The Aboriginal Student Services Centre at the University of Winnipeg

About a year ago, the Aboriginal Student Services Centre officially opened its doors. Since then it has made a real difference in welcoming aboriginal students and in helping them feel at home at the University of Winnipeg.

In the bottom photo I am shown presenting a painting by aboriginal artist Elvis Antoine to Aboriginal Student President Jordan Fleury and members of his student council. In the top photo, I am shown with elder Linda McEvoy, who is a relative of the artist. Linda and Elvis Antoine are both from Sioux Valley First Nation in western Manitoba.