UFV Indigenous Student Center

Due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, all UFV campuses and buildings will be closed today, Mon, Feb. 3. In-person classes are cancelled. Instructors will contact you regarding the delivery of scheduled course material. Find more info at: ow.ly/H12m50USk8t

✨ Need Last-Minute Help? Peer Mentor Robyn C is available at the Abbotsford Indigenous Student Centre: 📅 Dec 9: 12PM-4 PM 📅 Dec 10: 11 AM-2:30 PM 📅 Dec 11: 10 AM-2 PM 📅 Dec 12: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM Stop by before the semester ends! 🧡 #UFVIndigenousStudentCentre #PeerMentors

📚✨ Reminder: Last day of classes is Dec 5th! 📝 Exams: Dec 7–17 We wish you success on your exams and a restful holiday season afterward! Thank you for a great semester. 💖 #UFVIndigenousStudentCentre #EndOfSemester #Fall2024 #IndigenousEducation

🎉 The December Newsletter is here! 📅 Important dates 🤝 Peer Mentor schedules #UFVIndigenousStudentCentre #DecemberNewsletter #IndigenousKnowledge

With the semester ending, make sure to check out our updated Peer Mentor Schedule for the next two weeks!

What if an unexpected crisis meant you couldn’t finish school? At UFV, no student should choose between staying in school and meeting basic needs. December 3 is Giving Tuesday: help us raise $10,000 for the Student Support and Resilience Fund. Donate at ow.ly/GKG350UibAk

🌟 Peer Mentor Update 🌟 Our Peer Mentors are here to support you through your academic journey! As we move into December, please note that their availability has been updated.

🪶 Did you know? In Halq’eméylem, the second month of the Stó:lō calendar starts November 25th and is called Xets’ō:westel meaning "Time to Store Away Canoe Paddles." 🍂

🍲 FREE Chili Lunch TODAY! 🍲 Meet ISC staff, peer mentors & resident Elders over a bowl of chili! 📅 Abbotsford: Nov 21, 1:30pm-3pm 🥗 Vegetarian option: Caesar salad & bun! #UFVIndigenousStudentCentre #CommunityLunch

🍲 FREE Chili Lunch TODAY! 🍲 Meet ISC staff, peer mentors & resident Elders over a bowl of chili! 📅 Chilliwack: Nov 20, 11:30am-1pm 🥗 Vegetarian option: Caesar salad & bun! #UFVIndigenousStudentCentre #CommunityLunch

🍲 FREE Chili Lunch! 🍲 Meet ISC staff, peer mentors & resident Elders over a bowl of chili! 📅 Chilliwack: Nov 20, 11:30am-1pm 📅 Abbotsford: Nov 21, 1:30pm-3pm 🥗 Vegetarian option: Caesar salad & bun! #UFVIndigenousStudentCentre #CommunityLunch

Winter registration opens Nov 15. Check MyUFV now for your date & time! Need help? Reach out to Alexis Christie, our Student Engagement & Transition Coordinator. Set up an appointment by emailing alexis.christie@ufv.ca or through our portal: ufv.ca/isc/appointmen…

Have you seen the recent Xets’ō:westel (November) Sqwélqwel Newsletter?

Please note that UFV Indigenous Centre's will be closed on November 11th, 2024 for Remembrance Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th.

Please join the Indigenous Student Centre as we unite in gratitude and take a moment to reflect in honour of Indigenous Veterans today, November 8. We recognize and celebrate the sacrifices made by Indigenous Veterans everywhere.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Indigenous Development Program (IDP) at RBC. This unique initiative is designed to empower and elevate Indigenous students and recent graduates by providing meaningful work experience at Canada’s largest financial institution.

📢 Survey Participants Needed! The Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub wants to hear from UFV students enrolled in Fall 2024 credit courses! Share your insights on belonging, engagement, and community at UFV. Access the survey here: bit.ly/UFVTogetherEmp…

Have you seen the most recent job postings at Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre?

It is the first week of November! Have you checked your registration time and date? Need support during this process? Our Indigenous Student Engagement & Transition Coordinator Alexis Christie is here to help! Email her at alexis.christie@ufv.ca to schedule a time to connect.

Upcoming Postpartum Workshop: Friday November 22 at 1:00pm RSVP megan.filiatrault@student.ufv.ca