Indigenous Students
The Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) hosts a full week of programming for Indigenous students from Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13.
The week includes grab & go breakfasts, meet & greets with student supports and campus partners, brunch with the Elders in Residence, lunches, bingo and door prizes!
The week includes grab & go breakfasts, meet & greets with student supports and campus partners, brunch with the Elders in Residence, lunches, bingo and door prizes!
Follow IACE on social media for more details:
- Facebook: facebook.com/UVicIACE
- Instagram: instagram.com/uviciace
- Mailing List: sign up here
If you have any questions regarding the Indigenous student welcome, please contact the IACE Events Coordinator at iaceev@uvic.ca.
Other programs to support Indigenous students
Campus Cousins
LE,NOṈET Campus Cousins are Indigenous upper-year undergraduate and graduate students who support community building in the First Peoples House by hosting academic, social and cultural events.
Elders-in-Residence
UVic has several Elders-in-Residence that are available from September to April to guide students, staff, faculty and administration in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
First Peoples House
The First Peoples House (FPH) is a social, cultural and academic centre for Indigenous students at UVic and serves as a safe and welcoming place that encourages the building of community.