Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
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History In 1994, Queen's was awarded a grant by the Ontario government under the Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy. This donation went towards the creation of the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre (FDISC), which opened in 1996. In 2000 the center was moved to its current location at 146 Barrie Street and was renovated in 2018 to include 144 Barrie Street, doubling its size.
Fun Facts The centre often holds events for students and community members centred around Indigenous teachings and traditions such as sacred fire, drumming, language classes and more.
Academics and Student Life Since its creation FDISC has acted as a home away from home for Indigenous students; offering support services, feasts, social, and cultural activities. As the primarily recognizably indigenous space on-campus many campus partners, staff, and faculty rely on the FDISC to provide them services such as research assistance, teaching support, classroom presentations, outreach to community and committee work and participation. The centre has an extensive Indigenous Resource Library.
