First Peoples’ Centre
Indigenous-serving program
The Dawson College First Peoples’ Centre provides comprehensive services, including academic, para-academic and cultural support, for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) students. In addition, the First Peoples’ Centre provides access to Indigenous resources, college-wide. The Centre offers a peaceful, culturally sensitive environment where students can learn, study, socialize, and find community.
This is Child-friendly space.
- 2spirits, trans and non-binary individuals
- Adults
- Elders
- First Nations
- Inuit
- Men
- Métis
- Others
- Teenagers
- Women
- Indigenous students at Dawson College
- Indigenous individuals interested in studying at Dawson College
Students may also access the following services:
- Help with career guidance and tutoring
- Indigenous language classes and French Classes
- Cultural Workshops and Activities
- Skills development Workshops (academic skills, budgeting, stress management, etc.)
- Help in finding financial support
- Job and Housing Search
- Food and hygiene items distribution
- Traditional Food (on occasions)
- Social involvement opportunities
- Help with Identity Cards (ID)
- Help with Child First Initiative and Jordan’s Principle
- Office equipment: Computer, phone, printer, Wi-Fi
- Elder’s Support
- Listening, referrals, well-being follow-up, and advocacy
- Support Groups (Women circles and Men circles)
- Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Support for Youth in Care (for youth aging out of the system, or for students that are parents of youth in care)
These services are intended for Indigenous peoples
The INDex was created to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal in finding relevant and up-to-date information on services that were created specifically for them. Our goal is to promote cultural safety and community connectedness.
If you are an Indigenous person living, moving to or visiting Tiohtià:ke, the INDex can support you in your steps!
Need help now?
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1 855-242-3310