four directions aboriginal student centre

http://www.queensu.ca/fdasc/

146 Barrie Street
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Tuesday,Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tel: 613-533-6970

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The Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre is housed in a charming two-storey red brick home on Barrie Street.

All who walk into the Centre will feel its warmth, home-like surroundings and relaxing atmosphere. Aboriginal students are welcomed and greeted as instant community members of Four Directions.

We are committed to enhancing the development and well-being of the Queen’s Aboriginal Community. We encourage not only the Aboriginal students, but all Queen’s students to develop the knowledge and appreciation of the numerous customs and practices among the Aboriginal people in Canada. In keeping with the teachings from our ancestors and our communities and the Four Directions, the Centre strives to support Aboriginal students in balancing their academic, spiritual, physical and emotional development during their time at school.

Students who come to the Centre will be welcomed and encouraged to seek out our many services that we offer. To assist in leading you in the right direction will be our Administrative Secretary, who will set up meetings with our Aboriginal Recruitment/Admissions Representative, Aboriginal Advisor, Queen’s Native Student Centre and Four Directions Director.

We currently have an Elder-in-Residence (Nokomis) who is Anishnaawbe, Visiting Elder (Nokomis) who is Anishnaawbe and a Visiting Elder (Doda) who is Houdenashonee. Some of the examples of services that the Elders provide include cultural teachings, personal and spiritual needs, guidance and a comforting ear to listen.

The other services we offer is a lounge with comfortable seating, TV, DVD/VCR, internet service, full kitchen with all amenities for students to use, freezer, washer and dryer for students to use (only cost is your own laundry supplies) and a powder room. Located on the second floor is our computer lab which has internet connections and is also connected to the many libraries at Queen’s.

Our cultural and social activities for students include our weekly Three Sisters Feast which is home-cooked and free. We also have our weekly Brown Bag Cultural Seminars, Annual Open House Social, Annual Aboriginal Symposium, FDASC Pow Wow and Medicine Walks with more to come!