Amanda Catching
Acting Aboriginal Science Coordinator
P: 604.822.9409
E: Email Sci 101
Advising Office Hours:
Room 1500 -- Biological Sciences Building
M & W: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Th: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Aboriginal and First Nations Students
Aboriginal Science
An initiative supported jointly by the faculties of Science and Land and Food Systems, Aboriginal Science is committed to providing support to Aboriginal students at UBC, and to making science more relevant and accessible to Aboriginal people.
Tutoring for Aboriginal Science Students
Aboriginal students taking one or more science or math courses are eligible for subsidized tutoring through Aboriginal Science. Those interested should contact the First Nations Coordinator for the faculties of Science and Land and Food Systems.
Advising and Academic Counselling
Aboriginal students are welcomed at the Science Information Centre in the Chemistry/Physic Building at 6221 University Blvd. They can also drop-in and talk with the First Nations Coordinator at Biology 1500, or at 604-822-9409.
Additional Aboriginal Science Student Services Information
You will find additional Student Services and General Campus information on the Aboriginal Science website. The site also features a regular newsfeed that will keep you up-to-date on all the latest news relating to Aboriginal Science. There are a number of regular contributors to this news service.
Contact Info
First Nations House of Learning
The First Nations House of Learning is a 'home away from home' for First Nations students studying at UBC. The FNHL works to make the University's vast resources more accessible to Aboriginal Peoples, and to improve UBC's ability to meet the needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
The Aboriginal portal provides links and information to all the services available to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students at UBC.
Visit the House of Learning website to find information on degree opportunities, services, such as childcare and counselling, financial aid, and more.
