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.<\/p>\n
Fact: 50% of Aboriginal teachers employed in Manitoba come from the BU Faculty of Education<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Transition Supports<\/h2>\n
Assistance connecting with community resources e.g., housing, schools, daycare, doctors, dentists, etc.<\/p>\n
Academic Supports<\/h2>\n
Tutors, workshops, study groups, group tutorials, referrals to learning skills development supports, proof reading, reference texts<\/p>\n
13%\u00a0 of BU students identify as Indigenous<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Cultural\/Spiritual Supports<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Personal & Social Supports<\/h2>\n
Community volunteering, seasonal feasts, crafts, beading, guest speakers, crib nights and a place to meet and visit.<\/p>\n
Dedicated Staff Support<\/h2>\n
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- Indigenous student orientation<\/li>\n
- Brandon University Indigenous Student Collective (BUISC)<\/li>\n
- Potlucks<\/li>\n
- Computer lab with printing & scanning<\/li>\n
- Study space<\/li>\n
- Smudging and Elders’ room<\/li>\n
- Smart TV<\/li>\n
- Comfortable common area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our promise to you :<\/h3>\n
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- High quality education<\/li>\n
- Welcoming atmosphere<\/li>\n
- Exceptional education & preparation for career or academic goals<\/li>\n
- Social development to help you in your community<\/li>\n
- Individual support<\/li>\n
- Holistic programming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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 M\u00e9tis peoples. We at Brandon University acknowledge and respect the history, land and the people of this area.<\/p>\n
On behalf of Brandon University, I welcome you to the traditional homelands of the Dakota, Anishinabek, Oji-Cree, Cree, Dene, and M\u00e9tis<\/span><\/span> peoples.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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