed hundreds of attendees to the President’s SPARK Speaker Series.

As a result, students are gaining new perspectives, building connections, and developing the skills to lead with purpose.

And this is only the beginning.

Learn more: https://huronu.ca/news/nation-builder-programs-inaugural-year-sets-the-stage-for-future-leaders/

Graduates of 2026: At Convocation last week, Dr. Craig reminded you that the secret to a happy life involves caring for other people.

As you leave the halls of Huron, we have the utmost confidence in your ability to care for others, care for yourself, and continue pursuing a path that reflects what you care about.

Your time at Huron has been full of transformation, perseverance, and remarkable achievements. Now, as you step beyond our campus, you leave not only with a degree, but with a network that believes deeply in your potential.

To the families and friends who supported you along the way, thank you for trusting us with your brightest minds and young leaders. This moment belongs to you, too.

Congratulations, graduates 🎓 Here’s to your next chapter!

Convocation attendees can find and download photos here: https://huronu.ca/about/huron-event-photos/

We are proud to welcome Dr. Genevieve Amaral as Huron’s new Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Science.

Dr. Amaral brings a passion for the liberal arts and a commitment to helping students build creativity, empathy, and resilience. With deep experience in interdisciplinary teaching and global learning, she is dedicated to connecting the humanities to today’s most pressing challenges.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Amaral to Huron.