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Iniskim
Future Students Day
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Science Commons 7th Floor
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What you'll explore:
- courses & programs
- campus life & housing options
- Indigenous student supports & resources
- scholarships & awards
- conversation with students, Elders, staff & alumni
Transportation &
parking available upon request!
Contact Beth for more details at elizabeth.grier@uleth.ca
Meet the Elders in Residence
With traditional teachings and storytelling, Iniskim Elders offer guidance, cultural support and encouragement on campus. Students and Elders meet on campus throughout the academic year.
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Francis First Charger, Ninnaisipistoo
(Owl Chief)
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Shirlee Crow Shoe, Miisaminiskim
(Long Time or Ancient Buffalo Stone)
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Cathy Hunt, Staah’tsi’naims’skaa’ki
(Thunder Pipe Woman Under the Sky)
Meet Iniskim
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Shining Student Sii'piapaikkana (Night Shining), Dakota Wadsworth
Dakota Wadsworth's (ISSC '24) time at the University of Lethbridge is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and the strength of community.
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Shining Student Jesse Clarke
After starting at the University of Lethbridge at 29, Jesse Clarke has embraced the fusion of traditional Blackfoot knowledge and environmental science, carving out a deeply personal and impactful path.
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Shining Student Niihtaapookaa (Old Man River Child), Tatiana Weasel Moccasin
At the University of Lethbridge, Niihtaapookaa (Old Man River Child), Tatiana Weasel Moccasin has worked as a research assistant, travelled to Mexico for school, and embraced opportunities to enhance her creativity through creative …
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