Director: Shawna Cunningham, BA, MA
The University of Calgary welcomes, respects, and supports the rich diversity of Aboriginal learners, their communities, cultural traditions, and aspirations in post-secondary education. The Native Centre provides academic, personal, and cultural support to prospective and current First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. Through student engagement and cultural events, the Native Centre also strives to create a welcome, inclusive, and inter-cultural educational environment for the whole campus community.
Student Support
- Admissions advising and referral
- Academic Program Advising
- Course Registration assistance
- Financial Advising for FNMI students
- Information and referral to other campus services
- Peer tutoring and remedial support
- Cultural and spiritual advising
Programs
- N.A.P.I. Ambassador Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program
- LYNX: Aboriginal Student Career and Employment Program
- ASSERT: Aboriginal Student Success, Empowerment and Re-Engagement Training Program
- Aboriginal Student Access Program (ASAP)
- Circle of Welcome – Orientation Sessions
- Aboriginal Relations Leadership Training Program (in partnership with Career Services)
Cultural Enrichment
- Indigenous Knowledge Lecture Series
- Social gatherings and potlucks
- Cree Grandmothers' Tea Ceremonies
- Annual Graduation Banquet and Pow-wow
Student Engagement
- Social Activities and cultural events
- N.A.P.I. Leadership Training
- Volunteer Opportunities
- First Nation’s Student Association
- Indigenous Leadership and Engagement: Yukon (Centre for Community Engaged Learning)
Facilities
- Computer Lab
- The Red Lodge, Student Lounge
- Ceremonial Room
- Group Study Space
- First Nations Student Association (FNSA) Office
For more information, please contact us at:
Telephone: 403.220.6034
Fax: 403.220.6019
Location Room 390z MacEwan Student Centre
Website: www.ucalgary.ca/nativecentre
Student Services