First Peoples' House

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Wear orange on September 30th to honour the children and families impacted by Indian Residential Schools.

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Standing true to our beliefs as First Peoples and guided by our cultural teachings, the First Peoples' House provides an environment of empowerment for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) learners to achieve personal and academic growth.

Our vision is to demonstrate our commitment to the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit student community on campus and provide services that reflect this responsibility. We will continue to honour the Indigenous worldview of education as a continuous ceremony of learning by respecting and supporting the voices and spirit of our student community at the University of Alberta. Learn more.

Physical

Staying active and connected is important. Learn more about accessing housing and funds for athletics or fitness.

Mental

Connect with services to help you excel in your academics while at the U of A. FPH offers tutors and a number of other supports to assist you in achieving your goals.

Emotional

Learning about yourself and taking care of your mental health is important. Meet with our wellness worker or access other mental health services.

Spiritual

Stay connected and grounded with your cultural teachings while you are at the U of A. Connect with Elders, access our Ceremonial Room, and attend events that will ground you in your cultural roots.

Financial Resources

Scholarships and funding opportunities are available specifically to FNMI students, as well as information on budgeting and external financial resources.

Events and Programs

Learn about various events and programs that support student social, physical, and academic well-being throughout the year. Events and opportunities are also held for the greater campus and city communities.

SELF-DECLARE New and Prospective Students

Orange Shirt Day

On September 30, we encourage everyone to wear orange to honour and remember the experiences of the thousands of children who were stolen from their families and placed in Indian residential schools. Please join the University of Alberta in calling on all post-secondary institutions to officially designate September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, a day for coming together to discuss moving toward a journey of reconciliation, respect, and equal partnerships.

Purchase an Orange Shirt

Location:
2-400 Students' Union Building
8900 - 114 Street
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2J7

Phone: 780-492-5677

Fax: 780-492-1674

Email: fph@ualberta.ca

Hours (September - April)
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hours (May - August)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed weekends, holidays and during Winter Closure.