Introduction and Welcome to FNMI Students

OKI…Tansi…..Greetings to you and yours from Blackfoot teritory. My name is Elizabeth Ferguson and I am the Coordinator of the Native Student Advisor office. My roots are Dene Tha’ from Chateh, Alberta. I am privileged to work and live in Blackfoot territory.

I am proud to be U of L alumni and I my education at the U of L proved to be extremely rewarding. Faculty and staff are first class superb. My education has served me well and opened doors that I never thought possible, so if you are suffering right now, hang in…..I can assure you it will be worth the effort. Our role here is to help you navigate the system, provide referrals, plan events, guide, encourage and support students. We can help you make the transition to the University. We are located in the Student Union building on the first floor right below the bookstore & food court. Our contact numbers are provided below and we look forward to meeting you in the near future…..

Welcome, welcome to this beautiful territory...may your journey here be fruitful and rewarding for you and yours......

Elizabeth Ferguson ph: 317-2812

email: elizabeth.ferguson@uleth.ca

Oki, Hello

Welcome to the University of Lethbridge and congratulations on your decision to continue your educational endeavors. This decision can be such an exciting, yet challenging time in your life. However, in the end can be the most rewarding. My name is Roberta Smallbones and I am the Native Student Advisor on campus. You can locate me in the Students Union Building on the first floor in the Registrar’s Office.  I am a member of the Piikani Nation. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and near completion of a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. The University of Lethbridge proves to be innovative and progressive in all areas including support and resources for students.  As the Native Student Advisor, I am here to help you get in touch with any support agencies and provide referrals on and off campus. I welcome you to come and see me or even stop by my office to say hi. I look forward to meeting you.  I wish you all the best in your endeavors.

Roberta Smallbones   ph: 403-332-4455   email: roberta.smallbones@uleth.ca

My prior work at the University was at the Printing Services department for many years. After a break I am glad to be back and look forward to working with the Native Student Advising Office as their administrative support person.

Cindy Kabelka ph: 403-394-3902 email: kabelka@uleth.ca