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Student Services
Participants of the 2008 Indigenous Mini University Camp
Our commitment
We thank the Coast and Straits Salish Peoples for letting us be guests on their land.We are committed to supporting you here at UVic. We're planning on opening a First Peoples House by 2009, strengthening support services for Indigenous students and supporting the development of curricula and methodologies supportive of the needs of Indigenous communities.We welcome you to come take part in these exciting new developments.
Aboriginal Student Support
UVic offers students a diverse and welcoming network of support systems - it's part of our commitment to Aboriginal student support and well-being. In addition to this comprehensive list of services, there is a wide range of athletics and clubs-based extracurricular activities, as well as support systems specifically geared towards students with a disability, and students who would like counselling, academic advising, career planning and more.
Aboriginal students have access to a variety of support services, including the Native Student Union, and the Aboriginal Counselling Centre.
Students can also hang out at the Aboriginal Student Gathering Space (located in the LE,NONET Project office in the Human and Social Development Building) to study, hold circles, or browse through the Aboriginal reading resources.
Indigenous Student Liaison
Michele Noullet Morfitt is UVic's Indigenous Student Liaison. Please contact Michele if you have questions about services, or the admission process. She can be reached by phone at 250-472-5569.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.