The Indigenous Student Center: Coady West 104
StFX Office of Indigenous Student Affairs:
Terena Francis: Coordinator
Coady West 105
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 2:30pm-6:00pm
Phone: 902-867-5413
Email: tfrancis@stfx.ca
Kerry Prosper: Elder in Residence
Coady West 107
Office Hours: Monday 10:00am-6:00pm
Phone: 902-867-3102
Email: kprosper@stfx.ca
The Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs works within Student Life and in partnership with regional Indigenous communities to ensure Indigenous students are supported and connected to their learning environment- academically, culturally and socially. We assist Indigenous students in making the transition and adjustment to the challenges of University life while creating an awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history in the greater campus community.
The Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs is committed to enhancing Indigenous student experience by providing support, guidance and encouragement in the pursuit of educational success.
The Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs also advocates on behalf of Indigenous students at StFX and provides assistance with many aspects of student life through the following services:
- Provide direction concerning time management, organization, course selection/work load, study and writing skills
- Assist students with writing papers, assignments, readings and discussing course content
- Provide information about bursaries and scholarships; assists with application process
- Advocate for students on a variety of issues such as discrimination/harassment; cultural exclusion; academic issues and concerns
- Act as a liaison between the University, Indigenous education organizations and/or individual bands.
Visit https://www2.mystfx.ca/student-life/indigenous-student-advising for more information!
