Student Services

Aboriginal Student Advisor

Role

The role of Aboriginal Student Advisor is to provide information, support, education and referrals to prospective, new and returning Aboriginal Students studying at Saint Mary's University.

The Advisor is available October through April.

The Aboriginal Student Advisor is available for individual and meetings to listen to the concerns of students and offer advice and support. If needed, the Advisor will refer them to other departments and services on campus or in the community.

Non-Aboriginal students are also welcome to seek information from the Aboriginal Student Advisor in order to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and heritage.

The Aboriginal Student Advisor is an integral part of the Saint Mary's University Community providing information on:

  • Financial Aid and Scholarships & Bursaries
  • First Year Adjustment Issues
  • Campus Resources
  • Off-campus Affiliations
  • Student Services Programs
  • Monthly Events
  • Contact:

The Student Advisor's office is located on the 4th floor of the Student Centre in Room 423 please feel free to drop by during office hours or

The Native Student Advisor can also be reached by e-mail at nativeadvisor@smu.ca or by phone at 902-496-8172

Office Hours

Send an email or call to arange a convenient time and appointments are welcome!

Winter hours:
Monday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Programming

The Aboriginal Student Advisor organizes programs and activities which will raise Aboriginal Students awareness of services offered on campus and will help to develop contacts with fellow students, staff and faculty at Saint Mary's University. If you have any suggestions or ideas on particular events please contact me!

Society

A diversity society is in the works! In order to ensure the society can happen and for its longevity and growth we need your help. To start a society we need at least 20 people to sign up. If you are interested or know of someone who would be, please let them get in contact with myself either by phone or e-mail.

Michael Maracle
E-mail: nativeadvisor@smu.ca
Phone: (902) 496-8172

 

 

Community Organizations that provide additional support:

Mikmaq Native Friendship Centre

http://www.tripartiteforum.com/links/mikmaw.php

Healing Our Nations
DEPAWA
TAWAAK Housing

http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/eng/index.html

http://www.gov.ns.ca/abor/office/what-we-do/public-education-and-awareness/mikmaq-history/

Child Development Centre

 


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