The Centre for Indigenous Student (CISS) Services strives to create a sense of belonging and to support the academic, spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of a diverse Indigenous student population. We provide a safe community space that offers culturally appropriate support services and programs to facilitate students' success throughout their post-secondary studies.
Recognizing that our Indigenous students are from all corners of Turtle Island, we welcome and encourage all students who self-identify as Indigenous to register with CISS to access our services and programs.
As a member of CISS, you have access to a variety of support services provided below:
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
- Learning Skills and Career supports
- Advice and Referrals
- Writing Instruction
SPIRITUAL SUPPORT
- Elder-On-Campus Program
- Learning Skills and Career supports
- Advice and Referrals
CULTURAL SUPPORT
- Cultural Workshops include beading, moccasin, ribbon skirt, and hand drum making
- Indigenousl Sharing Circle (Mentoring) Program
- Tipi Site
PHYSICAL SUPPORT
- Resource Room and Study Space
- Photocopying, Faxing, and Printing Services
- Access to Computers
- Laptop Lending Program
- Kitchen Facilities
- Skennen’kó:wa Gamig
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CISS Welcome area
