Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Site: Oakville - Trafalgar Road Campus
Service: Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK9166 | Last Full Update: 29 Jun 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-845-9430 ext 5444 |
| cils@sheridancollege.ca | |
| Website | https://www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services/indigenous-learning-and-support.aspx |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/IndigenousSher/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/tags/sheridancollege Instagram: www.instagram.com/indigenoussheridan/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/edu/school?id=20071&trk=edu-cp-title Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/sheridan_c/ Twitter: twitter.com/IndigenousSher YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/SheridanInstitute |
| Primary Contact | Elijah M Williams, Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator; Phone: 905-845-9430 ext 5444; Email: elijah.williams@sheridancollege.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Dr Melanie Spence-Ariemma, Provost and Vice President, Academics, Office of the Provost; Phone: 905-845-9430 ext 2085; Email: sarah.whymark@sheridancollege.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2014 - Indigenous Centre |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | An inclusive space for all Indigenous (which includes all Status and non-Status, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) as well as non-Indigenous students to build and foster a sense of community. Services include: For new and prospective students: * orientation session * peer mentors * assists prospective students with their application and portfolio when applying to Sheridan * help with Pathways into Sheridan Financial Aid: * Indigenous students may be eligible for specialized government funding * will answer questions on financial aid including First Nations Band Funding, Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), scholarships/bursaries and Inspire Elders: * opportunities to meet with Elders for support, guidance and teachings * an Elder is available every Thursday Recruitment: * works closely with the Sheridan recruitment team to let future students know about the diverse programming and Indigenous community at Sheridan |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Greater Toronto Area ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
| Eligibility | Indigenous and non-Indigenous students as well as staff, faculty and residents of the GTA |
| Application | Call or email for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - for Centre services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Trafalgar Rd and Upper Middle Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Indigenous Peoples |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Services for Indigenous Peoples |
| Service Categories | Academic Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ; College/University Entrance Support ~ Indigenous Communities ; Student Organizations ~ Indigenous Communities |
