Indigenous Student Union
2024-2025
President: Teena Gilstrap
Vice President: Marcie Neveau
Cultural Coordinator: Cody Syrette
Get in contact with us:
[email protected]
2024-2025
President: Teena Gilstrap
Vice President: Marcie Neveau
Cultural Coordinator: Cody Syrette
Get in contact with us:
[email protected]
The Indigenous Student Union (ISU) works with the Indigenous Studies Department and the Sault College Students’ Union (SCSU) to enhance student life on campus by promoting awareness of Indigenous/Metis/Inuit peoples and enhancing a healthy holistic lifestyle taking care of the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional aspects of each and every one of us. The ISU’s primary focus is to develop strong partnerships with other groups within Sault College and our communities.
Have your voices heard and assist with having our students voices heard by advocacy and providing tools to promote a healthy lifestyle by attending the many events we hold throughout the academic year.
Chi-Miigwetch/Big Thank You.
Have your voices heard and assist with having our students voices heard by advocacy and providing tools to promote a healthy lifestyle by attending the many events we hold throughout the academic year.
Chi-Miigwetch/Big Thank You.
INDIGENOUS STUDENT SERVICES
We are committed to helping our students succeed – from the time someone considers applying to Sault College until the time they graduate…and beyond. Our services include:
▪ Counselling
▪ Fax/Photocopying
▪ Year-round cultural events
▪ Academic Advising
▪ Long Distance Calling
▪ Social and educational events
▪ Career Guidance
▪ Elders in Residence
▪ Indigenous Student Centre
▪ Accessibility Services
▪ Tutoring Support
▪ Traditional Medicine Garden
▪ College Application Assistance
▪ Scholarships/Bursaries
▪ Fire Arbour and Sweat Lodge
ELDERS IN RESIDENCE
Our Elders in Residence Barbara Nolan and Ted Recollet are available for any student to meet with. Our Elders maintain regular office hours within the Indigenous Studies department (G-Wing) and are available to meet one on one. In addition, the Elders are also available to facilitate the following:
▪ One-on-One Mentoring
▪ Talking Circles
▪ Guest Speaking
▪ Traditional Teachings
▪ Classroom Presentations
▪ Cultural Ceremonies
▪ Cultural Curriculum Support
▪ Knowledge Sharing
▪ Cultural Competency Training
▪ Lunch and Learns
INDIGENOUS STUDENT EVENTS
Your college experience should extend beyond the classroom; we host a variety of cross-cultural, social, and educational events throughout the school year: movie nights, soup days, feasts, ceremonies, games nights, traditional craft workshops, and more! Students can get involved, learn new skills, or just have fun.
Enji Maawnjiding “Where We Gather” Indigenous Student Centre
“Enji” as some students affectionately call it…is a daily gathering place for the campus community. It is equipped with computer stations and media equipment, including a large screen for presentations or movie watching. Study-time or down-time, Enji Maawnjiding is a multi-purpose Centre like no other!
Enjiins (Little Enji)
Looking for a quiet place to study or complete course work? Stop by Enjiins, our dedicated study hall. Located in the Indigenous Studies department (room G1090) Enjiins is equipped with computers, large round tables for group work and is just down the hall from faculty and staff offices.
SACRED FIRE ARBOUR
Outside the Enji Maawnjiding Student Centre is our “Wiigwaasgamig” (Birch Bark House) Sacred Fire Arbour. You will see the fire burning during several events throughout the year such as during our annual pow-wow, seasonal gatherings, traditional teachings, sweat lodges and other ceremonies.
Traditional Sweat Lodge
Overseen by our Elder In-Residence Ted Recollet, students have access to an on-campus sweat lodge. The department facilitates runs at least once a month (or by request) for students that may wish to utilize for their spiritual well-being.
INDIGENOUS STUDENTS’ UNION
The Indigenous Student Union (ISU) works with the Indigenous Studies Department and the Sault College Students’ Union (SCSU) to enhance student life on campus by promoting awareness of Indigenous/Metis/Inuit peoples and enhancing a healthy holistic lifestyle The ISU’s primary focus is to develop strong partnerships with other groups within Sault College and our communities. A great opportunity to help grow as community leaders, build teamwork skills and engage with fellow students.
CONTACT US
General Inquiries and Information [email protected]
Counselling Appointments
Emily Edgar, Indigenous Studies Office Assistant [email protected]
Student and Community Events
Terri Glave, Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator [email protected]
College Application Assistance
Melvin Peltier, Indigenous Student Recruiter [email protected]
We are committed to helping our students succeed – from the time someone considers applying to Sault College until the time they graduate…and beyond. Our services include:
▪ Counselling
▪ Fax/Photocopying
▪ Year-round cultural events
▪ Academic Advising
▪ Long Distance Calling
▪ Social and educational events
▪ Career Guidance
▪ Elders in Residence
▪ Indigenous Student Centre
▪ Accessibility Services
▪ Tutoring Support
▪ Traditional Medicine Garden
▪ College Application Assistance
▪ Scholarships/Bursaries
▪ Fire Arbour and Sweat Lodge
ELDERS IN RESIDENCE
Our Elders in Residence Barbara Nolan and Ted Recollet are available for any student to meet with. Our Elders maintain regular office hours within the Indigenous Studies department (G-Wing) and are available to meet one on one. In addition, the Elders are also available to facilitate the following:
▪ One-on-One Mentoring
▪ Talking Circles
▪ Guest Speaking
▪ Traditional Teachings
▪ Classroom Presentations
▪ Cultural Ceremonies
▪ Cultural Curriculum Support
▪ Knowledge Sharing
▪ Cultural Competency Training
▪ Lunch and Learns
INDIGENOUS STUDENT EVENTS
Your college experience should extend beyond the classroom; we host a variety of cross-cultural, social, and educational events throughout the school year: movie nights, soup days, feasts, ceremonies, games nights, traditional craft workshops, and more! Students can get involved, learn new skills, or just have fun.
Enji Maawnjiding “Where We Gather” Indigenous Student Centre
“Enji” as some students affectionately call it…is a daily gathering place for the campus community. It is equipped with computer stations and media equipment, including a large screen for presentations or movie watching. Study-time or down-time, Enji Maawnjiding is a multi-purpose Centre like no other!
Enjiins (Little Enji)
Looking for a quiet place to study or complete course work? Stop by Enjiins, our dedicated study hall. Located in the Indigenous Studies department (room G1090) Enjiins is equipped with computers, large round tables for group work and is just down the hall from faculty and staff offices.
SACRED FIRE ARBOUR
Outside the Enji Maawnjiding Student Centre is our “Wiigwaasgamig” (Birch Bark House) Sacred Fire Arbour. You will see the fire burning during several events throughout the year such as during our annual pow-wow, seasonal gatherings, traditional teachings, sweat lodges and other ceremonies.
Traditional Sweat Lodge
Overseen by our Elder In-Residence Ted Recollet, students have access to an on-campus sweat lodge. The department facilitates runs at least once a month (or by request) for students that may wish to utilize for their spiritual well-being.
INDIGENOUS STUDENTS’ UNION
The Indigenous Student Union (ISU) works with the Indigenous Studies Department and the Sault College Students’ Union (SCSU) to enhance student life on campus by promoting awareness of Indigenous/Metis/Inuit peoples and enhancing a healthy holistic lifestyle The ISU’s primary focus is to develop strong partnerships with other groups within Sault College and our communities. A great opportunity to help grow as community leaders, build teamwork skills and engage with fellow students.
CONTACT US
General Inquiries and Information [email protected]
Counselling Appointments
Emily Edgar, Indigenous Studies Office Assistant [email protected]
Student and Community Events
Terri Glave, Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator [email protected]
College Application Assistance
Melvin Peltier, Indigenous Student Recruiter [email protected]
