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Welcome to the Office of Indigenous Affairs
Office of Indigenous Affairs staff welcomes you!
Greetings from the Director
I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you on behalf of the Office of Indigenous Affairs team. I feel privileged to be part of the excitement and growth at the University of Victoria. I am honoured to be working on behalf of Aboriginal learners on this beautiful traditional Coast Salish territory.
The primary goal of the Office of Indigenous Affairs (INAF) is to assist you in accessing services and programs and to support you in your experience while on campus. In this light, I look forward to meeting you and invite you to visit INAF so that you can connect with our staff whether you are a new or continuing student.
We hope to see you at the Week of Welcome and I encourage you to get involved with the Native Students Union. In the fall of 2009 the First Peoples House will be open to students and community and our goal is that it be your home away from home.
I truly believe the University of Victoria is the place to be. There is excitement in the air. There is an ever-growing range of Indigenous courses and programs being offered and we have committed faculty and staff here to provide quality education and a welcoming environment. Once again, welcome to the University of Victoria and please do drop in to the Office of Indigenous Affairs where we can assist in your orientation to campus.
Best regards,
Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi
(Kwakiutl/Quatsino Nations)
Director, Office of Indigenous Affairs
Latest News
The Office of Indigenous Affairs in now located in the
First Peoples House
Office of Indigenous Affairs - Newsletter 2009 Volume 3, Issue 1 (Fall 2009)
Office of Indigenous Affairs - Newsletter 2009 Volume 2, Issue 1 Congratulations to the Indigenous Grads, Fall 2008.
Office of Indigenous Affairs - Newsletter 2008 Volume 1,
Issue 1 The University of Victoria's plan to create a centre of cultural and academic support for Indigenous students is one step closer to reality thanks to a gift of $550,000 from BMO Financial Group.
Community Events
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First Peoples House web.uvic.ca/fphouse in adopting "A Vision for the Future: Building on Strength," it's strategic plan, the University of Victoria pledged to build "on our commitment to our unique relationship with Canada's First Peoples." The target completion date is July 2009.
Our services & Programs
- Collaboration with First Nations students
- Collaboration with First Nations service personnel
- Extending outreach to First Nations sponsors, communities, schools
- Administrative support functions
- Professional development - specific goals
- Develop network with other aboriginal liaison officers at other universities
- Collaborate with other First Nations advisors regarding professional development and problem-solving related to first nations students
- Attend professional development workshops (continue academic work)
Office of Indigenous Affairs
University of Victoria
First Peoples House
PO BOX 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2
E-mail: inafadm@uvic.ca
Tel: 250.472.4913
Fax: 250.472.4952
Indigenous Student Handbook
This handbook provides an overview of programs and services that may be of particular interest to Indigenous applicants, including student and faculty profiles.
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Fragrant sweetgrass, a plant that is widely used by Indigenous people across North America, is often braided and used as a smudge in sacred ceremonies.