Shannon Simpson, First Nations House at The University of Toronto
Nicholas Van Beek speaks to Shannon Simpson about First Nations House at the University of Toronto.
Interview conducted on January 31st in the First Nations House at The University of Toronto.
”Shannon Simpson has only just stepped into a leadership role at First Nations House and she’s already fully immersed in preparations to celebrate its 25th anniversary as the hub for Indigenous life at the University of Toronto…FNH provides a space on the downtown campus to learn about Indigenous knowledges and traditional teachings, attend events, socialize, seek guidance from Elders and access financial and academic supports. ” from https://www.utoronto.ca/news/uoftbacktoschool-meet-u-t-s-new-director-aboriginal-student-services-first-nations-house
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