New Indigenous student space at SFU Burnaby creates community

It's not always easy to stand out at a school as big as Simon Fraser University, especially for Indigenous students who can struggle to see themselves represented in its halls. But students say they are one step closer to feeling safe and visible on campus with the opening of the expanded Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) space in the 3000 level of the Academic Quadrangle at Burnaby campus. -Having this space helped me connect with other Indigenous peers and reform the connections that I felt were missing in my life here,- said student Devin McCrae at the grand opening of the space Friday, Jan. 27. -I personally felt disconnected for most of my university experience here. I think it's very important for Indigenous students to be visible in the school. Now that we have this space that's not tucked away at the bottom floor of the AQ, I can see students going by to their classes and there's a lot of foot traffic.
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