Support Services for Indigenous Students

The University of Winnipeg is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment. The University provides academic, social, and financial assistance to ensure Indigenous students have the supports they need to succeed.

Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)

The Aboriginal Student Services Centre strives to create a sense of community for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students throughout their educational experience. The Centre’s mission is to provide a sense of belonging, a place to gather, and a hub for educational, cultural, and social activities. The student lounge consists of a computer lab, locker and kitchen facilities and is open to students seven days a week from 7 am to 11 pm. Support services include individualized help with admission and registration, academic advising, and free tutoring to enhance academic success. The ASSC also maintains strong links with the broader Aboriginal community.

• Elders in Residence

  The Elders in Residence are an integral part of the team. They provide personal counselling and guidance for Aboriginal students, and organize and facilitate cultural activities and teachings on campus. Five Elders from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit backgrounds are part of the The University of Winnipeg community.

• Aboriginal Student Council (ASC)
  The students recognize the need to preserve and protect Indigenous heritage and distinct cultures through traditional teachings, language and through celebrations. Enhancing students' quality of life through academics, community building, recreation and leisure activities is another objective of the ASC.
  

Transition Year Program on campus
The University of Winnipeg offers a Transition Year Program to help new students adjust to campus life. The program offers an orientation week, a ‘core’ academic writing course and one-on-one support to create a positive first year experience. Each new student is matched with a returning Aboriginal student mentor who helps them become familiar with supports and services as they adjust to University life.

Housing and Daycare

Many off-campus rental agencies will not approve tenants without local rental history and vacancy rates in Winnipeg are often less than 1%. This makes it difficult to secure off-campus housing. Applying early to live in residence virtually guarantees post-secondary students a home in residence.

Most rental agencies in Winnipeg require the signature of a one-year (12 month) lease whose start and ends dates may not correspond to UWinnipeg Term dates. UWinnipeg on the other hand, allows residents to select a four, eight, or twelve month contract, depending on the room type and the resident's enrollment in classes.

Campus Life Link

	McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence McFeetors Hall is our newest residence, completed in August 2009. It offers single and double furnished dorms, and a number of family oriented unfurnished 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to common entertainment and lounge areas, study areas, and laundry facilities.
	University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) Day Care Centre The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association Day Care Centre is licensed to serve 112 infants, toddlers, and preschool children from the University and the surrounding neighbourhood, making it one of downtown Winnipeg’s largest and finest child care facilities. Students receive first priority for placements. The UWSA Day Care believes in providing a warm, accepting, and stimulating environment for children.