Tutors and drop-in services
The ISC offers the following weekly drop-in supports:
- Medical Science cohort advisor: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Writing Centre advisor: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
- Biology tutor: 6 – 8 p.m.
- Indigenous services librarian: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network: 2 – 4 p.m.
Accessibility and accommodations advisor: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Health and wellness support: 1 – 3 p.m.
Chemistry tutor: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Career and academic advisor: 1 – 4 p.m.
Math/Stats tutor: 2 – 4 p.m.
Writing Centre advisor: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Funding sources
We’re committed to helping you find ways to fund your education, and there are scholarships, bursaries, and awards available specifically to Indigenous students. The advisors at the ISC can help you navigate your options.
Dalhousie scholarships and bursaries
Apart from Dalhousie’s regular merit-based entrance scholarships, some are specifically for Indigenous students and can be found in the academic calendar:
- Valued at $15,000/year.
- Awarded annually to an Indigenous/Aboriginal student who has either recently started or is planning to pursue graduate studies at Dalhousie. Find out more.
- $3,000 renewable entrance scholarships.
- Available to First Nations and Indigenous Black students from the Maritime provinces.
- $15,000 renewable scholarships.
- available to Nova Scotia Black and First Nations graduate students (master’s or doctoral level).
- Available to Status or Non-Status Indigenous graduates of Dalhousie’s Transition Year Program.
- Available specifically for Indigenous students studying at the University of King’s College, including the Dr. Carrie Best Scholarship, the Alumni Media Scholarship, and the ATV Media Scholarship.
- Dalhousie can help all eligible students with some financial support through various additional bursaries.
External bursaries and awards
- Indspire, an Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people, also offer bursaries and scholarships.
- This award is granted yearly to four young Indigenous women in the amount of $1,000 each. The awards are made possible by the generous donation of Helen Bassett. Helen Bassett was an Ontario artist and an amazing woman who tried to make a difference as an individual and engage the government into fair solutions to Aboriginal land claim issues.
- Available to Canadian students aged 16-18 who will be/are pursuing post-secondary studies in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math at a Canadian university.
- This scholarship fund supports indigenous women in their chosen field of study.
- Supports education programs aimed at healing, reconciliation and knowledge building. Funds are available to First Nation and Métis individuals.
Additional scholarships and bursaries can be found through search tools such as:
Meet our advisors
Michele Graveline (she/her)
Michele Graveline grew up in a Metis community within Treaty 5 in Northern Manitoba and relocated to Mi’kma’ki in 1995. She completed a BA (Hons.) at the University of Manitoba and a MAEd at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Her interests include Earth-based healing, plant medicine, personal writing, ecological relations, cultural safety, and anti-violence against women and MMIWGTS. She has been supporting Indigenous students in this territory since 2009, first in public schools and at Dalhousie since 2017.
Dillon Hughson (he/him)
Dillon Hughson is a member of Qalipu Mi’kmaw First Nation and identifies as an urban Indigenous person having grown up in the Kjipuktuk (Halifax) area. He began supporting Indigenous students in public schools in 2021 and later returned to the classroom after obtaining his Bachelor of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University.
His interests include culturally responsive and restorative practices to help students achieve and enjoy their goals. In his spare time, Dillon enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the Atlantic provinces and practicing mindfulness.
Indigenous student support in Truro
Truro’s Indigenous Student Space in 387 Cox Institute has a permanent exhaust exchange system making smudging effortless and easy to do between classes. Stop by for a place to hang out, study, or meet new friends.
Truro's Student Learning Commons is also proud to offer traditional smudging. The building includes the CIBC Multicultural Centre, which is equipped with the appropriate ventilation and sage bundles for students and elders to use our smudging facilities.
Indigenous Student Access Pathway
The Indigenous Student Access Pathway is designed and delivered as a one-year program exclusively for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students who would not otherwise be eligible for admissions under Dalhousie’s current high school prerequisites, and who would benefit from dedicated supports while transitioning to a university environment.
Contact us
Indigenous Student Centre (Halifax)
1321 Edward St., Halifax
indigenous.centre@dal.ca
902-494-8863
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please follow our social media channels (Facebook: "Dalhousie's Indigenous Student Centre" and Instagram: "dalindigenouscentre") for updates and to stay connected.
International Student Support (Truro)
Keah Gloade, manager of Indigenous students
Dairy Building, 11 Sipu Awti Rd., Truro
Keah.Gloade@dal.ca
902-896-4486 (office)
902-956-9270 (cell)
Reach out to Keah to arrange a meeting or simply drop in—someone will be here to assist you.