First Nations Student Association
Resources for Indigenous students
June 26, 2021For any Indigenous students needing support while dealing with the weight of the last few weeks, here is a list of resources compiled by the Indigenous Student Centre, First Nations Student Association, and the Simon Fraser Student Society Support at SFU: Indigenous Student Centre: Connecting with an Indigenous Counsellor Book an appointment with Indigenous Counsellor, email [email protected] and ask to book with Jennifer, HCS Indigenous Counsellor My SSP (Student Support Program) 1-844-451-9700 — ask to book an appointment with an Indigenous Counsellor My SSP App for 24/7 support SFU Health & Counselling 778-782-4615 External Supports: Indian Residential School Survivors…
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Tuition Breakdown: Summer 2021
May 10, 2021In November 2020, students received an email from vice president, academic and provost pro tem Jonathan Driver and vice president, finance and administration Martin Porchuko regarding tuition. In the email, they said SFU’s Board of Governors “approved a 2% increase…
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Students raise concerns regarding reconciliation and transparency at Aboriginal Steering Committee meeting
November 29, 2020The Aboriginal Steering Committee (ASC) meeting was held over Zoom on November 12, 2020 to update the ASC on the First Peoples’ Gathering House project — which aims to provide a space for Indigenous students, staff, and faculty. SFU previously…
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Board Shorts — October 2, 2020
October 20, 2020The Board discusses support of The First Nations Student Association (FNSA) after exclusion from Orange Shirt Day A ceremony for the new First Peoples’ Gathering House was held on Orange Shirt Day, which aims to recognize “an ongoing commitment to…
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First Peoples’ Gathering House to be built on Burnaby campus by 2023
July 6, 2020On June 19, SFU announced the building of a First Peoples’ Gathering House, meant to provide Indigenous students with a ceremonial and community space on Burnaby campus. The Gathering House is being funded by both SFU and the provincial government,…
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First Nations Student Association marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Week at SFU
February 24, 2020Photos: Chris Ho, Photo Editor The First Nations Student Association (FNSA) hosted the third annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness (MMIW) week from February 10 to 13. The event included a vigil display in the Saywell atrium throughout the…
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Board Shorts
October 15, 2018Finances regarding AMS Welcome Back BBQ settled The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved a total of $13,388 to pay for the unsold tickets of the initial release of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) Welcome Back BBQ. The money…
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FNSA raises concerns regarding SFSS conduct in public letter
October 2, 2018The First Nations Student Association (FNSA) posted a public letter on their Facebook page detailing their concerns with the conduct of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). The letter, posted on September 21, cited examples of alleged mistreatment of…
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Students comment on accessibility, accountability, and engagement during SFSS AGM
October 1, 2018The 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) saw significant student turnout, though the number of attendees dropped following the impeachment of former SFSS president Jas Randhawa. Following the special resolution to impeach…
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Board Shorts: a recap of the rotunda space discussion
September 19, 2018At the latest Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors meeting, the organizations operating within the Rotunda attended and discussed concerns regarding space in the Student Union Building (SUB). Groups represented at the meeting included the Simon Fraser…
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