Aboriginal Gathering Place
The Aboriginal Gathering Place (AGP) is a centre that reflects the cultural characteristics of Indigenous communities and traditions from across this land currently known as Canada. We foster learning experiences and are committed to providing the necessary support to Indigenous students to ensure their academic success in a supportive, safe environment.
Who is an Aboriginal Student
Aboriginal students include students with First Nations (status and non-status), Métis or Inuit peoples. Students with Indigenous ancestry are encouraged to self-identify on their application forms and contact the Aboriginal Gathering Place team or stop in for a visit.
Student Resources
Indigenous applicants have access to special admissions information as well as scholarships and funding opportunities.
Discover the AGP
Events + Series at the AGP
Join us at the Aboriginal Gathering Place for the Aboriginal Speakers series, panel discussions, talking circles and special events.
Exhibitions
Each year, Aboriginal students curate an exhibition in the Michael O’Brian Exhibition Commons. The show highlights traditional and contemporary practices while giving students hands-on experience in event planning, from working with guest speakers to creating promotional materials and installing the exhibition.
Material Practice Resources
Explore demo videos and downloadable guides created with Indigenous artists and makers. These resources support traditional and contemporary practices such as cedar harvesting, basketry, drum making, beadwork, tufting, and carving, along with step-by-step PDFs for projects and techniques.
Cultural Resources
Cultural understanding and cultural expertise are approaches that have framed cultural teaching practices for many years. Although these approaches are valuable, they do not address historical and current political, social, and economic forces that are the context for most teaching and learning experiences involving Indigenous students.