"I work with the student leaders of UPEI’s Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre and the UPEI Campus Life Program to create goals for the programs and support them with anything they need to plan and host student events, get the word out to students, and put their ideas into practice. 
 

In addition to our regular events and programming, we expanded the Campus Life Program to offer events focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Providing a safe and inclusive space for students has always been our goal. This student-led programming helps amplify historically underrepresented voices and creates a campus community that celebrates and talks about diverse lived experiences.

"All of our student leaders and Campus Life Advisors do a fantastic job of creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere where students feel included, where they know their voices are heard and that their lived experiences matter."

The Mawi’omi Centre’s student leader often collaborates with the Campus Life Program, hosting gatherings with our Elder in Residence where Indigenous students can come and feel supported on campus. This semester we’re planning beading and art workshops, academic support seminars, and a Mi’kmaq poetry event. 

All of our student leaders and Campus Life Advisors do a fantastic job of creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere where students feel included, where they know their voices are heard and that their lived experiences matter. We’ve received so much positive feedback from students who benefit from a space they can come, be themselves, and meet other students in a relaxed and safe environment."