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Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE)

Student support

Important Dates

 Stay informed with important dates, last day for adding course, drop dates, etc.

Drop-in supports

 Drop-in supports will resume in September 2026.

Indigenous Student Support Coordinator Hours

Andrea Thibodeau is the Indigenous Student Support Coordinator. Her role supports new and current undergraduate and graduate students connecting with academic, cultural, emotional supports, emergency bursaries, band funding, connections to supports on and off campus, and housing.

Book a scheduled appointment with Andrea

 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm

Scheduled Appointments for Student Support

10:00am - 12:00pm

Scheduled Appointments for Student Support

 

 

 9:30am - 11:30am

Drop-In Student Support

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop-In Student Support

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Drop-In Student Support

 

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Scheduled Appointments for Student Support

 

LE,NOṈET First Year Coordinator Hours

Candice Cook is the LE,NOṈET First Year Coordinator within the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement. Candice develops and offer services, programs and one-on-one support for first year undergraduate Indigenous students who are new to post-secondary.

Book a scheduled appointment with Candice

 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:30am - 11:30am

Drop-In Student Support

 

9:30am - 11:30am

Drop-In Student Support

 

9:30am - 11:30am

Drop-In Student Support

 

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Drop-In Student Support

 

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Drop-In Student Support

 

LE,NOṈET First Year STEM Coordinator Hours

Izzy Ward is the LE,NOṈET First Year STEM Coordinator within the Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement. Her role develops student engagement opportunities and provide ongoing support for first year Indigenous students in STEM programs.

Book a scheduled appointment with Izzy

 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-In Student Support

 

 

 

9:00am - 12:00pm

Drop-In Student Support

*Located at EOW 433 in the Engineering Building

8:30am - 12:00pm

Drop-In Student Support

 

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Drop-In Student Support

 

 

 

Academic advising

Indigenous students in the Faculties of Science, Humanities and Social Sciences can contact the Indigenous Student Support Coordinator for more support. Some faculties, such as Education, offer their own advising and support services to Indigenous students. Be sure to check in with your faculty to find out about any services that may be of help to you. 

Tutoring

Indigenous students can access online tutoring in the areas of academic writing and math and stats assistance. Please contact the Indigenous Student Support Coordinator for more information.

Faculty-specific supports

Some faculties offer specific supports for students enrolled in their programs.

The Faculty of Law offers a number of academic programs and services for Indigenous students.