Indigenous Student Spaces
Murdena Marshall Student Lounge
- One of the key and most visible spaces within Unama’ki College is the Murdena Marshall Student Lounge. The Lounge is a welcoming, positive space for everyone at CBU. It is a multi-use space with study pods, computers, printers, communal tables, sofa, comfortable chairs, and a fully equipped kitchenette stocked with food and snacks provided through sponsorship by Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey. The Lounge provides a safe cultural space, which is properly ventilated for smudging ceremonies and used for traditional knowledge sharing workshops. There is always a friendly face in the space with the Unama’ki College staff close by. Whether you need a space to study, write a paper or relax, the Murdena Marshall Student Lounge is the place for you
Kji-keptin Alexander Denny L’nui’sultimkeweyo’kuom
- Kji-keptin Alexander Denny L’nui’sultimkeweyo’kuom (KADL), the Mi’kmaw Language Lab located at Unama’ki College is the centre of Mi’kmaw language education at CBU. It is named after Kji-keptin Alexander Denny from Eskasoni First Nation, a man with great vision and determination who believed that the Mi’kmaw language was key to his nation’s prosperity. Mi’kmaw language courses offered in the KADL can be found in the academic calendar.
Mawio’mi Room
- The Mawio’mi Room provides a safe space for students to freely express their emotions and thoughts without judgement. This welcoming environment at Unama’ki College allows students to form personal relationships with peers, staff, faculty and the Knowledge Keeper and Kisiku on Campus. Emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual balance is key to student wellness and success. The Mawio’mi Room is a place for students to maintain and achieve balance especially when presented with personal and academic responsibilities, challenges and opportunities.
Sister Dorothy Moore L’nu Resource Centre
- The Sister Dorothy Moore L’nu Resource Centre (LRC), which is located within the Beaton Institute, is a beautiful, comforting space that houses a diverse collection of papers, books and other materials related to Mi’kmaw history. The Grand Chief Room in the MRC may be used to give presentations or present videos related to Mi’kmaw culture. It is also a lovely, quiet place for contemplation, sharing circles, reading and study. The MRC welcomes students, educators, researchers, and anyone with an interest in Mi’kma’ki and Mi’kmaw culture
Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Space
- Located in the CBU Library, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Space increases awareness, education and promotes healing about Indian Residential Schools in Canada and their impact on Indigenous families. Students are encouraged to use the space for self-reflection, meditation and for quiet time.
Student Flex/Study Spaces