01/05/2017
RSVP to the Biishkaa January Retreat!
Biishkaa is a summer orientation program for Aboriginal students that transforms into a mentorship p
The Biishkaa program (Ojibway for “rise up”) is being offered by the First Peoples House of Learning and Trent University to incoming Aboriginal students who are looking to strengthen their academic skills in an Indigenous knowledge centred program. The Biishkaa program takes place during the three weeks prior to the start of classes through an on-campus summer orientation and continues throughout
01/05/2017
RSVP to the Biishkaa January Retreat!
11/24/2016
Get ready for an amazing holiday dinner on Thursday December 1st at 5pm in the Jake Thomas room in Gzowski! Don't forget to wear your ugliest sweaters!
09/30/2016
If you're a first year Indigenous student looking for a peer mentor to help guide you through your first year, then you should be a part of the Biishkaa program! Email Dana, the Biishkaa Coordinator, to join: [email protected]
09/29/2016
Hey Biishkaa first year students! Check our the events that we have planned for you this semester. For more information, emailed [email protected]
08/14/2016
Biishkaa 2016 begins tomorrow! If you have registered and received an acceptance email, then you are probably getting ready to be a part of Biishkaa! Here is the schedule for the next three weeks. The Biishkaa Mentors have been planning some amazing activities for your arrival. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Biishkaa Coordinator, Dana Wesley [email protected]
04/12/2016
Are you an incoming Aboriginal student? Apply online to be a part of the Biishkaa program at Trent University! Apply online now: http://bit.ly/1UWu4eA If you have questions, email the Biishkaa Coordinator, Dana Wesley: [email protected]
03/21/2016
The Wellness Centre will be hosting a crafternoon Thursday March 24th 1-3pm!
03/16/2016
Our last event of the year! Come on out!
02/23/2016
Sign up for our March Writing Retreat! RSVP via email to [email protected].
Hey Biishkaa! Today we will be having a lunch in the Gathering Space from 12-1pm! It's completely free, so please come and say hello!
02/11/2016
There are five positions being offered by FPHL to be a Biishkaa Mentor for 2016/2017! Check out the job posting and get your application in before the deadline of February 26th! The position has been posted on the Trent student job board. Questions? Email the Biishkaa Coordinator Dana Wesley [email protected]
02/02/2016
Biishkaa Study Day is next week! Make sure that you come out and prep for Reading Week!
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |