What is the First Peoples’ House?ÌýÌýThe First Peoples’ House is a part of Â鶹AV Student Services.Ìý We are dedicated to providing support for Indigenous students at Â鶹AV by establishing a sense of community and being the first point of contact to help students with any questions or needs.Ìý

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Who can use the First Peoples’ House’s services?Ìý Some of the House’s services such as advising, talking circles and any trips we take are dedicated to Indigenous students only, but many events and activities are open to everyone, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike. First Nations, Inuit and Métis students are given priority when applying for residence in the First Peoples’ House. All are welcome to attend Soup and Bannock lunches on Wednesday!

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Who can I talk to for academic support?Ìý Our Indigenous Student Advisor is available to help students with a wide variety of academic issues. For almost any issue, she can help students navigate Â鶹AV’s services and refer them to the right person. To ask a question, simply fill out this form.

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How many Indigenous students attend Â鶹AV?Ìý While it’s impossible to have an exact number, approximately 150 students identify themselves as being First Nations, Inuit, or Métis when applying to Â鶹AV.

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What Indigenous-focused events occur at Â鶹AV and across Montreal?Ìý Every year, Â鶹AV organizes a Pow-Wow on the third Friday in September. In addition, the Indigenous Education Program at the Social Equity and Diversity Education Office holds an annual Indigenous Awareness Week, as well as a variety of other events throughout the school year.Ìý Become a member of the and get notifications of community events happening in Montreal.

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Does Â鶹AV offer an Indigenous Studies program?Ìý Yes, The Â鶹AV Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC) recently launched an Indigenous Studies Minor Program in Winter 2015.Ìý

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What kind of financial support is available to Indigenous students? Several organizations outside Â鶹AV offer scholarships to prospective or current Indigenous students. Here is a list of some of these opportunities. Â鶹AV’s Financial Aid Program also supports students in need of support.