Student Advising at the Indigenous Student Centre

The staff at the front desk of Migizii Agamik are happy to help you get connected to one of our advising team members! Students can contact the Indigenous Student Centre front desk by emailing isc@umanitoba.ca or calling 204-474-8850 to book an appointment.

Drop-in appointments may be available on a first come, first served basis for the day. Please call 204-474-8850 ahead if you are not on campus to inquire about same-day appointments. 

For Indigenous students starting their first year at UM, QBTS helps make the transition to university. Students can access orientation activities, academic support, one-on-one advising, peer mentoring and opportunities to connect with others.

Contact Lily Peters for QBTS.

Neechiwaken connects first-year Indigenous students with experienced Indigenous student mentors. Mentees can ask questions, build friendships and find their way around university life; eligible returning students can also apply to become mentors.

Contact Bailey Pigeau for Neechiwaken.

Designed for returning Indigenous undergraduate students, Blankstein Momentum supports academic success and a sense of belonging. The program offers workshops, advisor check-ins, tutoring, community activities and cultural support.

Contact Denise Proulx for Blankstein Momentum.

EmpoweringU offers financial guidance to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at UM. Students can get help with budgeting, scholarships and bursaries, debt, financial goals and finding other resources.

Contact Storm Allard for EmpoweringU.

SAGE supports current and prospective Indigenous graduate students through their master’s or doctoral journeys. Students can connect with peers and mentors, attend writing retreats and workshops, and access individual support.

Contact Alana Wilcox for SAGE.

Métis students can connect with UM’s Métis Inclusion Coordinator for guidance on Manitoba Métis Federation funding, other MMF supports and citizenship. Métis-specific events and opportunities also help students connect with culture and community on campus.

For support, contact Jessica Burzuik, Métis Inclusion Coordinator.

Students at any point of their degree program can book an appointment with an Indigenous student advisor. 

Please note that we provide academic planning up to 60 credit hours only, and students who wish to do degree planning after achieving 60 credit hours or do graduation checks should contact their Faculty advising office

The team at Indigenous Recruitment and Community Relations support students who are thinking of, or in the process of, applying to the institution. 

You can connect with them at indigenous_recruitment@umanitoba.ca to meet with them. Once you have accepted an offer to the university, you can book an appointment with us.

Before making changes to your course schedule, we encourage you to speak with an Indigenous Student Advisor. If you receive sponsorship from your Nation or community, scholarships, bursaries, or student loans, dropping a course may affect your funding or financial aid eligibility. An advisor can help you understand the potential impacts before you make a decision.