Date
Thursday September 10, 2026Location
4D Round RoomJoin 4D's Elder in Residence, Elder Betty Carr-Braint for a circle where she will provide teachings about smudging and then you can build a DIY Smudge Kit for personal use!
For Indigenous students only
Date
Tuesday November 17, 2026Location
144 Barrie St - Four Directions Indigenous Student CentreJoin Friend of 4D, Johanna from SASS, for a workshop to help you hone your study skills!
Participants eligible for a draw for a $25 gift card!
(Ohsahè:ta program participants, this is a great way to achieve your Student Success requirement!)
Date
Monday September 14, 2026Location
Four Directions Indigenous Student CentreJoin 4D regular Ness Young for a monthly beading circle!
Ness will have beading kits for a monthly project available, and will be on hand to provide guidance on how to create the project for those who need it!
The circles are drop in and open to all Indigenous students. Work on a kit, bring your own projects or just hang out if you don't feel up to beading!
No experience necessary!
For Indigenous students only
Date
Sunday November 1, 2026Location
Four Directions Indigenous Student CentreJoin 4D regular Ness Young for a monthly beading circle!
Ness will have beading kits for a monthly project available, and will be on hand to provide guidance on how to create the project for those who need it!
The circles are drop in and open to all Indigenous students. Work on a kit, bring your own projects or just hang out if you don't feel up to beading!
No experience necessary!
For Indigenous students only
Date
Sunday October 4, 2026Location
Four Directions Indigenous Student CentreJoin 4D regular and Ness Young for a monthly beading circle!
Ness will have beading kits for a monthly project available, and will be on hand to provide guidance on how to create the project for those who need it!
The circles are drop in and open to all Indigenous students. Work on a kit, bring your own projects or just hang out if you don't feel up to beading!
No experience necessary!
For Indigenous students only
Date
Wednesday September 9, 2026Location
Indigenous Students are invited to join Jessica and Shannon at Endaayaan-Tkanónsote for a crafting sesh, making "Break in case of emergency" ornaments - fill with trinkets you would like to bring, or make use of what we will have on hand - smudge medicines, etc!
Date
Tuesday October 6, 2026Location
144 Barrie St - Four Directions Indigenous Student CentreJoin Friend of 4D, Violet Skuce (Team Lead – Financial Aid & Awards) for a General Bursary Application party! The »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ General Bursary is a great option that allows you to apply for many »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ bursaries with one application. We often encourage Indigenous students with financial needs to apply as there is dedicated funding set aside for Indigenous students!
Bring your laptop and walk through how to apply together!
Learn more about the bursary here - General Bursary | »ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ
Questions? Email our Indigenous advisor, Jessica Parks - jessica.parks@queensu.ca
Participants eligible for a draw for a $25 gift card!
(Ohsahè:ta program participants, this is a great way to achieve your Student Success requirement!)
Date
Tuesday October 6, 2026Location
Many people can benefit from accommodations, but not everyone knows where to start!
Come meet and check-in with our friend of 4D, Caroline from QSAS (»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Accessibility Services). She will be available to chat with you in a casual setting, or meet 1-1 if needed.
Caroline will be in the living room, come say hello!
Date
Friday March 26, 2027Location
Indigenous Students, come enjoy a frybread spread with Kim and Friend of 4D, Sharlene!
Date
Friday February 26, 2027Location
Indigenous Students, come enjoy a frybread spread with Kim and Friend of 4D, Sharlene!
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