piihtikway
pihtikwe tawāw
Come in; you are welcome here.
To help set a good intention for this event, Elders and Indigenous youth from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community came together to choose a meaningful name for USask's Indigenous Student Experience Day. The name that was chosen was piihtikway in Michif and pihtikwe tawāw in Cree, which translate as, "Come in; you are welcome here."
Indigenous Student Experience Day is an event for Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school and their supporters to get to know the USask campus and community.
You will be able to explore our beautiful campus, learn about programs and student services offered at USask, and meet with other prospective and current university students, university staff and faculty, alumni and Elders.
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Agenda:
10:00- 10:30 am: Check-in at Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
10:30 - 11:00 am: Welcome
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: University Information Session (programs, admissions, student services, scholarships, housing and more!)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch provided in the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm:
- Information fair
- Campus tour
- Cultural activity
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Event closes
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Check in - All participants
Come to the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre when you arrive on campus.
Bus drop-off location and parking
Buses are welcome to drop students off and pick them up at the Physical Activity Complex.
Bus parking is available at Lot 20 (Merlis Belsher Place) for drivers planning to spend the day on campus. Drivers/teachers must provide the license plate number when checking in at the event.
Alternatively, Preston Crossing is a nearby area accessible for buses.
Vehicle drop-off and parking passes
Parking passes for Lot 4 (Education) will be provided at the event for participants bringing their own vehicles.
If you are being dropped off, Elders Court is closest to the event, or you can be dropped off at the Physical Activity Complex.
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For full event details, visit the Indigenous Student Experience Day web page.
