Organizational Profile The University of Victoria (UVic) acknowledges and respects the l?k?????n peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNE? peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. UVic recognizes the importance of an inclusive and collegial culture in cultivating an extraordinary academic environment. As part of its commitment to fostering respect and reconciliation, UVic is working to implement transformative programs to provide a welcoming, inclusive campus environment for all, and include the entire university community in Indigenous-engaged learning and equity focused initiatives, to promote mutual understanding and respec