Indigenous Student Affairs
Dedicated to promoting full access, participation and success for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
The Indigenous Student Affairs’ team strives to ensure a positive learning environment in a manner consistent with the Indigenous worldview. It is our intention to increase accessibility and retention, as well as enhance the academic experience of students of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit ancestry at Laurentian University.
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students that are or will be taking studies at Laurentian can register with our office to gain access to our services by filling out this form here. Completed forms can be emailed, faxed, or dropped off at our office.
Biidaabin Orientation 2017
Indigenous Student Affairs' annual Orientation event for Indigenous students as well as Laurentian faculty and staff at Laurentian University.
Please RSVP with the ISA office.
Agenda:
9am-12pm - Science North excursion (multiple activities planned, families of Indigenous students, faculty and staff invited, registration is required).
12pm-1pm - BBQ Lunch
12pm-3pm - Service Fair in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre (students can meet with different programs, departments, and offices that can offer important support throughout the year).
Please contact the Indigenous Student Affairs office at 705-675-1151 ext. 4052 or email isa@laurentian.ca to RSVP or for more information!
Grand Opening of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
Click here to watch the live stream of the event.
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Hours of Operation
8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (May through August)
9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (September through April)
Where to find us
Our office is located in the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre on the first floor of the R.D. Parker building.
How to contact us
Telephone: 705-675-1151 ext. 4052
Fax: 705-671-3836
E-mail: isa@laurentian.ca
Vision Statement
Indigenous Student Affairs nurtures a learning environment which supports the academic, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit student body by respecting and supporting the voices and spirit of our community at Laurentian University.
The ISA team consists of the following:
- Director of the Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
- Indigenous Community Outreach and Liaison Coordinator
- Indigenous Counsellor and Student Engagement
- Indigenous Learning Strategist
- Métis Outreach Coordinator
- Traditional Resource Program Coordinator
- Receptionist
Indigenous Sharing and Learning Centre
The ISLC provides students with informal study and learning spaces, and creates work and teaching spaces for program staff and elders. Additionally, the primary space for teaching, social and cultural events within the new ISLC will be the central gathering space. This room accommodates large groups in a number of different configurations, allowing for teaching, meeting, lectures and special celebrations. The room has views and access to the surrounding landscaped area, which is developed with outdoor teaching spaces as a direct extension of the educational and cultural programs that take place within the ISLC.
The distinct architectural character of the ISLC will provide a visible presence for the University’s Indigenous community within the University Commons.
