A 'Gathering Place'

Coast Salish history runs deep through the land on which Royal Roads University and Hatley Castle are situated. The story often told of Royal Roads is of a history that began with the Dunsmuir family who built Hatley Castle. However, use of the land goes back much further to the Coast Salish people. We are grateful to the Coast Salish for sharing their traditions and teachings that enhance Royal Roads as a place of learning. 

Our mission is to honour this place of learning by strengthening our relations with neighbouring First Nations. Our vision is to partner with First Nations and Indigenous communities throughout the world, create opportunities to connect with each other, and connect our current students to our Aboriginal alumni as a way to strengthen our community of learning.

Our Goal is to build stronger relationships with our neighbouring Coast Salish communities...  More about our goals.

Aboriginal Relations 

The traditions of our ancestors, reflected in songs, ceremonies, and teachings are as old as time itself. These activities identify many of the ways our elders have asked us to move together, to help one another, and to live our lives in a healthy way. Read more about Aboriginal Relations at Royal Roads University.

Indigenous Development

The Royal Roads Indigenous Development Program focuses on facilitating long term relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities, governments, private corporations and educational institutions. Read more about Indigenous Development at Royal Roads University.