Indigenous Students
Shé:kon, kwei, kuei, k8e, kwe, kwaï, qey, gwe, ᐛᒋᔭ᙮ (waachiyaa), ᑕᓂᓯ (tanisi), ᐊᐃ (ai), hello! Welcome to St. Lawrence’s Indigenous Student Community!
Indigenous Services at St. Lawrence
Our Indigenous Activities Technician, Mahée-Lye Charlish Duchesne, is a great resource for Indigenous students. She is here to support, guide and offer information to help you on your educational journey, from navigating the admission process to graduation. Contact her by MIO or drop by room 270.
Why Should I Self-Identify?
By self-identifying as Indigenous, you help us better reach you, so that you are informed about services, financial support, as well as activities available to you. At St. Lawrence, we offer:
- Gatherings with other Indigenous students at St. Lawrence, those from other cégeps, and Indigenous organizations (Centre d’amitié autochtone de Québec, MAMUK)
- Culturally relevant activities
- Sports (e.g., volleyball games)
- Workshops about First Nations and Inuit culture
- Mentorship and networking activities with professionals or alumni (available on request)
- Support to fill out bursary applications
To fill out the form, log in to Omnivox, visit the Indigenous Student Support community, and click the “Self-Identify” tab.
Community Resources
The following resources are available locally. Click on each to read a bit about their services.
The following services are offered at the Centre:
- Clinic Nitnat: Doctors, nurses, psychologist, kinesiologist, nutritionist, with some services in 3 languages: French, Innu and English.
- Daycare Center (about 40 places)
- Community Action Program for Children (0-12 years old): Support for Jordan Principle requests, tutoring, Saturday activities, etc.
- Youth Program (12-35 years old): Cultural activities and sports, academic support, referral to relevant resources and services
- Psychosocial Services: Social workers and specialized educators, addiction issues, Jordan Principle evaluations
- Cultural Program: Workshops on the Medicine Wheel, traditional remedies, ribbon skirts/shirts, traditional foods, etc.
The following services are offered at Centre multi-services MAMUK:
- CLINIC UATIK’U: Screening, nurses, kinesiologist, social worker, mental health nurse practitioner, with services in French and Innu
- Cultural activities: Beadwork, dreamcatchers, crafts, etc.
- Youth program
- Daycare service
- Wellness days and healthy lifestyle workshops
- Community kitchen
- Employability and legal support
The First Nations Quebec Labrador Youth Network (FNQLYN) is the main organization representing First Nations youth in Quebec and Labrador. It is a space of concerted action and mobilization of First Nations youth, fostering their participation in their own development and that of the community.
Puamun Meshkenu aims to inspire and support Indigenous Peoples to follow their own path of a thousand dreams (or Puamun Meshkenu in Innu) in a way that is mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally holistic.
Some of the services offered:
- Uapikun Journey
- Mamu Nikantetau Expedition
- Dream conferences
- Dream sticks workshop
Th New Pathways Foundation strives to engage and support First Nations youth in Quebec in their well-being, individual and collective development, and fulfillment.
Recent Indigenous Activities and Initiatives at St. Lawrence
Institutional Development • 19 December 2025
The World Café Consultation: A Major Step Forward at St. Lawrence in Recognizing First Peoples
Student Life, Scholarships and Awards • 09 May 2025
First Peoples Student Recognition Gala an Evening of Joy and Celebration
Institutional Development • 08 August 2025
Naskapi, Pessamit, Wendake Communities Welcome St. Lawrence Rep
Student Life • 31 March 2025
National Indigenous Languages Day: Student Logan Morsillo Reflects on Language Loss
Guest Speakers • 17 October 2025
The Red Road to Recapture our Culture: A Talk with Tim Adams
Indigenous Students Facebook Page
Our Indigenous Students St. Lawrence page on Facebook is where we share upcoming events and initiatives, both at the college and in the community. Follow us there to stay up to date and to connect with fellow students.
