Nukskahtowin (Formerly: The Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research) was formed in 2001 to address the academic and administrative needs of Indigenous citizens who are academics and learners at Athabasca University. As part of our initial vision, we worked towards the development and delivery of Indigenous Studies and education in the AU environment. We worked towards the respectful inclusion of Indigenous research by and about First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. Our main goal was and still is the acknowledgment and development of traditional Indigenous knowledge in the academy and to support, protect and preserve Indigenous Knowledge, Education and oral traditions.