ta-tawâw Student Centre

The ta-tawâw Student Centre has a resident kokum (grandmother) and Knowledge Keeper whose roles include providing: cultural insights, traditional teachings, ceremonial guidance, and personal consultation to students. The Centre also engages with community Knowledge Keepers and elders (kêhtê-ayak) from various Indigenous backgrounds to provide students with ceremonial and traditional teachings. We encourage students to visit the Centre and engage in the teachings that we offer.

Brenda Dubois

Brenda Dubois is a mother and grandmother (kokum), from Muscowpetung First Nation. She has worked extensively in the areas of child welfare, human justice and environmental issues. She is an advocate for education and vulnerable peoples. Brenda believes that practicing the cultural traditions is important for the students to evolve in their learning. She has contributed to many community building initiatives and is a highly respected voice in the community.

Preston Littletent

Knowledge Keeper for the ta-tawâw Student Centre.

In partnership with the U of R Registrar's and Admissions Offices, the ta-tawâw Student Centre is providing all Indigenous students the opportunity to declare their Indigenous status which will benefit you and the University in the following ways:

• Support your fellow Indigenous students by self-declaring so the ta-tawâw Student Centre and the U of R can help determine service needs based on accurate information on the number of Indigenous students enrolled.
• Support the ta-tawâw Student Centre goals in providing culturally appropriate support, a service facility and a gathering place for Indigenous students.
• Eligible to access a wide range of supports and services offered by the ta-tawâw Student Centre , including scholarships and bursaries available not only at the University, but within the community.

Students who would like to declare their Indigenous status are encouraged to do so by:

1. Log into UR Self Service then following the directions to enter your 9-digit student number and password.
2. Clicking on the Personal Information Menu, then Update Canadian Indigenous/Aboriginal Status.
3. Updating status by choosing Status Indian, Metis, Inuit or Non-status Indian.
4. Logging out of UR Self Service.

Whether you are new to campus, to Regina, or have been here for a while, the ta-tawâw Student Centre is a great place to connect with other students, faculty and staff, and community members! Everyone is welcome in the centre, and we look forward to getting to know you!

There are also many other service organizations and clubs, on campus and in the larger community that are here to support you. Here are a number of useful links to help you get connected!

• Indigenous Students Association

• FNUSA- First Nations University of Canada Student Association

• URSU - Universtiy of Regina Student Union

• Regina Riel Métis Council

• 211 Saskatchewan - supported through United Way, a comprehensive database of service organizations in Regina and surrounding area