Indigenous Future Students Day

Iniskim

Future Students Day

Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Science Commons 7th Floor

  Register now 
 

Iniskim Future Students Day

 

 
Join us to learn more about: 

• Programs and admission pathways 
• Campus life and housing 
• Student supports, resources and opportunities

 
What to expect: 

• On-the-spot admissions 
• Interactive booth fair and sessions 
• Campus tours 
• Lunch provided 
• Speak with Elders, students, staff and alumni 
• Prizes

 
Free transportation & parking available upon request! 

Contact Beth for more details at elizabeth.grier@uleth.ca or Brayden at daychief.daychief@uleth.ca.

Welcome to ULethbridge Iniskim Future Students Day!

First Nations, Métis and Inuit future students are invited to join us on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. on the 7th floor of the Science Commons. It will be a fun-filled day exploring all things ULethbridge. 
This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of life on campus, learn something new, meet current Indigenous students and professors, check out our programs, and see what your future at ULethbridge could look like. Plus, all the right people will be at IFSD to answer your questions. See you there!
Apply for free at IFSD 
It's always free for Indigenous students to apply to ULethbridge. But, if you apply at IFSD, you will automatically be entered into a chance to win $500 Bridge Bucks (to use however you want) or one of three guaranteed beds in campus housing.
You’ll also have chances to win some amazing prizes!

Iniskim Future Students Day Schedule

9 - 9:30 a.m. | Check-in & Registration
9:30 - 10 a.m. | Welcome & Prayer
10:05 - 2 p.m. | Booth Fair

Participating Booths 

  • Fine Arts Exhibition
  • Health Sciences Exhibition
  • Dhillon School of Business Exhibition
  • Arts & Science Exhibition
  • Indiginous Student Success Certificate (ISCC)
  • Education Exhibition 
  • Graduate Studies 
  • Recruitment 
  • Tours
  • Housing
  • Pronghorn Athletics & Recreation
  • Admissions
  • Scholarships & Student Finance
  • Iikaisskini Booth (Elders Lounge Area)
  • Career Bridge
  • Agility Innovation Zone
  • Destination Exploration
  • International 
  • Liberal Education
  • Early Start Experience
  • Student-for-a-day Experience
  • Apani Blackfoot Digital Library
  • Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
  • Peigan Board of Education
  • Red Crow College
  • Old Sun College
  • Anandi Botanicals

10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Campus Tours

Undergraduate

10:05 - 11:05 a.m.

  • Don's Make Your Mark (DE Lab)

11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

  • Check out Biophysics: Make your favourate colour and analyze it (SA Atrium)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

  • New Media Mini Class: Video Game Workshop (B775)

1:20 -2:30 p.m.

  • ISSC Panel (TH201)
  • Early Start Panel (TH204)
  • Lunch Included
Graduate

11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

  • Graduate Studies "Research Showcase"

 

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.

Francis First Charger, Ninnaisipistoo

Francis First Charger, Ninnaisipistoo
(Owl Chief)
Shirlee Crow Shoe, Miisaminiskim

Shirlee Crow Shoe, Miisaminiskim
(Long Time or Ancient Buffalo Stone)
Cathy Hunt, Staah’tsi’naims’skaa’ki

Cathy Hunt, Staah’tsi’naims’skaa’ki
(Thunder Pipe Woman Under the Sky)

 

Read more about the Elders in Residence
 

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