Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre

Wednesday Social Fire

slb14 — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:23:38 +0000

Wednesday Social Fire slb14 Thu, 04/02/2026 - 15:23

Last Firekeeper fire of the academic year! Join Nitānis for smores

Where: In the Tipi at 4D (144 Barrie St, Kingston ON)

Time: 1:00-3:00 PM

Open to Queen's University Indigenous Students

Walk for Peace - Flag Making Event

slb14 — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:29:16 +0000

Walk for Peace - Flag Making Event slb14 Fri, 03/27/2026 - 10:29

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is hosting a wonderful event on campus, to build unity and community.

Four Directions staff are participating and we encourage students who wish to as well. All Queen's staff/faculty and students are invited to come together, and walk, carrying flags of their country/region/nation, embracing diversity supporting peace around the world.

From1:00-4:00 at 4D, we will have a table set up so Indigenous students, staff and faculty that wish to join can make or print off a flag if they do not have one!

2SLGBTQIA+ & Jenna - Medicine Bag workshop

slb14 — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:50:09 +0000

2SLGBTQIA+ & Jenna - Medicine Bag workshop slb14 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:50

Join 4D Program Assistant Sam (he/him) and Indigenous academic advisor Jenna Kring (she/he/they) for Two-Spirit Teachings and Medicine Bag Making!

For more information, contact him at 4D2SLGBTQ@queensu.ca

For queer, questioning and gender non-conforming Indigenous students, and a guest!

STEM - Major Infrastructure Project Opportunities Info Session

slb14 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:39:57 +0000

STEM - Major Infrastructure Project Opportunities Info Session slb14 Wed, 03/11/2026 - 14:39

Cambium Indigenous Professional Services and Arup Group will be joining us at Four Directions to share opportunities available to Indigenous students interested in careers in engineering, architecture, heritage, environmental sciences and trades. Learn about the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project and other major infrastructure, and begin building a network of other Indigenous STEM professionals!

We're very excited to host Emily Lafreniere and familiar face to 4D, Kaitlyn Brant for this talk. Questions or requests before the event, can be directed to IndigenousCanada@arup.com

Hope to see you there!

4D Study Day

slb14 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:37:15 +0000

4D Study Day slb14 Wed, 03/11/2026 - 14:37

Come to Four Directions for quiet study spaces, breakfast, lunch and snacks! We will have campus partners on hand, and optional self-care activities.

4D is here for you during this stressful time!

For more information e-mail Jessica, jessica.parks@queensu.ca

*Queen's Indigenous Students Only*

Gather Together - Paying for your Queen's Education

slb14 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:41:02 +0000

Gather Together - Paying for your Queen's Education slb14 Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:41

Talking about money...it's not fun or easy, but growing your financial literacy is a hugely important skill!

Join Friend of 4D, Violet from Financial Aid and Awards, for a discussion about funding your education: budgeting tips, cost of studying at Queen's, and what financial aid options are available for students!"

Participants eligible for a draw for a $25 gift card

Teachings from Turtle Island - In Conversation with Elder Betty Carr-Braint

slb14 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:18:52 +0000

Teachings from Turtle Island - In Conversation with Elder Betty Carr-Braint slb14 Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:18

Click here to register today!

Join us for the second installment of the new 4D x OII series, Teachings from Turtle Island is at 5:00pm at 4D/5:30 on Zoom

We will be welcoming various Elders and Knowledge Keepers from across Turtle Island to give some teachings and virtually connect with Queen's Indigenous students.

Come spend time with Elder Betty Carr-Braint, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

It will be a hybrid event; remote learners welcome! For those in-person, you are welcome to join us at 4D, where there will be homecooked food made by Kim!

Registration required, so that our team can email you the zoom link / account for # of attendees on-site

SAGE Coffee Chat (virtual)

slb14 — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:35:25 +0000

SAGE Coffee Chat (virtual) slb14 Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:35

Indigenous grad students, connect with us virtually for community, support and conversation! Both virtual and local grad students are welcome to attend.

For more information or to register, please contact Jessica, jessica.parks@queensu.ca

Student Support Session with the KNCLN

slb14 — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:05:49 +0000

Student Support Session with the KNCLN slb14 Fri, 02/20/2026 - 12:05

Come spend time with Susan Peters and Dakota Oliver from the KNCLN to learn about financial supports for post-secondary students, and learn about their program Apitisiwn (which exists to support urban Indigenous individuals and communities!), about youth programming, volunteering opportunities, career training and resources...and so so so much more!

Learn more about the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest at their website or Instagram !

Gather Together - Cover Letters and Resumes

slb14 — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:43:27 +0000

Gather Together - Cover Letters and Resumes slb14 Fri, 02/20/2026 - 09:43

In this workshop, join Friend of 4D Anne from Career Services for a workshop! You will learn how standard formats and structures for resumes and cover letters as well as how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience to make your application stand out. Please feel free to bring a sample resume or cover letter to receive feedback on and/or to develop.

Participants eligible for a draw for a $25 gift card