Aboriginal Support @ SLC

Whether you are new to the city, or new to St. Lawrence College, the transition to postsecondary education can sometimes be overwhelming. The Eagle Learning Café, located in Room 33400 on the Kingston campus and in Room A103 on the Cornwall campus, is a comfortable space for Aboriginal students to relax, study, or interact with other Aboriginal students.

SAVE THE DATE!
Orientation for Incoming Aboriginal students - Aug. 21st - 1:00 to 4:00 tri-campus.
More information to follow during the summmer. Pre-registration is required; contact Mary Ann Lyons - mlyons@sl.on.ca

Eagle Learning Cafe logo The Eagle Learning Café features:

Aboriginal resources
Computers
Enlarged screen for use with laptops
Areas for work and relaxation

Aboriginal Advisor Mary Ann Lyons is available to assist First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students on all three campuses by e-mail or phone, as well as in person where possible. Status is not required for college-related services; students need only self-identify as having Aboriginal ancestry. Connect with us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/AboriginalServicesStLawrenceCollege

Watch our video on aboriginal supports at St. Lawrence College. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP3R1oImE74 (this is on our youtube channel).

The Aboriginal Advisor can provide:

Support with application and transition processes
Information about Aboriginal bursaries, scholarships, and other funding support, including band funding
Referrals to all college services and resources
Information about community services and resources
Social and cultural events at the Eagle Learning Café
Links to community social and cultural events
A safe environment in which to discuss and resolve issues important to Aboriginal students
Ongoing mentoring opportunities among students
Opportunities for student feedback
Information about job opportunities of interest to Aboriginal students

Aboriginal youth are the fastest growing population in Canada. Having a college education provides the best possible chance of achieving a rewarding career.
You are not alone! Let us help ease your transition to St. Lawrence College and enrich your entire college experience.

Aboriginal Bursaries
The Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool is a searchable list of more than 680 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada, offered by governments, universities and colleges, private and public companies, individual Canadians, organizations and others. Visit the site http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/bursaries

For more information:
Mary Ann Lyons
Aboriginal Student Advisor
St. Lawrence College
Eagle Learning Café, Room 33400, Kingston Campus
613-544-5400 ext. 1551
mlyons@sl.on.ca

Aboriginal Community Links (sites will open in a new tab or window):

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