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Student Supports
Indigenous Student Supports & Partnerships
Community connections
Our team at ULethbridge prioritizes going into communities to meet students and provide guidance on the post-secondary process. Our team members are also community members, and carry a wealth of knowledge about their own communities and how to succeed at university.
Counselling
Your health matters. In addition to our team of counsellors and mental health workers, you can opt to meet with an Indigenous counsellor to receive traditional, culturally inclusive support.
Calendar of events
From round dances to beading workshops, ULethbridge hosts a number of events to recognize significant days and events, such as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Elders program
Students, staff and faculty have access to several Elders while they are on campus. Our Elders provide cultural support, wisdom and guidance and are on campus regularly during the academic year.
Student resources & referrals
Have a question about a specific service or resource? Visit an Indigenous Student Advisor in Iikaisskini Indigenous Services for help with navigating ULethbridge student services.
Mentorship program
Did you know? ULethbridge has two mentorship programs that are offered specifically for Indigenous students. Learn more on pg. 21 about options on how you can become both a protégé and/or mentor.
Programs & initiatives
ULethbridge is leading in Indigenous-focused programming, offering several majors and minors across our faculties and schools. ULethbridge also offers the Indigenous Student Success Cohort program, a first-year program dedicated to ensuring your success in post-secondary.
Indigenous Students Emergency Bursaries
For students needing extra financial support during the semester, ULethbridge offers several emergency bursaries. Documentation is required for bursary applications.
Alicia Anderson (BSc ’20, MSc ’22)
Gates Scholar and PhD Student University of Cambridge
Métis scholar Alicia Anderson (BSc ’20, MSc ’22) has always aimed high through her study of astrophysics at ULethbridge. Her academic aptitude earned her a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, one of the most prestigious awards in the world that will have her study at the University of Cambridge for her PhD.
“You start by making connections with professors and I’ve been lucky to have really passionate professors teaching me undergraduate physics and inspiring me to join a research group and take it to the next level. I really owe it all to my department and all the professors who have taught me.”
Alicia Anderson (BSc ’20, MSc ’22)
Gates Scholar and PhD Student University of Cambridge
