Indigenous Peoples Services

Tansi hello. I have many roles here at Scona to help support our Indigenous students. Similar to a success coach, I help students stay on track to graduate. This can look like counseling, scheduling, applying for scholarships, or connecting them with other resources. However, my favorite role is to help bring opportunities for cultural connection to the students. Circles, smudging, and beading are common activities, as well as connecting to Elders and other community members to share their teachings. As someone who is Metis its been very meaningful to be able to learn and share along with the students.

We offer Aboriginal Studies 30 in the schedule:

Aboriginal Studies 30 is a provincial course for all Alberta students. Students will gain a greater understanding of the current issues facing Aboriginal peoples in Canada and worldwide. Aboriginal Studies 30 enables students to demonstrate an understanding of the issues of Aboriginal rights and self-government, Aboriginal land claims, Aboriginal peoples in Canadian society, and Aboriginal world issues.

The course allows students to learn about Aboriginal issues and history from an Indigenous perspective.  Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of cultural experiences. Students will be faced with both the academic rigor of a 30-level course, including unit exams, essays, and a final. They will also be engaging in experiential learning, including circles, discussions, cultural events, elders, and guest speakers applying Indigenous knowledge. 

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

Scholarship Opportunities

There are endless amounts of scholarships and bursaries available for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Students. Ask the school’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Liaison for the big blue binder of scholarship information!

Aboriginal Admissions

There are some Post-Secondary institutions that have unique admission requirements for Indigenous Students. Visit the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Liaison to help you discover how admission policies differ between schools and which school may be right for you.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS

Strathcona’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Liaison is able to connect students with members of the community who will support students in their personal growth. Some of the benefits of these connections include: employment, volunteer opportunities, academic support, cultural growth, and health and wellness.