Director: Shawna Cunningham, BA, MA
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 students
- 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 advising
Programs:
- NAPI Ambassador Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program
- LYNX: Aboriginal Student Career and Employment Program
- ASSERT: Aboriginal Student Retention 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