Aboriginal Student Resources

Dahooja! Welcome to Lhtako Dené Nation Territory, part of the Southern Dakelh.

Are you an Aboriginal Student? 

In collaboration with the Aboriginal Advisor/ Liaison, 草榴社区 Quesnel provides culturally safe services and facilities to Aboriginal Students. We offer students access to information about entering college, choosing career paths, and accessing funding to attend school. Working together, we will assist you in your educational journey at 草榴社区. 

 

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Aboriginal Student Services

Access culturally relevant student services, counselling resources, facilities, and more.

Go to Student Services

Aboriginal Student Funding

If you’re looking for assistance paying for college, check out these resources. There are several Aboriginal Awards that can be applied for as well as resources for additional financial aid.

Go to Student Funding

Academic & Career Planning

Do you have questions regarding academic planning? Unsure of which career path is best for you? Connect with an Academic Advisor.

Go to Academic Advising

Aboriginal Steering Committee

Four First Nations communities and four Indigenous Organizations are part of 草榴社区 Quesnel’s Aboriginal Education Steering Committee. This group works to provide guidance and direction to 草榴社区 to ensure programs and services are culturally relevant to the needs of member communities and learners.

First Nations Communities

   Chief: Clifford LeBrun  Representative: Terri Boyd
 Chief: Troy Baptiste  Representative: Audrey Sinclair
 Chief: Liliane Squinas  Representative: Kristina Moller
 Chief: Leah Stump  Representative: Delores Alec 

 

Indigenous Organizations

  Executive Director: Tony Goulet   
District Principal of Indigenous Education: Doreen L'Hirondelle  
Executive Director: Rhonda LaBelle Representative: Janine Alphonse 
   
Indigenous Programs: Indigenous Infant Development Program
Indigenous Supported Child Development 		  

Important Dates & Events

March 18th - 22nd

Indigenous Culture Week

Call for vendors
May 5 National Day for Awareness & Action for Murdered and Missing Women, Girls and Gender Diverse Kin (MMIWG2S)
May 16 Moosehide Campaign
June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
November 8 Indigenous Veterans Day

Dr. Jessie King (left) and Marlene Erickson (right)
New Indigenous leadership roles at 草榴社区 to focus on inspiring student success and nurturing relationships
  • Vanderhoof
  • Quesnel
  • Prince George
  • Mackenzie
  • Fort St. James
  • Burns Lake
Sep 6
Mary John Award of Excellence More

Aboriginal Resource Guide Aboriginal Resource Guide

Contact Us

Aboriginal Advisor/Liaison

Tel: +1 250-991-7500
TF: +1 866-680-7550