Campus Life

Indigenous Student Centre

A supportive environment for Indigenous students

The Indigenous Student Centre is now closed effective end of day Friday, March 20 until further notice due to recommendations regarding COVID-19. This is a temporary measure. Student queries should be directed to 902-494-8863 or isc@dal.ca. Both voicemail and email will be checked on a regular basis. Student support will be delivered remotely. You can also follow us on our social media channels (Facebook: "Dalhousie's Indigenous Student Centre" and Instragram: "dalindigenouscentre") for updates and to stay connected.

The Elders in Residence are available for support and advice remotely. Please email elders@dal.ca.

For the latest updates for the Dalhousie community and other COVID-19 important information please visit: https://www.dal.ca/novel-coronavirus.html.

The latest updates for the Dalhousie community

Many student supports are now available remotely via Brightspace

Including academic, community, accessibility, and financial supports

Check out the new Dal Student Life at dal.ca/studentlife

Dalhousie, in partnership with The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, welcome students to discover outstanding educational and engagement opportunities that will inspire and empower you while helping shape your future.

The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) helps create a sense of belonging to support your success while at Dalhousie. Our Indigenous Student Advisor provides support and advocacy for all of Dalhousie’s Indigenous students. We welcome you to make use of our personal, educational, and career resources to enhance your university experience:

• Tutoring, study skills and writing development
• Cultural activities
• Scholarship and bursary information
• Educational and information sessions
• Networking opportunities
• Referrals to supports on and off campus

VISIT THE CENTRE

Visit our Centre at 1321 Edward Street to enjoy a hot drink, take advantage of academic advising, and meet other Indigenous students. We also host social gatherings, including potlucks, cultural events and information sessions.

TRADITIONAL SMUDGING

The Indigenous Student Centre is proud to offer traditional smudging. The centre has appropriate ventilation and sage bundles available. We welcome students and elders to visit the centre to use our smudging facilities.