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ᐊᓂᑌᐦ ᐃᑌᐦᒉ ᑳ ᒌᔑᐦᑖᐧᑖᐤ ᑳ ᐃᔥᐹᔨᒡ ᒋᔅᑯᑕᒧᐧᐋᑲᓂᒡ ᐊᑐᔅᒉᐧᐃᓐᐦ

Post-Secondary

Student Services

We support Cree Nation students who choose to advance their education at Cégep, college, university or through professional training.

Guidance Counselling

Considering Post-Secondary Studies?

Navigating the world of education beyond secondary school can be confusing. What type of education do I need? What schools should I consider? What prerequisites do I need? How will I afford university? Where will I live? The questions can be overwhelming. 

Our PSSS Team is ready to help!

  • Guide you in making informed decisions about courses, programs, and career options
  • Counsel you confidentially either individually or in groups
  • Help you navigate the many educational institutions and available services 
  • Assist you to learn about your new school 
  • Offer professionally accredited workshops and give ability, achievement and interest tests to help you determine a course of study or career
Contact a Guidance Counsellor
Minnie Matoush, B.A., M.Ed.
Algonquin College, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and St. Paul University.
Louise Ostiguy, M.A. G.C.
Province of Quebec, other provinces (except Ontario) and International institutions.
(vacant)
Ontario institutions (except for Algonquin College, University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and St. Paul University).
Student Support

Need ongoing support?

Once you are a student, we support you in personal, social, cultural, medical and family issues.

Guide and direct you to the appropriate resources relating to transitioning to student life

Offer workshops

  • Budgeting
  • Time Management
  • Stress Management
  • Studying Skills
  • Balancing school with family obligations or personal life

Hold Information / Orientation Sessions about other services and procedures available to you

Provide information about your school

  • Transportation (Bus, Metro)
  • Community Services
  • Housing
  • Health Services 
  • Daycares & Schools 
  • On-campus resources for students

Coordinate student activities and coach established Cree student associations and/or committees

Our Student Affairs Technician is Darryl Diamond ().

Financial Assistance

What about the cost?

We offer financial assistance to eligible Cree beneficiaries. 

Full-time

To qualify for full-time financial aid, you must be registered as a full-time student and recognized as such by the school.

If so, you are eligible for: 

  • Living Allowance
  • Travel Assistance 
  • Tuition and Textbooks aid
Part-time

A student registered on a part-time basis in a recognized post-secondary institution may also be entitled to financial assistance for:

  • Tuition
  • Required textbooks
  • Registration fees
Correspondence

A student having successfully completed a correspondence course may be entitled to reimbursement for tuition and registration fees provided that the request for reimbursement is accompanied by official transcripts and receipts.

Financial/Educational Assistance Application
New & returning students

Apply Online

Read more

Continuing students

PSSS Student Portal

Contact Us

Main Office

Montreal
1440 Ste-Catherine St. West, Suite 400
Montreal QC H3G 1R8
Canada (Google Maps)
Tel : 514-846-1155
Fax : 514-846-1266
Toll Free : 1-800-463-7402
Receptionist:  
Executive Secretary:  
Travel information:  
Financial information:  

Office Hours : Mon - Fri , 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

PSSS Staff

Satellite office

Gatineau
200 Montcalm St., Suite R9
Gatineau QC J8Y 3B5
Canada (Google Maps)
Tel : 819-776-1685
Fax : 819-776-6108
Toll Free : 1-800-567-9667
Receptionist: 

Office Hours : Mon - Fri , 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Student parking is available behind the building (accessible by Cremazie Street - side street off Montcalm). In order to avoid paying parking fees, you must get your parking ticket stamped by the PSSS Gatineau Office receptionist.

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PSSS Student Portal

For information and support during your studies

Access Portal

Our Mission

To encourage Cree JBNQA beneficiaries to advance their education for personal accomplishment, financial autonomy and the well-being of the Cree Nation and society at large.

Our Vision

That all eligible Cree JBNQA  beneficiaries acquire professional and/or academic qualifications.

Our Role

To support students to be successful in achieving post-secondary education or professional qualifications so they may contribute to the Cree Nation, Quebec, and Canada.