Who We Are
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.
Goals
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.
How it started: Indigenizing a campus, inspiring a city – The Eastern Door
Past Events and Achievements
The Truth Series: A two-week, school-wide event with the intent to bring awareness to the truth of various topics as seen through an Indigenous viewpoint.
Indigenous Voices Series: A week-long event that highlighted indigenous voices through various professions and experiences such as education, agriculture, media, and more.
Campus Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives
Champlain College Saint-Lambert has undertaken numerous activities to promote learning and foster awareness of the reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through education supporting the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. With the support of faculty, staff, and a dynamic Community of Practice committee, our Champlain Indigenous Student Ambassadors are active in the community offering support to 1st year students, planning Indigenous Orientation Retreats, and increasing intercollegiate partnerships to work with Indigenous students from other Cégeps. Pedagogical Day activities such as blanket exercises and visits to Kahnawake and the First Nations Adult Education School Council continue to promote Indigenous consciousness. The George Wallace Library hosts an expanding Truth & Reconciliation Collection, which you can access through the Champlain TRC Community of Practice link on the Omnivox Portal.
What We Offer
PEER SUPPORT
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
INDIGENOUS STUDENT CENTER (ISA ROOM)
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
SAFE SPACE
EDUCATION PATH HELP
MENTORSHIP
FINANCIAL AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
CLASS PRESENTATIONS
PED SUPPORT
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTATIONS
EVENT COORDINATING
INDIGINIZATION EFFORT
Champlain College offers a certificate program, where you earn points through a combination of coursework, independent study, and extracurricular activities. Engage with a pressing social issue without extending your time to degree, and work with a faculty mentor who is an expert in the area that interests you!
We offer certificates in six areas including Indigenous and Decolonization Studies.
For more information, see the overview here: https://sway.office.com/Pf0Byfo2QGBf7TAr
For more information or to get involved, please contact Jennifer Kanerahtoronkwas Paul via MIO.
