Welcome to Aboriginal Services
Boozhoo, She:kon, Waachjiiye, Tansi, Ahnee, Tungasugiit, Sago, Greetings
Be-Dah-Bin Gamik...Place of New Beginning
Conestoga College is thrilled to announce in 2010/11 a unique service was introduced to Conestoga College that supports all Aboriginal students. Be-Dah-Bin Gamik (Place of New Beginning) has been developed and is eager to serve students whether you’re status/non-status First Nations, Métis or Inuit, we are here waiting to welcome you!
In our initial year, our goal was to have more aboriginal representation throughout the campus. We are proud to bring:
- Aboriginal in-resident Elders
- Aboriginal Traditional Counselling
- Aboriginal Community and Social events
- Be-Dah-Bin Gamik Newsletter
- Information on Bursaries and Scholarships
- Computers and printers
- Annual Pow Wow
- Aboriginal Resource Material (books and videos)
- Aboriginal Relationship Council (ARC)
- Link to all College Services
We are located at the Doon Campus Room 1A103 (just below Tim Hortons). Phone (519)748-5220 ext. 2251 or 2470
“We believe that Aboriginal parents and Aboriginal communities must have the opportunity to implement their vision of education. ... It is vital that Aboriginal parents and families be able to become involved, articulating and shaping the education they want for their children.”
(RCAP, 1996, pp. 442 - 443).