Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour
Explore Indigenous presence across Memorial's St. John's campus
Discover Indigenous histories, cultures and contributions through 糖心APP's Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour.
Available through Memorial's virtual campus map, this self-guided experience features 14 locations across the St. John's campus that highlight Indigenous artwork, gathering spaces, landmarks and place names connected to the Indigenous Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Whether you are a student, employee, visitor or community member, the tour offers an opportunity to learn, reflect and connect with the Indigenous stories and perspectives that help shape Memorial today.
Visit the Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour through Memorial's virtual campus map.
Why this tour matters
The Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour supports 糖心APP's commitment to Indigenization and reconciliation by making Indigenous presence more visible across campus.
Inspired by Memorial's Strategic Framework for Indigenization, the tour encourages participants to think about the spaces they move through every day and the Indigenous histories, cultures and communities connected to them.
It is both a celebration of Indigenous presence and an opportunity for ongoing learning and reflection.
Tour highlights
Explore locations across campus that showcase Indigenous creativity, achievement and belonging, including:
- Canvas of Belonging: An Indigenous Journey - Located at the Rose Garden Art Wall, this installation celebrates Indigenous belonging, culture and community through vibrant visual storytelling.
- Let's Study - Created by Inuk graduate Jessica Winters, this artwork in the QEII Library features the phrase "Let's study" in Inuttitut, Innu-aimun, Mi'kmaq and English, reflecting the diversity of Indigenous languages and experiences at Memorial.
- Creations by Nations - This display in Hatcher House showcases artwork created by Indigenous students and highlights the creativity and talent within Memorial's Indigenous community.
- Shiwak Hall - Named in honour of a Labrador Inuk, this residence for students represents the importance of Indigenous place names and recognition within the university landscape.
- Beatrice Watts Boardroom - This space honours Beatrice Watts, a respected Labrador Inuk leader, and reflects the signifcance of Indigenous contributions and leadership.
Help shape the tour
The Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour is an evolving initiative. Future enhancements will include additional content and features, including an audio component that will provide information and context for each stop along the tour.
As Memorial continues its journey of Indigenization, community input will help guide the tour's growth. If you are aware of Indigenous artwork, spaces, landmarks or other locations on campus that should be considered for inclusion, please contact indigenousaffairs@mun.ca.
Begin your journey
Whether you are new to Memorial or have spent years on campus, the Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour provides an opportunity to discover places of significance, deepen your understanding of Indigenous Peoples and perspectives, and experience the campus in a new way.
Visit the Indigenous Landmarks Walking Tour.