Indigenous Student Centre at Western University

Are you an incoming Indigenous student starting at Western this September? Don’t miss your chance to join us at the Indigenous Student Orientation Day!

Register by August 26 at 4 p.m. to secure your spot!

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕘 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Wampum Learning Lodge

Get ready to:
✨ Meet Indigenous Initiatives staff and other incoming students at our Meet & Greet
✨ Hear from upper-year Indigenous students during an Indigenous Student Panel
✨ Take a guided tour of the Wampum Learning Lodge
✨ Explore campus on a mini campus tour
✨ Learn about the programs, services, and supports available through the Indigenous Student Centre
🎳 Enjoy bowling and a late lunch at Palasad Social Bowl

Plus, you’ll have a chance to win amazing door prizes, including:
⌚ An Apple Watch
🎧 Apple AirPods
📚 A Western Bookstore Gift Card

Register by August 26 at 4 p.m. to secure your spot!
🔗 Register here: https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cVnx3y4VW6tJoDs

📣 Local First Nations Scholarship Program – Western University

Applications are open for Western’s Local First Nations Scholarship Program, supporting eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying full- or part-time at Western’s main campus.

🎓 Approximately 8 scholarships are available each academic year, depending on available funding and the number of eligible applicants.

💰 Scholarship Value:
• Full-time students: $3,000 per course, up to $15,000/year
• Part-time students: $3,000 per course, up to $9,000/year

The scholarship is available to students affiliated with:

• Aamjiwnaang First Nation
• Caldwell First Nation
• Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
• Kettle and Stony Point First Nation
• Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit Delaware Nation
• Munsee Delaware First Nation
• Oneida Nation of the Thames
• Bkejwanong Territory

📝 To apply: Submit an essay (up to 2,000 words), reference letter, most recent transcripts, and complete Western’s Student Declaration of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership.

Only complete application packages will be reviewed.

🔗 Full details and application requirements:
https://indigenous.uwo.ca/students/financial-supports/local-first-nations-scholarship-program.html

Questions? Contact Donna Noah at [email protected].

Are you, or someone you know, starting at Western this September? 🍂

Join the Indigenous Student Orientation Day and kick off your Western journey by making new friends and learning about the supports available through the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC)!

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🕘 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This special orientation day is designed for incoming Indigenous students and is a great opportunity to:
✨ Learn about the Indigenous Student Centre
✨ Meet fellow first-year Indigenous students
✨ Build community before OWeek
✨ Have fun and start the year off right!

More information, including the agenda and prize details, will be shared in mid-August.

🔗 Register today:
https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cVnx3y4VW6tJoDs
✅ Already registered? No need to register again.

We can't wait to welcome you to campus and celebrate the start of your Western experience! 💜

We had so much fun meeting everyone who came to pick up their back-to-school bundles! We wish all our students and families a wonderful start to the coming school year. 🎒📚

If you registered and haven’t been able to pick up your kit yet, please check your email for pickup instructions.

A new school year brings a lot of “what ifs”... just know we're here every step of the way 💜

Registration is now closed. Thank you for supporting this initiative!

Back-to-School School Supplies Drive 🎒

Western University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is excited to host our first School Supplies Drive to support Indigenous youth as they prepare for the upcoming school year!

This initiative is open to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth living in London, Ontario. Families living on reserve are encouraged to connect with their local Community Centre or Education Department for similar initiatives and supports available in your communities.

75 registration spots available (25 participants per age group):
JK – Grade 2
Grade 3 – Grade 8
Grade 9 – Grade 12/13

Each successfully registered participant will receive a backpack filled with essential school supplies to help them start the school year prepared and confident.

📌 Important Information
• Registration is first come, first served
• Spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly
• A separate application form is required for each child/youth
• Only fully completed applications will be considered
• Successful applicants will receive an email confirmation with their assigned pick-up time and location.

Happy back-to-school season!

Indigenous Law Student Scholarship!

As part of our commitment to supporting the development of Indigenous lawyers, First Peoples Law offers an annual scholarship to an Indigenous law student with a demonstrated commitment to serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous Peoples.

Everyone at First Peoples Law is extremely excited for the opportunity to support the scholarship recipients in their studies. We are confident they will make important contributions to defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples across the country.

Applications for this year's $10,000 scholarship are now open!

Indigenous Law Student Scholarship | First Peoples Law LLP As part of our commitment to supporting the development of Indigenous lawyers, First Peoples Law offers an annual scholarship to an Indigenous law student with a demonstrated commitment to serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous Peoples.

Happy Pride Season to all of our 2SLGBTQIA+ relatives! 🌈✨

Pride is a time to celebrate the strength, diversity, and gifts of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies. Long before colonial policies sought to erase them, many Indigenous Nations recognized and honoured diverse gender identities and expressions.

We were happy to join the Western community in celebrating the spirit of our 2SLGBTQIA+ relatives and affirming that everyone belongs here. 💜

Wondering about the Indigenous Student STEM Access Program? 🔬 Read about some inspiring Indigenous students currently in the program at Western 💜

ISSAP program develops Indigenous students in STEM - Western News A program for Indigenous students in STEM at Western University is providing a dedicated pathway to transition into science and engineering programs.

Happy Convocation Week! 🎓✨

This week, we celebrate the incredible achievements of Indigenous students who are crossing the stage and stepping into their next chapter. We are so proud of all the hard work, determination and strength that brought you here.

In honour of this special time, we’re sharing just a few moments from our Indigenous Graduation Ceremony this past March. It was a powerful day of community and celebration, a reminder of the strength and brilliance of our Indigenous graduates.

To all our grads: as you move into what comes next, know that you carry with you your stories, your communities, and generations of strength. We are excited to see all that you will do.

📸 Are you convocating this week?
We’d love to celebrate with you! Send your convocation day photos to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on ISC accounts – we want to celebrate with you!

Congratulations again, Class of 2026 – stay in touch! 💜