Indigenous students will be in focus at the University of Lethbridge this Wednesday.
February 26 is the second annual Iniskim Future Students Day at the post-secondary. ‘Iniskim’ is the U of L’s Blackfoot name, and means Sacred Buffalo Stone. The name was gifted to the school in 2002 by Blackfoot Elder Bruce Wolf Child.
The event this week aims to highlight barriers that Indigenous students often face when they are trying to pursue post-secondary education.
The day will be filled with different activities and serve as a showcase for future Indigenous students of what programs they can take at the university. Initiatives include a booth featuring faculties and departments like admissions and scholarships, Career Bridge and Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, as well as on-site admission.
Participants can also check out the Indigenous Governance and Business Manager Helicopter Escape, ULethbridge Jeopardy and a panel on the Indigenous Student Success Certificate, a program that serves as a stepping stone for Indigenous students.
Attendees will be able to meet with current and past Indigenous students, staff and professors to hear stories of their experiences at the U of L.
SCHOLARSHIP DINNER
In March, the U of L will honour Indigenous Elders at the Dhillon School of Business 2025 Scholarship Dinner.
The March 21 event will not only celebrate the contributions of the Indigenous community, but will act as a fundraiser for a student scholarship program for Indigenous students at the U of L.
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