## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. Markdownify 3. Node 4. [Indigenous-Owned Agency Presentation ](/markdownify/node/3822) October 14, 2025 # Indigenous-Owned Agency Presentation ![OCAD University's Sharp Centre for Design, with a graphic black and white facade suspended over primary colour support legs](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2024-09/placeholder.jpg.webp?itok=6xMUv-uQ) ![JB](/sites/default/files/2025-10/Jordan%20Baptiste%20%40%20OCAD%20University.jpeg) There was a Q&A and discussion after his presentation which focused on: - Framing innovation through Indigenous rights and Nationhood. - The role of Section 35, UNDRIP, and the TRC Calls to Action as guiding design principles. - Case studies from Creative Fire and the Des Nedhe Group on community-owned enterprise and economic reconciliation. - Practical questions for students to apply in their future work in corporate Canada. Thank you very much Jordan!  We sincerely appreciate your time and sharing your knowledge with our Advertising students! You are welcome back to OCAD U anytime! ## Other Recent News [### The OCAD U Mystery Art Sale Whodunit? Is Back! More than a decade ago, the Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale was a hugely popular OCAD U tradition, drawing crowds and even public line-ups outside the doors. Now, we’re bringing it back for a new generation. On April 3, 2027, the Great Hall will host a sale of 150 original works by OCAD U students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as artists and supporters from the broader community. March 5, 2027 ](/news/ocad-u-mystery-art-sale-whodunit-back) [### 2027 Akin Career Launcher Call For Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designersand Akin have partnered since 2016 to offer this amazing annual opportunity exclusive to OCAD U graduating artists. Two(2) successful applicants will be awarded $2,000 in credits to go towards a studio space at Akin’s shared work spaces in 2027-2028, and $450 in credit for use at Remote Gallery! January 31, 2027 ](/news/2027-akin-career-launcher-call-artists) [### Call for Submissions: The 2027 Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs Applications Now Open: The Seed Fund for Creative Entrepreneurs 2026–27 Every business starts with an idea. The Seed Fund helps OCAD U students and recent alumni turn theirs into a real, revenue-generating creative business, with funding and hands-on mentorship from industry experts. January 11, 2027 ](/news/call-submissions-2027-seed-fund-creative-entrepreneurs) Related Stories ## Related Stories [### Steps Forward Celebrates Student Creativity and OCAD U's 150-Year Legacy A new series of student-created murals transforms the iconic Yellow Staircase in celebration of the university's 150th anniversary. September 18, 2026 ](/news/steps-forward-celebrates-student-creativity-and-ocad-us-150-year-legacy) [### Faculty of Design Used Book Sale Faculty of Design’s Used Book Sale offered students affordable access to donated art and design books. Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 10am – 6pm Location: 100 McCaul St. - OCAD University, Lobby, Ground Floor September 2, 2026 ](/news/faculty-design-used-book-sale) [### Assistant Professor Parantap Bhatt Incorporates AI in his Teaching Methods With more students experimenting with AI tools and integrating AI into their workflows, OCAD U faculty members are incorporating these tools into studio and classroom settings. April 14, 2026 ](/news/assistant-professor-parantap-bhatt-incorporates-ai-his-teaching-methods)