Virtual supports offered by the ISC
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure you know that we are still here to help!
Virtual Drop-In Lounge
The ISC is pleased to announce that we have an ISC Virtual Lounge. Connect with ISC staff, learn about UFV services (including our Resident Elders services - open to staff, faculty and students), ask any questions that you may have.
| Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30am-1:30pm - ISC Virtual Lounge Click Here |
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If you would like further information, please send us an email.
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ISC Virtual Book Club
Please join us virtually for bi-weekly discussions as we read through the following Short Story books
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UFV Students
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| The Sasquatch At Home, Traditional Protocols & Modern Storytelling by Eden Robinson |
| February 3, February 24th and March 17th, 2021 (11:00-12:30 pm) |
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UFV Faculty and Staff
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Moccasin Square Gardens by Richard Vancamp
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| January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 19, 2021 (12:00-1:30 pm) |
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Contact Josephine Charlie for more information: Email
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ISC Virtual Craft Sessions
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Beading with Chantel Watt
Monday February 8, 2021 (11:00-1:00pm)
Click Here to Join
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Metis Finger Weaving with Metis Elder Rene Inkster
Wednesday March 3, 2021 (11:00-1:00pm)
Click Here to Join
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Rattle Bag making with Chantel Watt
Wednesday March 17, 2021 (11:00-1:00pm)
Click Here to Join
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Updated information about the above supports can be found on our Facebook page, or email us for details.
Welcome
It is with great pleasure and pride that we welcome you to the traditional unceded Territory of the Stó:lō Nation and to S’olh Shxwèlí , “Our Place” or the UFV Indigenous Student Centre. Within these traditional lands exist 24 member bands. Our Indigenous students include those who self-identify as First Nations status & non-status, Métis or Inuit. The purpose of our Indigenous Student Centre is to provide easy-access resources and a friendly, home-away-from-home environment to help our students in reaching their maximum potentials. We work to provide cultural and academic support, to help bridge the gap between the University and Indigenous peoples, and to help facilitate the Indigenization of our Academy.
Indigenous Student Centre is located at both the UFV Chilliwack campus at 45190 Caen Avenue in the “400 Wing”, and on the Abbotsford campus in the Student Union Building, room S1113.
Our cultural events are open to all students, and include lunches, circle meetings, Elder visits and gatherings, workshops, welcoming ceremonies, and several other activities on and off campus.
Our services include:
- Advocate for students with other UFV departments
- Make referrals and coordinate requests within UFV and to community agencies and other institutions.
- Provide academic support, tutoring, and liaison with other UFV departments
- Act as a liaison with post-secondary education authorities and First Nation organizations.
- Provide information on courses with Indigenous content
- Provide academic and trades program information
- Assist with applications and admissions processes
- Provide information on scholarships and bursaries
Our centres feature:
- Videos, books and other resource material with an Indigenous focus
- Computer workshops and study skill tips
- Computer lab access with internet and email.
Please come in and see us when you can.
