Student Resources

Indigenous students walking outside across the UW campus

Students are at the heart of our work.

If you are an existing student at Waterloo, we are glad you are here and hope that we can support you in your journey. If you are considering Waterloo, we are excited you found us and hope that we can support you in your decision to make Waterloo a part of your future journey. 

To help inform your decisions as a student or future student, find below resources, tools and supports

Student support specialists

Lori Moses

Lori Moses

Indigenous Student Service Specialist

Lori Moses (she/her) is an Indigenous Student Service Specialist located in the Student Service Centre (The Centre) on the first floor of Needles Hall. Lori can answer questions about admission, course enrolment, Quest, tuition, Indigenous verification, scholarships, bursaries, official letters and documents, and more.

Contact information:

Contact Lori at 519-888-4567, ext. 46785 or at l2moses@uwaterloo.ca or to book an in-person appointment. 

Dr. Sarah Connors

Dr. Sarah Connors

Indigenous Naturopath

Dr. Sarah Connors ND is an Indigenous Naturopathic Doctor dedicated to promoting Generational Family Health, helping individuals and their families lead their healthiest lives. Drawing from her blended ancestry of European and Mohawk descent, she practices through the lens of Two-Eyed Seeing, integrating both Western and Indigenous healing approaches.

She earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Waterloo, before graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. During her clinical internship, she received specialized training in pediatric care and worked with the local Indigenous community at Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

In addition to her practice in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, Sarah collaborates with various Indigenous organizations both locally and in the Georgian Bay-Muskoka area.

Booking information:

To book with Dr. Sarah Connors, call Campus Wellness at 519-888-4096 or visit the Student Medical Clinic.

Services provided

Services provided include:

  • Acupuncture
  • Botanical medicine
  • Homeopathic/natural remedies within the scope of practice
  • Clinical nutrition counselling/support
  • Reiki
  • Healthy lifestyle counselling/support 
  • Additional healthy living testing options

Student clubs and services

Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre

The Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre (WISC) is located at United College. They work to share Indigenous knowledge and provide culturally relevant information and support services within the University of Waterloo community, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff.

Indigenous Student Association

The Indigenous Student Association (ISA) is located within the Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre (WISC) and is a student run collective that supports the needs and interests of Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students on campus.

Indigenous Residence Community

In the Indigenous Living Learning Community, you will be connected with a group of other Indigenous students in United College to form meaningful relationships. Your Peer Leader will be another Indigenous student at the University of Waterloo who can support your experience as a first-year student and help you to access Indigenous supports on and off campus. You will also have the opportunity to engage in Indigenous events and socials to connect with your culture and bond with others through shared experience.

Canadian Indigenous Science and Engineering Society

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) in Canada is an organization focused on supporting and creating a community for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students in STEM. The AISES chapter at UWaterloo, invites any Engineering students to join and meet other Indigenous students at our school, and help grow themselves professionally as well as academically.