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About Us

Welcome to the Indigenous Student Success Centre (ISSC)

The Indigenous Student Success Centre (ISSC) at the University of Windsor is a welcoming, culturally grounded space that supports Indigenous student success across all aspects of university life.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can study, rest, connect with community, and feel a strong sense of belonging on campus.


A Home on Campus

The ISSC is designed to support both academic and personal wellbeing.

Within our space, students have access to:

  • Comfortable lounge areas for relaxation and connection
  • Quiet study spaces and computer access for academic success
  • A welcoming environment for gathering and community building
  • Food available in the space to support shared meals and wellbeing

The ISSC is a place where students can feel at home while on campus.

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What We Offer

Rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, the ISSC provides holistic and culturally grounded supports, including:

  • Cultural programming, workshops, and community gatherings
  • Academic guidance, referrals, and student support services
  • Spaces for ceremony, identity, and cultural connection
  • Wellness supports that honour mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing

We support students throughout their entire university journey.


Vision Statement

The Indigenous Student Success Centre envisions a future where Indigenous students at the University of Windsor thrive academically, culturally, and holistically within an environment grounded in respect, reciprocity, and relationship.

Guided by community and doing things in a good way, we support student success through culturally grounded services, holistic wellness, and meaningful relationships that foster balance, harmony, identity, and belonging.

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