INDIGENOUS SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Department Mission

Indigenous Services for Students works collaboratively with multiple departments across the university to support the success of Indigenous students, while acknowledging the diversity in their identities, cultures, languages and experiences as they pursue academic studies. The delivery of student support services is guided by the 4 R’s: Indigenous people seek an education “that respects them for who they are, that is relevant to their view of the world, that offers reciprocity in their relationships with others, and that helps them exercise responsibility over their own lives.” - (Kirkness & Barnhardt, 1991) Indigenous Services for Students actively engages with the Indigenous community stakeholders to ensure cultural authenticity and the inclusion of Indigenous voices in its work on campus. staffing

Programs and services

our services

Elders Program, Academic and Transition Support Services, Peer Mentorship, Indigenous Advisory, Cultural Programming, Community Engagement our role

Advocacy, Advising, Student Support, Liaising, Networking, Engagement with Internal and External Stakeholders and Committees our partners

Indigenous Community, Future Students’ Office, Student Affairs, Academic Faculties, Indigenous Student Council, KPU Committees

1 Manager

1 Coordinator, Indigenous Student Transition and Engagement

1 Coordinator, Indigenous Recruitment and Outreach

1 Elder