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Indigenous Services Team

Join us at St. Lawrence College for your post-secondary journey and let us help you make your time a healthy, enjoyable and successful learning experience. The Indigenous Student Advisors are here to help you.

Indigenous Student Advisor, Kingston

indigenousservices@sl.on.ca


Shirley Chaisson
Indigenous Student Advisor, Brockville/Cornwall

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Aanii: My name is Shirley Chaisson, I am Anishinaabe and a member of the Aamjiwnaang Reserve located in Sarnia, Ontario. Through the Indigenous Centre, I provide a safe environment to discuss and/or resolve issues, which may be important you as an Indigenous Student. I believe your success is our success!

schaisson@sl.on.ca
B: 613.345.0660 ext. 2365
C: 613.933.6080 ext. 2365

Gertrude Schreoder
Indigenous Student Advisor

Getrude

Aaniin Kina Weya, 
Gert Schreoder, nindizhinikaaz. Obishikokaang nindonjibaa. 
Hello everyone, my name is Gert Schreoder and I am from (Lac Seul First Nation). 
My ancestry is Anishinaabe and German. I am a mother to one adult son, auntie to several nieces and nephews and a sister to seven siblings. I enjoy nature, gardening, baking, and cooking. 
At the Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre, we offer a safe space to study, chat, craft, socialize, laugh, and meet your fellow peers. I am available to offer holistic balance so that you will be successful in your studies. 
I look forward to welcoming you to the Waasaabiidaasamose Indigenous Centre and being a part of your educational journey here at SLC!

gertrude.schreoder@sl.on.ca

613 544 5400 ext. 1452

Holly Brant
Indigenous Counsellor, Tri-campus

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Shé:kon, Karennenhá:wi niyónkyats. Kanyen’kehá:ka na’kya’tò:ten tánon’ wakenyáhton. Kenhtéke nikìteron. Hello, my name is Karrennehá:wi (She Carries Music), pronounced Ga-ren-na-how-we and I am Kanyen’keha:ka Mohawk. I belong with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, sit with the Turtle Clan and live on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. I believe student wellness is holistic. Maintaining balance and inner peace may be a difficult task during the hectic school year, but if you need some help or just want to chat, stop by. I look forward to meeting you.

hbrant@sl.on.ca
K: 613.544.5400 ext. 1095
B: 613.345.0660 ext. 1095
C: 613.933.6080 ext. 1095

Student Wellness and Accessibility


We understand that being in college can be an exciting time, but that it can also be accompanied with stressful times. Meeting with a friendly and professional counsellor with whatever may be challenging or troubling, can make a difference.

Some common areas of concern addressed in counselling are; stress management, grief/loss, sexuality, substance use, and much more.