Established in 1821, the University was founded by James McGill (1744-1813), a Montreal fur trader of Scottish origin.
Internationally renowned, McGill is known for the excellence of its teaching and research. Its multi-ethnic student body hails from 150 countries.
It has two campuses: one located in the McGill Ghetto in the heart of Montreal, and the MacDonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, on the West Island. Courses are taught in English or French, depending on the teacher’s preference.
Recognized as a historic meeting place for Aboriginal Peoples, the site on which this prestigious institution was created, was frequented by the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabee Nations.
As such, the university “honours, recognizes and respects these nations as traditional custodians of the lands and waters” on which it sits.
The House of Aboriginal Peoples was created to provide First Nations students with a quality education that benefits the communities from which they come.