UFV Aboriginal Access Information:

Aboriginal Access Services

The Aboriginal Access Services provides support for Aboriginal students who identify themselves as Metis, Inuit, status First Nations, and non-status First Nations. Aboriginal students may enquire about the services at S'olh Shxwlèlí, the Aboriginal Resource Centre. 

Locations:
CEP Chilliwack campus - 45190 Caen Avenue in the "400 Wing"
Abbotsford campus in Room A219a and in the student lounge in Room A221.

For information please feel free to contact:

Chilliwack Centre:
Dept. Assistant – Elaine Malloway
(Ph) 604-795-2835
(TF) 1-888-504-7441 x2835
Chilliwack /CEP - Bldg.  A1442
8:30 am - 7:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Friday

Abbotsford Centre:                                    
Dept. Assistant – Betty Peters                   
(Ph) 604-557-4069                                     
(TF) 1-888-504-7441 x4069                        
Abbotsford – Bldg. A219a                           
8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday                     

 S'olh Shxwlèlí Services include:

• making referrals within UFV and to community agencies and other institutions.
• acting as liaison with Sto:lo organizations, post-secondary education authorities, Métis organizations, and First Nations organizations.
• consulting on first nations curriculum development initiatives.
  • Read about programs of particular interest to aboriginal students.
  • Read about courses in First Nations Studies and Halq'eméylem language.
• co-ordinating workshops on various topics including cultural awareness, empowerment, goal setting, financial management, personal growth, and family and community relations.
• advocating for students with UFV departments.