Aboriginal Student Centre
Our building has been renamed, Aboriginal House is now officially known as Migizii Agamik or Bald Eagle Lodge. Click here for more information.
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WELCOME :: SERVICES :: HOURS and LOCATION
WELCOME ALL NEW (& RETURNING) STUDENTS!
The Aboriginal Student Centre is here to provide services designed to support your academic endeavors by building on your strengths. Because it is not always easy being here, the mandate of the Aboriginal Student Centre consists of promoting pride in who we are and where we come from. Attending University does not have to come at the expense of losing our languages, cultures, or traditions.
It is important to remember why you are here and to remain focused on your goals so you don't let obstacles get in your way. There is a lot of support available, including Elders, counselors, friends & family. Use the supports if you need them and offer your support to others when it is requested. This is part of our philosophy-together none of us need to feel alone.
Become a member of Aboriginal Student Association by contacting our office.
Indigenous Circle of Empowerment application form (PDF).
Promoting Aboriginal Community Together
Winter 2012 Events:
February PACT meeting for all members: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 4:45-6:00 p.m. in the Migizii Agamik Circle Room. This meeting is for all mentors and mentored students as well as anyone interested in the program. There will be a presentation by Cora Dupuis, the Student Leadership Coordinator from Student Life. She wants to meet PACT and ask YOU what kind of workshop or training opportunities you would like to be offered as a PACT student. Food will be provided!
Volunteer in the Community Night: PACT is having some more "Volunteer in the Community" opportunities in March to give PACT students the chance to gain some CCR hours! PACT has been approved as a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) program and students must contribute a minimum 10 hours to be eligible for this to appear on their transcript. PACT will be visiting and volunteering at Siloam Mission, located at 300 Princess Street downtown, which is a humanitarian agency that offers programs and services at no charge to those who are homeless. Attending this evening is voluntary, but students have to sign up. We just went on March 2, and another March date will be selected soon. The last date to attend will be Sunday, April 1. Please contact Carla Loewen if interested.
PACT Canteen: A March lunch canteen is underway; information will be posted soon in Migizii Agamik.
We offer the following services:
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Kathryn Richot, Métis psychologist, to provide support for the students, available Thursdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Garry Robson, Elder, available by appointment Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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If there is anything you need, or you want to check out events that are being planned, please feel free to drop by the office. Our hours of operation and location are:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (drop-in or make an appointment)
The Student Lounge and Computer Lab is available to all students
[For 24 hour, 7 days a week access to the student lounge and computer area, please visit our office to register.]
Phone: 204-474 – 8850
Website: umanitoba.ca/student/asc
EMAIL: asc@umanitoba.ca
We certainly look forward to seeing you and hope you become actively involved with the wonderful Aboriginal family we have here at the University of Manitoba.
In education, unity, and spirit.
Meegwetch, Kinanaskomitin, Niawenhko:wa, Merci, and Thank You,
- Kali Storm, Director
- Carl W. Stone, Student Advisor
- Bret Nickels, Student Advisor
- Garry Robson, Elder-in-Residence
- Karen Richard, Administrative Assistant
- Bev Getty, Assistant to Director
FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact our office, fill out the Information Request Form, or you can contact us Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-800-432-1960, ext.8850.
45 Curry Place
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
umanitoba.ca/student/asc