Director of Aboriginal Affairs, Canadore Student Representative Council (CSRC)
The CSRC has an elected position to the Council to ensure that the quality of Aboriginal student life at Canadore College is maintained. Watch for details about the election process through your CSRC and get involved!
Canadore Aboriginal Student Association (CASA)
The Canadore Aboriginal Student Association (CASA) provides student leadership, student advocacy, and representation in an advisory capacity. Cultural events, workshops and information sessions will help you meet students with your interests and build a sense of community within Canadore College. Student-oriented initiatives create a positive learning environment for students by enhancing leadership and team building skills, so make this year extra special by participating with CASA!
Aboriginal Student Lounge
Visit the Aboriginal Student Lounge in Room D347, Education Centre Campus to check out information about upcoming events, activities, and volunteer or employment opportunities. Or, visit the Commerce Court Aboriginal Student Lounge in Room W100F.
“I was nervous when I first came to the College. I met people in the student lounge who became my support system and I felt more relaxed.” Kristin Phillips, Southern First Nation Secretariat “I’ve enjoyed meeting new friends from the Cree culture. It makes me feel more at home.” Lorna Moses, Cree Nation of EastmainAboriginal Circle On Education (ACE)
Canadore College’s Framework for Relationships with Aboriginal Nations and Students, and our Aboriginal Program Strategy, have been endorsed by our ACE and approved by the Canadore College Board of Governors to ensure the development of mutually beneficial partnerships. Through the support of our ACE, we have been able to ensure a full range of student support services within the Aboriginal Learning Unit and to support new Aboriginal-specific programs through strong partnerships. Success has been documented through our Aboriginal Student Retention Report, which has shown an ongoing, notable increase in student graduation rates.
Is the First Peoples’ Centre for me?
You are Always Welcome at the First Peoples’ Centre!
The answer is YES! Visit us any time; we welcome and encourage your questions and inquiries about activities, services and participation in cultural events that are of interest to you. You are invited to drop by and “check us out” or to investigate the Aboriginal newspapers and cultural resources that we have available for you.
We are pleased to welcome counsellors and educators to schedule a class/group or individualized visit to learn about programs, services and opportunities available at Canadore College. Campus tours, classroom visits, counsellor information sessions, and other activities can be arranged, plus lunch is on us! Office space and visit notification is provided for Education Counsellors visiting students on-campus.
For details contact our office at 705.474.7600 ext. 5482 or e-mail: alu@canadorec.on.ca.
Mary Wabano, Director, First Peoples’ Centre 705.474.7600 ext. 5133 mary.wabano@canadorec.on.ca.
