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Iniskim
Future Students Day
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Science Commons 7th Floor
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Join us to learn more about:
鈥 Programs and admission pathways
鈥 Campus life and housing
鈥 Student supports, resources and opportunities
What to expect:
鈥 On-the-spot admissions
鈥 Interactive booth fair and sessions
鈥 Campus tours
鈥 Lunch provided
鈥 Speak with Elders, students, staff and alumni
鈥 Prizes
Free transportation & parking available upon request!
Contact Beth for more details at elizabeth.grier@uleth.ca or Brayden at daychief.daychief@uleth.ca.
Welcome to ULethbridge Iniskim Future Students Day!
First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit future students are invited to join us on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. on the 7th floor of the Science Commons. It will be a fun-filled day exploring all things ULethbridge.
This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to get a taste of life on campus, learn something new, meet current Indigenous students and professors, check out our programs, and see what your future at ULethbridge could look like. Plus, all the right people will be at IFSD to answer your questions. See you there!
Apply for free at IFSD
It's always free for Indigenous students to apply to ULethbridge. But, if you apply at IFSD, you will automatically be entered into a chance to win $500 Bridge Bucks (to use however you want) or one of three guaranteed beds in campus housing.
It's always free for Indigenous students to apply to ULethbridge. But, if you apply at IFSD, you will automatically be entered into a chance to win $500 Bridge Bucks (to use however you want) or one of three guaranteed beds in campus housing.
You鈥檒l also have chances to win some amazing prizes like an iPad.
Stay tuned: we will be posting the schedule for the day here soon.
Meet the Elders in Residence
With traditional teachings and storytelling, Iniskim Elders offer guidance, cultural support and encouragement on campus. Students and Elders meet on campus throughout the academic year.
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Francis First Charger, Ninnaisipistoo
(Owl Chief)
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Shirlee Crow Shoe, Miisaminiskim
(Long Time or Ancient Buffalo Stone)
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Cathy Hunt, Staah鈥檛si鈥檔aims鈥檚kaa鈥檏i
(Thunder Pipe Woman Under the Sky)
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