Aboriginal Student Centre

March 2008

University of Regina’sAboriginal Student Centre

Offers programming in the following core areas:

Student Success Mentorship Elder’s program Community Outreach and

Awareness

Student Success

The Aboriginal Student Centre provides a link to access essential supports that enhance the educational experience for Aboriginal students on campus.

UR Voice Student Luncheon series

Students are able to access various academic/personal development seminars weekly

Through the Aboriginal Career Centre access info on student employment and career planning information.

Kâspohtamâtotân Mentorship Program

Connects University students with high school students to provide them with insight into their post-secondary options.

Provide pre-admission counseling

Create an awareness of the supports available both at the University and within the community to access that will support post-secondary studies.

Elder’s Programming

Students, staff and faculty have access to Elder’s.

Rediscovering the Path – the ASC hosts various Elder’s from across southern SK to come and share traditional teachings and knowledge.

Community Outreach and Awareness

Support Aboriginal Awareness Session – facilitate in partnership with HR dept –act as a liaison within the University to bridge the cultural gap.

Build partnerships with various First Nation and Metis organizations to bring an awareness of the activities of the ASC.

Partner with various external organizations that support and serve Aboriginal people within the community

Other ASC points

Provide an environment area for students, staff and visitors to socialize.

Aboriginal Student Association. Host sharing/talking circles. Assist students accessing avenues to regain

cultural, traditional practises. Empowering students to act responsibly on their

own behalf.

Some Key Areas to Success

“Buy-in” from student population. Understanding student demographics and

issues. Forming partnerships with University community

and external stakeholders. Creating role models for students and linking

them to role models.

Aboriginal Student Centre

“One of the main goals of the Centre is to create a heightened awareness of the services and supports available to Aboriginal students and ensure they are able to reap the benefits of those services being offered, in supporting their academic success.”

Thank You

Questions?