Native Student Association
What does the NSA do?
The NSA is committed to creating social and cultural networks of students through feasts, social gatherings, conferences and cultural events. NSA also supports events run through other students’ organizations both in the university and in broader Canadian communities. As well, the NSA Council leaders are advocates on behalf of Indigenous issues in Canada.
Who can join?
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Full or part-time students—either undergraduate or graduate—at the University of Toronto or one of its affiliated colleges or access programs.
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Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students are welcome to join. All members have voting privileges.
NSA elected Council of Clan Leaders for 2010-2011
NSA governance operates through an Anishinaabe Clan council system.
While members may come from other family clans or other systems of governance, elected Council members are mandated to fulfill responsibilities associated with the Clan that they are representing on behalf of NSA.
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Crane Clan Leader: Brian Parisee
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Loon Clan Leader: Brianna Sykes
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Fish Clan : Sylvia Plain
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Big Bear Clan: Lynden Legault
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Little Bear Clan: VACANT
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Eagle Clan: Jessica Keeshig Martin
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Hoof Clan: Kirk Beaver
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Marten Clan: Jennifer Hammond / Tiffany Henry
If you have questions, ideas, or a desire to get involved, contact the NSA at 416-978-1042 nsa.exec@utoronto.ca or drop by First Nations House. Or check out the Native Students Association Facebook page for pictures and event listings