Director:Â Shawna Cunningham, B.A., M.A.
The primary mandate of The Native Centre is to provide a culturally appropriate learning environment that encourages and supports the success of Aboriginal students in their pursuit of knowledge and higher education at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. The Native Centre provides academic, personal, and cultural support services and programs to prospective and current Aboriginal Students, and is a welcome and supportive learning environment for the whole campus community.
Services:
- Pre-admissions Advising
- Program Advising for Open Studies
- Advocacy for academic and non-academic student issues
- Information and Referrals to Campus-wide services
- Advising and Advocacy for Aboriginal student funding
- Peer Tutoring and remedial support
- Retention Workshops
- Cultural and Spiritual AdvisingÂ
Programs:
- NAPI Ambassador Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program
- LYNX: Aboriginal Student Career and Employment Program
- Peer Assistant for Student Services (PASS Social Events Program)
- Student Volunteer Opportunities
- Aboriginal Student Access Program (ASAP)
- Old Sun Community College Academic Outreach Program
Events:
- Pipe Ceremonies
- Women's Tea Ceremonies
- Red Lodge Speakers Series
- Potlucks
- Recreational Field Trips and Social Events
- TNC Annual Graduation Banquet and Pow-wow
- First Nations Student Association’s Annual Native Awareness Days
Facilities:
- The Red Lodge, Student Lounge
- First Nations Student Association Offices
- Computer Lab
- Study Space
For more information, please contact us at:
Telephone: 403.220.6034
Fax: 403.220.6019
Location Room 390z MacEwan Student Centre
Website:
Student Services