蹤獲扞⑹ South-Central students haveaccess to many Indigenous resources located in theSouth-Central region and at 蹤獲扞⑹ Prince George.
Indigenous Connections
蹤獲扞⑹'s Indigenous Connections is a collection of Indigenous-related resources that link to student supports, academic programs, and governance that encompass the scope of Indigenous initiatives at 蹤獲扞⑹.
On this webpage, students can learn more about:
First Nations Centre
The First Nations Centre (FNC) offers a wide variety of programs, services, and activities that help to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students, create awareness and understanding of Indigenous perspectives and worldviews, and celebrate Indigenous culture. The FNC team is here to welcome everyone who visits or accesses the First Nations Centre. Beyond supporting Indigenous students, one of the goals of the FNC is to help create dialogue and an understanding of Indigenous peoples and cultures to the wider 蹤獲扞⑹ community.
Throughout the year, the FNC offers some virtual and online programming for regional and distance students. Students are also able to contact FNC staff members through email or phone to connect to answer questions and receive helpful resources. If students have questions about navigating university life, accessing band funding, or connecting to resources, they can contact 蹤獲扞⑹'s Indigenous Student Life Navigator, Roxanne Umpherville, at roxanne.umpherville@unbc.ca or 250-960-5010.
Office of Indigenous Initiatives
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives involves identifying the emerging needs and strategic opportunities for Indigenous students, faculty and communities, and ensuring institutional-wide Indigenization is aligned and coordinated with current and new programming across campuses supporting 蹤獲扞⑹s commitment to reconciliation.
Student resources
Indigenous Connections also includes services for current students and resources for prospective students about financial aid, Indigenous student life, and tips for success.
First Nations near Quesnel
The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the Lhtako Den矇, Nazko, Lhooskuz Den矇, and ?Esdilagh (formerly Alexandria Band) First Nations. Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhooskuz are part of the Dakelh First Nation, and ?Esdilagh is a member of the Tilhqotin Nation.
Lhtako Den矇 Nation
is a or southern Dakelh Nation in the Athapaskan language family and is located in the northern Fraser Canyon region.
Address: 1515 Arbutus Rd, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5H8
Phone: 250-747-2900
Email: reception@lhtako.ca
Nazko First Nation
is a southern Carrier First Nation with the main reserve located 107 km west of Quesnel.
Address: 405 Barlow Avenue, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2C3
Phone: 250-992-9085
Email: reception@nazkoband.ca
Esdilagh First Nation
, formerly known as the Alexandria Band, is part of the Tilhqotin National Government, located approximately 50 km from Quesnel.
Address: #4-423 Elliot Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 1Y6
Phone: 250-991-6000
Email: temp@esdilagh.ca
Lhooskuz Den矇 Nation
is a southern Dakelh Nation in the Athapaskan language family and is located in the upper Blackwater River watershed west of Quesnel and south of Vanderhoof.
Address: #101 231 Anderson Drive, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3K4
Phone: 250)-992-3290
Email: admin@lhooskuz.com
Quesnel Indigenous resources
North Cariboo Community Campus
蹤獲扞⑹ South-Central students can utilize CNCs Indigenous space in room S128 for studying or learning. Students can contact CNC's Indigenous Liaison/Advisor in Quesnel, Lori Gagnon at gagnonlori@cnc.bc.ca to learn more about local Indigenous resources and culturally-relevant activities.
Quesnel Tillicum Society Native Friendship Centre
The mission of the is "to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of First Nations and other people who are faced with adjusting to the social, economic, and cultural lifestyle of the community". They offer family support, drug and alcohol counselling programs, employment information and counselling, youth outreach, mental health counselling, legal advocacy, and cultural programming.
Location, hours and contact information
Address: 319 North Fraser Drive, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 1Y9
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. for lunch.
Phone: (250) 992-8347
Email: ellen.brown@qnfc.bc.ca or tony.goulet@qnfc.bc.ca
Dakelh and Quesnel Community Housing Society
The (DQCHS) is a registered non-profit society that owns and operates 190 units, including houses, apartments and townhouses to provide affordable housing. DQCHS also provides support with tax filings, personal budgeting, and counselling for tenants.
Location, hours and contact information
Address: #100 - 744 Front Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 2L1
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 250-992-3306
Email: reception@dqchs.org
Quesnel Dakelh Education and Employment Society
The provides education, training and employment services to support economic and social capacity development for local First Nations members.
Location, hours and contact information
Address: 103-231 Anderson Dr, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3K4
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 250-991-0520
Email: qdees@lhooskuz.com
North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society
The North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society (NCAFPS), also known as the Longname Society, strives to "promote the advancement and well-being of the children, youth and families of Indigenous communities in the region and to advocate for and provide programs, services and resources which contribute to community development and capacity-building". The NCAFPS is a non-profit organization and provides many services, including child, family, and capacity programs.
Location, hours and contact information
Address: 324 Hoy St. N, Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y6
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 250-992-9160