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Indigenous Programs Assistant

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Description

Residence Life is the comprehensive program that surrounds living on campus. The Program Leaders enhance the residents' experience by hosting events and delivering services that build residents' engagement with their peers, develop resiliency, and enrich their co-curricular experience.

Position Requirements

As the Indigenous Programs Assistant, this Work-Op student is expected to:

  1. Plan and execute a CommuniTree Connections event (Thursdays at 7 PM) at least once per month
  2. Plan and execute a minimum of one additional activity each month, providing an educational program or service such as hosting a round circle, smudging, teaching about cultural protocols, and creating art
  3. Host the Indigenous Student Mixer during ResTide Storm the Shore Residences Orientation Program
  4. Collaborate with campus partners such as Services for Aboriginal Students, Office of Aboriginal Education and Engagement, Community Cousins, and Elders-in-Residence

Sign-up Directions

Contact Mike Bauche, Assistant Manager, Residence Life at Michael.Bauche@viu.ca for sign-up details.