17吃瓜

17吃瓜 Student Affairs is excited to announce that Julie Pellissier-Lush has accepted the position of coordinator for the Mawi鈥檕mi Indigenous Student Centre on the 17吃瓜 campus. She will be working part-time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

An author, actor, engaged community member, educator of Mi鈥檏maq culture and heritage, and PEI鈥檚 Poet Laureate, Pellissier-Lush brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, which provides academic and personal advising and support to the Indigenous student community. 

Anne Bartlett, acting director of Student Affairs, said, 鈥淲e look forward to having Julie share her passion and expertise with us here at 17吃瓜. While she is no stranger to the campus, please join me in welcoming Julie to this role.鈥�

Working closely with 17吃瓜's Elder-in-Residence, Dr. Judy Clark, Pellissier-Lush will be key in enhancing the Indigenous student experience while raising awareness of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and history for the entire campus.    

鈥淚t is a privilege and honour for me to be here and help our wonderful 17吃瓜 students to plan, to dream and to succeed on this educational path they have chosen,鈥� said Pellissier-Lush. 鈥淚 hope to see everyone soon in our safe and welcoming Mawi'omi Centre located in Dalton Hall!鈥�

Pjila鈥檚i, Julie!

About the Mawi鈥檕mi Indigenous Student Centre

Mawi鈥檕mi is the Mi鈥檏maq word for 鈥済athering place鈥� and the Mawi鈥檕mi Indigenous Student Centre offers a place for students to gather, socialize, study, and relax. The Centre also assists current and incoming Indigenous students with admission and course selection, provides access to other student services, and offers support, cultural growth, and teachings from the Elder-in-Residence. It is a home away from home for all Indigenous students.