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Last Firekeeper fire of the academic year! Join Nitānis for smores

Where: In the Tipi at 4D (144 Barrie St, Kingston ON) 

Time: 1:00-3:00 PM

Open to ����ֱ�� Indigenous Students  

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting a wonderful event on campus, to build unity and community.

Four Directions staff are participating and we encourage students who wish to as well. All ����ֱ�� staff/faculty and students are invited to come together, and walk, carrying flags of their country/region/nation, embracing diversity supporting peace around the world.

From1:00-4:00 at 4D, we will have a table set up so Indigenous students, staff and faculty that wish to join can make or print off a flag if they do not have one!

Join 4D Program Assistant Sam (he/him) and Indigenous academic advisor Jenna Kring (she/he/they) for Two-Spirit Teachings and Medicine Bag Making!

For more information, contact him at 4D2SLGBTQ@queensu.ca

For queer, questioning and gender non-conforming Indigenous students, and a guest!

Cambium Indigenous Professional Services and rup Group will be joining us at Four Directions to share opportunities available to Indigenous students interested in careers in engineering, architecture, heritage, environmental sciences and trades. Learn about the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project and other major infrastructure, and begin building a network of other Indigenous STEM professionals!

We're very excited to host Emily Lafreniere and familiar face to 4D, Kaitlyn Brant for this talk. Questions or requests before the event, can be directed to IndigenousCanada@arup.com

Hope to see you there!

Come to Four Directions for quiet study spaces, breakfast, lunch and snacks! We will have campus partners on hand, and optional self-care activities.

4D is here for you during this stressful time!

For more information e-mail Jessica, jessica.parks@queensu.ca 

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Talking about money...it's not fun or easy, but growing your financial literacy is a hugely important skill!

Join Friend of 4D, Violet from Financial Aid and Awards, for a discussion about funding your  education: budgeting tips, cost of studying at ����ֱ��, and what financial aid options are available for students!"

Participants eligible for a draw for a $25 gift card

Join us for the second installment of the new 4D x OII series, Teachings from Turtle Island is at 5:00pm at 4D/5:30 on Zoom

We will be welcoming various Elders and Knowledge Keepers from across Turtle Island to give some teachings and virtually connect with ����ֱ�� Indigenous students.

Come spend time with Elder Betty Carr-Braint, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
 
It will be a hybrid event; remote learners welcome! For those in-person, you are welcome to join us at 4D, where there will be homecooked food made by Kim!

Registration required, so that our team can email you the zoom link / account for # of attendees on-site

Indigenous grad students, connect with us virtually for community, support and conversation! Both virtual and local grad students are welcome to attend.

For more information or to register, please contact Jessica, jessica.parks@queensu.ca

Come spend time with Susan Peters and Dakota Oliver from the KNCLN to learn about financial supports for post-secondary students, and learn about their program Apitisiwn (which exists to support urban Indigenous individuals and communities!), about youth programming, volunteering opportunities, career training and resources...and so so so much more! 

Learn more about the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest at their or  !

In this workshop, join Friend of 4D Anne from Career Services for a workshop! You will learn how standard formats and structures for resumes and cover letters as well as how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience to make your application stand out. Please feel free to bring a sample resume or cover letter to receive feedback on and/or to develop.

Participants eligible for a draw for a $25 gift card