FIFSW visits First Nations House
Categories: Faculty, Partners, Staff, Students
On September 22, students, faculty and staff at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work visited University of Toronto’s First Nations House to forge connections and build relationships with the Student Life service centre — and each other.
The visit was proposed by FIFSW’s Truth and Reconciliation Collective as a way for students across FIFSW’s programs, including the Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency field of study, to connect with each other and form bonds.
In addition to providing culturally relevant services to Indigenous students from across U of T, First Nations House offers opportunities for all U of T students to engage with Indigenous communities on and off campus.
On the day of FIFSW’s visit, Jenny Blackbird, the Resource Centre and Programs Coordinator for First Nations House, introduced our community members to resources, programs, and spaces available at the centre, including a library featuring a wide range of Indigenous-related content and a student hub space where U of T students can meet, study, or eat lunch. She also shared opportunities available to connect with Indigenous Elders through the House, as well as programs, academic supports, wellness initiatives, and other opportunities, such as the Firekeeper Training Program.
FIFSW would like to extend its gratitude to First Nations House for welcoming us and helping foster a deeper understanding of the valuable resources that it has to offer. We’d also like to thank the Truth and Reconciliation Collective for initiating the visit and strengthening our community’s ties to this valuable campus hub.
All photos, above, by Jim Moore.