Counselling for Aboriginal Students

The Aboriginal Counsellor, who often takes part in Mamidosewin Centre events, is available for professional and discreet counselling services in a private office in the Counselling Centre. These services are available for all Aboriginal students with academic or personal concerns. Drop by for a visit or make a confidential appointment.

For more information, please contact:
Kimberley Smith, B.S.W., M.A., Aboriginal Counsellor
613 727-4723 ext. 5566
smithsk@algonquincollege.com

Aboriginal Student Success Specialist

Services include:

  • Support to students with academic concerns.
  • Information on, or referrals to, the following: community services, personal counselling, career planning and employment information
  • Information about Aboriginal bursaries, scholarships, student loans, and funding for First Nations, Status, non-Status, Inuit and Métis students.
  • Refer out-of-town students to potential accommodation and day-care.
  • Weekly Lunch & Learn Activities to round out your college experience.
  • Work with students in areas such as time-management and study skills

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For more information, please contact:
Miranda Huron, Aboriginal Student Success Specialist
613 727-4723 ext. 5517
huronm@algonquincollege.com

Cultural & Social Activities

The Mamidosewin Centre provides a variety of events for Aboriginal students

  • Elder visits, traditional teachings, talking circles and ceremonies
  • Monthly potlucks, feasts and seasonal celebrations
  • Access to sacred medicines and morning smudge circle
  • Cultural celebrations (Louis Riel Day, Inuit Celebration, etc.)
  • Drum circles, craft workshops facilitated by students or local artists
  • Community notice board for Aboriginal events in Ottawa
  • Movies, music and game nights
  • Aboriginal – Intramural sports teams (basketball, floor hockey, badminton, etc.)

For more information, please contact:
Elena Abel, Mamidosewin Centre Coordinator
613 727-4723 ext. 5127
abele@algonquincollege.com