Native Student Activity
Sault College continues to enrol, educate and graduate native students from programs across the College. Our native student population has grown rapidly over the past few years. This is, in part, because the College recognizes and attempts to meet native students' needs in a variety of ways.
The uniquely designed Native Student Centre - Enji Maawnjiding - provides a "home-base" for native students from all College programs. The Director of Native Education and Training, the Native Student Counsellor, faculty, and support staff have offices close to the Native Student Centre. All staff take an active interest in student success and are readily available when students need them.
The Native Student Counsellor assists in liaison with First Nations for status students and with various other organizations for non-status native students. The counselling unit provides suggestions for academic assistance and helps students in their adjustment to college life.
The Native Student Council (NSC)
The Council has the following three objectives:
1. To unite Sault College students, especially those of native descent, through social, cultural and sports events.
2. To provide a linkage for College students with the larger native and non-native community.
3. To assist students in furthering their education.
Each academic year, students are nominated and run for offices on the NSC. Current positions are: president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.
Native Student Services
The following services are available through the School of Native Education and Training:
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Native Student Counsellor
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Enji Maawnjiding
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Native Student Council
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Native Student Scholarships and Bursaries
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Azhiganing Cultural Workshops
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Partnerships and credit transfer agreements with Lake Superior State University, Algoma University College, and Bay Mills Community College
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Ojibwe Language Summer Immersion program
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Native Peer Tutoring offers student employment opportunities and academic assistance.