Meet Our Indigenous Student Life Counsellor
Teioniehtathe Eli Hamelin
Email: tehamelin@crcmail.net
Teioniehtathe Eli Hamelin is a graduate of Champlain College Saint-Lambert and was an active member of the Indigenous Student Ambassador (ISA) program. He stayed involved with the program after graduation and was hired to take on the role of Indigenous Student Life Counsellor in September 2025. His role includes working directly with Indigenous students on campus, advising and supporting the ISA, coordinating activities and events and more! He is currently studying at Concordia University in Recreation and Leisure with a minor in First Peoples’ Studies.
About the ISA
The Indigenous Student Ambassador Program was created by Indigenous students from Kahnawà:ke who wanted to support fellow Indigenous students studying in post-secondary education in Quebec. We continue to move forward with the framework of a grassroots initiative to ensure the best opportunity for Indigenous students.
The Indigenous Student Ambassador Program was created with the idea of creating a safe and welcoming environment for indigenous students in post-secondary. The program continues with this goal along with many others such as Indigenization, cultural awareness, mentorship and more.
What We Offer
Peer Support
Safe Space
Mentorship
Academic Support
Cultural Activities
Onkwehón:we Initiatives
Champlain College Saint-Lambert places a high priority on embracing Onkwehón:we (The original people/Indigenous) ways of life both within and beyond the classroom. Our commitment to cultural knowledge and understanding the histories of this land demonstrates our active support for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. At Champlain, we have fostered a supportive and encouraging environment for Indigenous students. We provide academic assistance, address transitional barriers, and provide full time support with the position of the Indigenous Student Life Counsellor.
The collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff, and the dynamic Community of Practice committee are instrumental in supporting our Champlain Indigenous Student Ambassadors. These ambassadors play an active role in the community by offering support to first-year students, organizing Indigenous Orientation Retreats, and establishing partnerships with Indigenous students from other Cégeps and organize a multitude of workshops with Kahnawa’kehró:non (community members of Kahnawà:ke).
