Engage Communities

We build relationships between people, places, and communities, creating connections and understanding based on respect, collaboration, and shared advocacy. Together, we aim to generate knowledge and build capacity, foster mutual growth, address shared challenges, and create pathways for communities to thrive.

Supporting Goals

Partner for better solutions

As a public university, we strive to bring tangible value to our local, regional, and global communities through shared initiatives, knowledge exchange, institutional and industry partnerships, skilled graduates, alumni engagement, and community-based learning and research, ensuring that our contributions are respectful, responsive, and aligned with diverse community needs.

Advance Reconciliation and strengthen ties with Indigenous communities

We are committed to building and nurturing meaningful, long-term partnerships with all Indigenous communities, rooted in truth, time, trust, respect, and mutual benefit. By engaging in active collaboration, we seek to advance reconciliation efforts while amplifying Indigenous voices and perspectives.

Thrive together

The University and our local communities experience mutual benefit when each is thriving. The University proudly engages as a vibrant and present partner in community, fostering shared understanding, growth, mutual advocacy and meaningful support.