Queen's Native Student Association

The QNSA is an AMS ratified university association comprised of a diverse group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students that share an interest in traditional Indigenous cultures and issues. Undergraduates, graduates and professional students are all represented in the QNSA. The QNSA functions as a forum for students to discuss contemporary and historic issues pertaining to Aboriginal Peoples. We work in collaboration with Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre (FDASC) and Queen’s Aboriginal Council to identify the needs of Aboriginal students on campus.QNSA plans and produces Aboriginal Awareness Week each year on campus. The week-long event has a different theme each year. Guest speakers and performers bring the Queen’s and Kingston communities together to learn about and critically engage with issues. The QNSA seeks to promote increased cultural understanding on campus. Members attend events produced by other clubs on campus to promote solidarity and cooperation towards achieving campus-wide mutual respect.