The IPC is home to all Indigenous students regardless of origin (Métis, Inuit, First Nation Status & First Nation Non-Status), and it is a welcoming space for all students to learn, share and participate in our activities and events.

Our centre becomes a home away from home for students. Here you will find a welcoming area to study and engage in supportive conversation with fellow students. We have a kitchen where students can access coffee/tea and snacks. Most importantly, we offer you a family and friendships that will last you a lifetime. We learn through gathering that even though we may lead different lives, we are the same.

Fact: 50% of Aboriginal teachers employed in Manitoba come from the BU Faculty of Education

Transition Supports

Assistance connecting with community resources e.g., housing, schools, daycare, doctors, dentists, etc.

Academic Supports

Tutors, workshops, study groups, group tutorials, referrals to learning skills development supports, proof reading, reference texts

13%  of BU students identify as Indigenous

Cultural/Spiritual Supports

Cultural events including the annual “Our Journey” graduation celebration, sweat lodges, round dances, Elder visits, storytelling, pipe ceremonies, medicine picking, tea and storytelling, skirt making, beading club, drum making and drum group, and more.

Personal & Social Supports

Community volunteering, seasonal feasts, crafts, beading, guest speakers, crib nights and a place to meet and visit.

Dedicated Staff Support

• Indigenous student orientation
• Brandon University Indigenous Student Collective (BUISC)
• Potlucks
• Computer lab with printing & scanning
• Study space
• Smudging and Elders’ room
• Smart TV
• Comfortable common area

Our promise to you :

• High quality education
• Welcoming atmosphere
• Exceptional education & preparation for career or academic goals
• Social development to help you in your community
• Individual support
• Holistic programming

Brandon University campuses are located on both Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 territories. Our main campus is located in Brandon, Manitoba, on Treaty 2 territory. This is traditional shared land between the Dakota, Ojibway and Métis peoples. We at Brandon University acknowledge and respect the history, land and the people of this area.

On behalf of Brandon University, I welcome you to the traditional homelands of the Dakota, Anishinabek, Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene, and Métis peoples.