Sheridan College, Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support

Sheridan College

Site: Oakville - Trafalgar Road Campus

Service: Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support

Record #: OAK9166

Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail	cils@sheridancollege.ca
Website	https://www.sheridancollege.ca/student-life/student-services/indigenous-learning-and-support
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter
Primary Contact	Ruth Gaitskell, Indigenous Student Advisor; Email: ruth.gaitskell@sheridancollege.ca

Agency Information

Established	2014 - Indigenous Centre
Funding	Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	The Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support is an inclusive space for all Indigenous (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) learners at Sheridan College supporting academic and personal success. Services include: Pre-arrival supports Academic support, developmental and holistic advising Bursaries, scholarships, and band funding supports Connections to elders and external community resources Culturally relevant programming and events Financial Aid Guidance and support regarding financial aid including First Nations Band Funding, Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), internal and community scholarships & bursaries. Indigenous Education Council (IEC) has the collective responsibility to advise the college on challenges and barriers related to the success of Indigenous learners created to provide strategic direction for the college in improving the success, attainment, and retention of Indigenous learners at Sheridan Locations Room B298, Davis Campus Room B127, Trafalgar Road Campus Room A308, Hazel McCallion Campus
Hours	Not specified
Areas Served	Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region
Eligibility	Indigenous and non-Indigenous students as well as staff, faculty and residents of the GTA
Application	Call or email for information
Languages	English
Fees	None - for Centre services

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Sheridan College, Trafalgar Road Campus 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Room B127 Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
Intersection	Trafalgar Rd and Upper Middle Rd
Mailing Address	c/o Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Indigenous Peoples
HCSD Sub Heading	Educational Supports
Service Categories	Academic Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ; College/University Entrance Support ~ Indigenous Communities ; Student Organizations ~ Indigenous Communities

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