Indigenous Student Resources

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The Faculty of Arts is one of the most diverse in Canada. More than 350 full-time professors represent 15 departments and numerous innovative interdisciplinary programs. Choose from close to 40 majors including criminology, history music, and political science.

The Faculty of Arts also has three of the most respected and influential Fine Arts departments in the country: Art & Design, Drama, and Music. Arts students also have access to our campuses in Cortona Italy, as well as the opportunity to study and conduct field research internationally in countries like Russia, Norway, Japan, and Australia.

Indigenous Student Gathering Space (HC 1-14)

Indigenous Arts students are invited to spend as much time as they'd like in our designated Indigenous student gathering space with coffee, tea and snacks. Come study, visit with other students, or play fun board games. This space is also often used for Indigenous student gatherings such as seasonal celebration meals, study nights, ribbon skirt-making workshops, beading, painting, and much more.

If you are an Indigenous Arts student and don't have the code, contact Jackie using the button below to get access.

Contact Jackie Bellerose for The Door Code

Indigenous Student Spotlight

We're always excited to share the stories of Indigenous students like you! Head to this section of our website to learn more about students who have stories and lessons to share about their time at the University of Alberta,

Learn Their Stories!

 Arts Indigenous Student Council

The Arts Indigenous Student Council (AISC) has been involved in many projects that focus on contemporary issues that infuse events that celebrate academia and Indigeneity. The AISC is open to all Arts students and is taking new memberships, your vision matters!

Contact Jackie Bellerose for More Details

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Awards: Zita and Jack Rosen Award

We have a bursary award for two Indigenous students each year that equals $1000.00 each!

"Awarded to a student who is First Nation, Inuit, or Métis people of Canada in accordance with the Constitution Act, 1982, Part 2, Section 35(2) with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in the second, third or fourth year in the Faculty of Arts. Selection based on academic standing, demonstrated involvement in the Aboriginal community, and indicated financial need.

Endowed by Robert Rosen in memory of his parents, Zita and Jack Rosen, founders of the City Lumber Corporation in 1937"

You can apply for this award by applying for Undergraduate Awards. 

First Nations, Métis and Inuit Awards

 First Peoples' House

"Standing true to our beliefs as First Peoples and guided by our cultural teachings, the First Peoples' House provides an environment of empowerment for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) students at the University of Alberta to achieve personal and academic growth.

Our vision is to demonstrate our commitment to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit student community on campus and provide services that reflect this responsibility. We will continue to honour the Indigenous worldview of education as a continuous ceremony of learning by respecting and supporting the voices and spirit of our student community at the University of Alberta."

Head to Their Website

Career Development

The Faculty of Arts has a career development center just for Arts students, which includes the Arts Work Experience Program which gives students an opportunity to further develop and integrate skills gained in the classroom, with paid work experience position or with paid employment.

Check Them Out on Our Careers Page

Community Service-Learning

The Faculty of Arts has developed a Community Service Learning program, where you gain hands-on experience for course credit! We link academic coursework to community-based experiences. Students bring their time and talents to community organizations as part of their studies, challenging them to engage with their learning in fresh new ways and to explore relationships between theory and practice.

When enrolled in a CSL class, students participate in a community project that is both relevant to the course content and useful to the partnering non-profit organization.

Community Services-Learning

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Jackie Bellerose

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Indigenous Student Engagement and Recruitment Specialist

1-17 Humanities Centre, Undergraduate Student Services
Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta

Get to Know Jackie

Tansi. Nisîhkason Emihkosit Kihew Iskwew (Hi. My name is Red Eagle Woman). I also go by Jacqueline Bellerose but most people call me Jackie.

I am Cree Metis from East Prairie Metis Settlement, a few hours north west of Edmonton. I am the oldest of nine siblings, and mother of three children and one adopted daughter. I am a grandmother to 4 grandchildren. 

As a University of Alberta alum, with a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies and minor in Anthropology, I am very passionate about First Nations, Metis and Inuit people furthering their education. As of Fall 2024, I will be a part-time Grad Studies student pursuing my Masters in Native Studies. 

There was a saying coined that "Education is the new buffalo." Meaning, for Indigenous people, it is a way and means to provide food, shelter and the other necessities of life for ourselves and our families. I still believe this to be true but we must always hold on to the ways and teachings of the Buffalo as well.

In my role as Indigenous Student Engagement and Recruitment Specialist, I am honoured to assist Indigenous Arts students in their academic pursuits. I am here to support you in any way I can, academically and personally when necessary. If I cannot help, I will find someone who can! I also enjoy recruiting Indigenous students to the University and growing and supporting the overall Indigenous Community on campus.

I can help guide you through University and Faculty policies and procedures among other things. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about anything at all.