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University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 Student Services Student and Enrolment Services The Native Centre
The Native Centre

Director: Shawna Cunningham, BA, MA

The Native Centre was established in 1972 by the University of Calgary to provide culturally sensitive support services and programs to Aboriginal students. It also provides an important venue for the establishment of cultural links between aboriginal and non-aboriginal students, the University of Calgary, and the aboriginal community at large. Below is a list of the programs and services:

Student Advisory Services

  • Pre-admissions advising and program information
  • Advice and Assistance with Applications to the University of Calgary
  • Registration information and assistance with online services
  • Program Advising for Open Studies
  • Information and Referrals to  Campus-wide services
  • Advice and assistance with  Post-secondary funding for Aboriginal Students
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Personal counselling
  • Cultural and Spiritual Advising
  • Cultural Enrichment Lecture Series in partnership with
  • International Indigenous Studies

Special Programs

  • NAPI Ambassador Aboriginal Youth Outreach Program
  • LYNX Aboriginal Student Career and Employment Program
  • Program Assistant for Student Services program (PASS) - Program for Social Events
  • Student Volunteer Opportunities
  • Aboriginal Student Access Program (ASAP). See A.15 in Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Special Annual Events

  • Pipe Ceremonies – (each semester)
  • Women's Tea Ceremonies (monthly)
  • Tipi Raising Workshop, June 21st
  • Annual Graduation Banquet and Pow-wow, June
  • Native Awareness Days, hosted by the First Nations Student Association

Facilities

  • The Red Lodge, Student Lounge
  • First Nations Student Association Offices
  • Computer Lab
  • Study Space

In honour of the diversity of our campus community, The Native Centre is an open welcome space for all students, faculty, and staff. 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/nativcr