Indigenous Education and Cultural Services
Indigenous Education and Cultural Services (IECS) provides specialized services to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students as well as all Ontario Tech students wanting to learn more about Indigenous worldviews, perspectives and/or culture.
Services provided:
- Access to Visiting Elders
- Advocacy, advising and referrals
- Connections to the local Indigenous community
- Community outreach
- Counselling and traditional supports
- Cultural advising for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, staff
and faculty - Inclusive monthly programming that includes traditional ceremonies
and cultural workshops - Educational campaigns
- Outreach programming to elementary and secondary schools
- Training and development opportunities
- Support with self-identification
- Welcoming and inclusive study space