SFU Indigenous Student Centre

🌞 Friday, August 7th is Beach Day! Come dressed in your Hawaiian shirts and sun hats as we bring all the sunny, relaxation-filled coastal vibes right to campus. Drop by any 3 of the ISC Spaces for a visit.

Unable to make it to campus? Share your spirit pictures on Instagram using the hashtag . Anyone who participates on-campus or virtually will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO BBQ in AQ 3144.

☀ The hot summer weather is here! Please make sure to take care of yourself, and those around you. To learn more about staying cool and managing extreme heat, please refer to the SFU website: www.sfu.ca/srs/announcements/archive/prepare-for-heat.html

🎉 Please help us welcome Tia to the ISC Team!

Tia de Groot is a proud Anishinaabe woman and member of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. Tia is very excited to step into her new role at the ISC as an Indigenous Student Life Coordinator. Before her time at SFU, Tia was an elementary teacher, striving to further Indigenous education and reconciliation efforts within the K-12 school setting.

Tia has worked in similar roles at the University of British Columbia while completing her education. She graduated from UBC with her Bachelors of Education in 2025 and is a proud NITEP Alumni. She is very excited to continue supporting Indigenous Students navigating post-secondary by connecting them with resources and supporting their health and wellbeing.

Tia is looking forward to developing meaningful connections with the SFU ISC community. She is passionate about wellness and self-care, and looks forward to weaving this passion into her work with the ISC. She encourages students to visit her in AQ 2002 for support and connection. In her spare time, Tia loves to spend time outside or cuddle up with her two cats, Belle and Mawka.

🍿 Thursday, July 23rd is PJ Day! Let's be comfy (but school appropriate) and watch some movies while enjoying popcorn. Drop by any 3 of the ISC Spaces for a visit.

Unable to make it to campus? Share your spirit pictures on Instagram using the hashtag . Anyone who participates on-campus or virtually will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.

Our last Souper de jour will be Tortilla Soup with all the fixings! Stop by to say "Hi!" and stay a while to check-in and grab a bite. (Our Soups are gluten free and vegetarian friendly - extras served on the side to taste.)

👋🏼 Help us welcome Jimmy to the ISC Team!

Jimmy Aitken is Coast Salish (Cowichan Tribes) on his mom’s side and Scottish on his dad’s side. Jimmy is excited to step into his new role as the ISC Indigenous Student Life Coordinator.

Jimmy has worked in similar roles at Langara College and Vancouver Community College while completing his education. He graduated in 2020 with his Diploma in Business Management from Langara College and graduated in 2023 with his Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University. He is excited to continue assisting and supporting Indigenous students navigating student life by connecting them with student resources and helping provide students with a sense of belonging.

Jimmy is looking forward to developing meaningful connections with the SFU ISC Community. He encourages students to visit him in AQ 2002 for support and connection. In his spare time, Jimmy enjoys exploring neighborhoods, in and around Vancouver, and trying out new places to eat with his partner.

Come work with us! The Indigenous Student Centre is seeking Indigenous Student Ambassadors (ISAs) to support ISC programs, services and events at both Burnaby and Surrey campuses for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 terms.

Check out the job description linked in our bio to learn more.

There are limited openings and applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis. Email your resume to Treena Chambers ([email protected]) to apply.

👗 Looking for a reason to dress up? Well, here it is! Join the ISC Team on Wednesday, July 8th in wearing your fancy dress up outfits, we will be looking deadly in our Biggest Auntie Earrings.

Unable to make it to campus? Share your spirit pictures on Instagram using the hashtag . Anyone who participates on-campus or virtually will be entered into a raffle to win a prize.

📬 The ISC mailing list is for currently enrolled, self-identified Indigenous Students.

📧 If you did not receive our most recent newsletter, then let us know! We can help you get connected to the right people to self-identify and ensure you don't miss out on important updates or invitations (such as the Honouring Feast).

💬 Please DM us or email [email protected] to be added.

📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 10 for the ISC Honouring Feast in celebration of our Indigenous graduates' educational achievements!

It was a privilege to celebrate this milestone with you, surrounded by family and friends in the First Peoples' Gathering House. We are inspired by the bright future ahead for our Indigenous alumni!

If you were a graduate in attendance and did not receive the photos, please reach out to [email protected].