The Indigenous Resource Centre was established at Loyalist College to ensure appropriate support for Indigenous students on campus, and to act as a liaison between College administration, Indigenous communities, and government agencies. The orientation of the Indigenous Resource Centre is holistic in nature.
Our Goals
- To introduce students to the requirements of College life
- To maximize the opportunities for students to realize their full academic and personal potential
- To provide a friendly environment in which students can further cultural activities in order to express and develop their Indigenous identity
- To facilitate student participation in the overall life of the College community
A large portion of the Indigenous population consists of young adults requiring a College education. However, many Indigenous students find the adjustment to College a difficult process. This transition is made easier through the friendship, assistance and services provided by the Indigenous Resource Centre.
Our Services
- Pre-admission counselling to prospective students about admission, transcripts, funding and program planning
- Orientation for new students
- Academic and individual counselling for students presently enrolled at Loyalist College
- Referral of Indigenous students considering other avenues of post-secondary education to other institutions
- Remedial and Indigenous peer tutoring and mentor referral
- Assistance to the Indigenous Student Council for special activities and events
- Study space, including computers, internet and email, video and text library, and current Indigenous newsletters and papers
The Indigenous Resource Centre retains a strong internal rapport with Loyalist College by:
- Acting as liaison between the Indigenous community and the College
- Providing information on Indigenous-related issues to other College departments
- Setting up information workshops and seminars within the College
- Referring students to other departments and services
Community Liaison
The Centre maintains communication with outside agencies, educational institutions and Indigenous communities by:
- Contacting Indigenous organizations, elders and community groups and informing them of activities within the College
- Providing the Indigenous community with information about the College and off-campus courses
- Visiting senior high schools, territorial vocational centres and colleges within Southern Ontario
- Arranging on-campus tours and orientation sessions to encourage Indigenous participation at Loyalist College
Location & Contact
Room 3H9, Kente Building
Loyalist College
Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
P.O. Box 4200
Belleville, Ontario K8N 5B9
Email: jlmaracle@loyalistcollege.com
Tel: 613-969-1913, ext. 2250
Fax: 613-962-1376
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Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm