Indigenous Student Services

Welcome to Indigenous Student Services! We have officially integrated Indigenous Student Services (ISS) into the Office of Indigenous Relations. Though we anticipate the new Indigenous Student Centre to be renovated in Needles Hall, until then we have plenty of programming and supports for you right now.
 
In the meantime, please visit OIR at EC5 4201 for Indigenous students to access staff for support, and have a place to study or connect.

Fall 2026 ISS Programming and Events

This list includes all programming or events specifically for Indigenous students, either developed in partnership with our office or shared with our office to promote. 

Recurring Weekly and Bi-weekly Events

Visiting Aunties Program | Wednesdays, 11:00am – 3:00pm | STC 1013

Facilitator: Eileen Antone (September 9th, 16th and 23rd), Diane Kilby (September 30th, October 7th, and 21st), Minnie Akparook (October 28th, November 4th, and 11th) and Rhea Green (November 18th, 25th, and December 2nd).

Soup & Bannock Lunch | Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 2:00pm | STC 1013 | *Starting September 9th, ends December 2nd, and excludes reading week.

Student Drum Circle | Bi-weekly from September 8^th until December 7^th, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Mondays, except for Tuesday, September 8^th and Tuesday, October 13^th) | Location TBD

September Events

October Events

November Events

December Events

Looking for specific support? Be sure to check out our Student Resources webpage for key support contacts, bursaries, awards, resources and more. Keep up to date with our Events and subscribe to our seasonal newsletter to keep up with all Indigenization and decolonization initiatives and events at Waterloo!