Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services
Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services offers culturally supportive programs, initiatives and traditional counselling to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at TMU.
What's Available?
Tea n Talk
Tea n Talk is a weekly get together, where you can participate in discussions and activities with fellow Indigenous students and team members. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Cultural and Traditional Teachings Program
A program that connects you with Elders for traditional counselling and support, as well as inviting Traditional Teachers from the Indigenous community to teach Indigenous knowledge, traditions, history, culture, and protocols.
Email: ssaikkon@torontomu.ca
The Indigenous Peer Support Program
The Indigenous Peer Support Program provides peer support by other Indigenous students on campus and shares information and resources on educational, social, and cultural events.
Email: abpeers@torontomu.ca
Location: Kerr Hall West, Room 372 (KHW-372)
Indigenous Foundations Writing Program
The program focuses on upgrading writing and critical-thinking skills for Indigenous individuals interested in entering bridging (through Spanning the Gaps), certificate, or continuing education programs, or upgrading academic skills towards greater success at the post-secondary level.
For inquiries, contact Diane Simone, Indigenous Learning Support Facilitator.
Email: dsimone@torontomu.ca
Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 553326
Counselling for Indigenous Students
Counselling support provided by an Indigenous counsellor is available to Indigenous students when booking an appointment with the Centre for Student Development and Counselling.
Staff and Faculty seeking Community Support:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit faculty, instructors and staff from across the university can get in touch with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Community Group.
Thinking of Applying to TMU?
If you identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit and are thinking about applying to TMU, there’s a pathway designed with you in mind. This option considers your unique lived experience, community involvement, and non-traditional learning to support a more inclusive admissions process. Learn more about admissions for Indigenous Students.