537 University Centre
Telephone: (204) 474-8850; Fax : (204) 275-3142
Email: ASC@UManitoba.CA
Web: www.umanitoba.ca/student/asc
Director: Florence Bruyere

Mission Statement
"Providing student support in a manner consistent with the culture and values of Aboriginal Peoples for the purpose of increasing/enhancing the accessibility and retention of Aboriginal students. The Aboriginal Student Centre is dedicated to the creation of an educational environment that includes the affirmation of Aboriginal cultures, values, languages, history, and way of life by increasing the knowledge foundation offered at the University of Manitoba."

Services Provided
Mental/Academic Assistance: Application, course selection and registration assistance, tutorial referrals, advocacy and assistance dealing with professors and the university system (eg. appeals, voluntary withdrawals and special consideration).

Spiritual/Cultural Support: Cultural supports and elder-in-residence, traditional teachings, sharing circles, annual traditional graduation powwow.

Emotional/Personal Supports: Advocacy and support, someone to talk to in a family environment, on and off campus resource information and referrals, peer supports and an Aboriginal Student Lounge. Physical and recreational information: Funding information and applications (First Nations, Metis, student aid, bursaries), job postings, social activities, Volunteer Initiative Program(VIP).

University of Manitoba Aboriginal Students Association (UMASA)
The University of Manitoba Aboriginal Students Association provides support and information on Aboriginal issues. The student association plans and organizes recreational, political and cultural events throughout the year. All registered U of M students who support these initiatives are encouraged to join. The UMASA lounge in 541-O University Centre is open from 8:30 a.m.to 10 p.m. for student use.