Self-Identify as an Indigenous Student
Voluntary self-identification gives you the option to declare that you have an Indigenous background, heritage or ancestry – First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit or Métis.
Your indigenous self-identification on your OUAC application is non-transferable; therefore, you are encouraged to self-identify at Laurier on LORIS. When you self-identify, you have the option to control which departments receive notice of your self-identification. Departments that can request to receive notice are the Financial Aid Office, the Indigenous Student Centre, Indigenous Student Groups and Student Services.
Benefits
Self-identification connects you with Laurier’s Indigenous community. You will be contacted about upcoming cultural programming including craft workshops, speaker series, socials and moon ceremonies. Self-identification keeps you in the loop on Indigenous student experiences and financial aid opportunities.
How to Self-Identify
- Log into LORIS
- Select ‘Personal Information’ from the top tab options
- Select ‘Voluntary Indigenous Status Declaration’
- Select either ‘Yes,’ ‘No,’ or ‘I prefer not to answer at this time’
- If you selected ‘Yes,’ you will be brought to the ‘Authorization of Disclosure to Other Parties at the Institution’ page
- Select the parties you wish to get notice of your Indigenous self-identification
- Click ‘Submit’