Skennen'kó:wa Gamig will serve in a number of functions including providing a safe cultural space on campus for formal and informal use by Indigenous students, staff and faculty. In addition to casual congregating, student groups will use the facility for a range of activities including Elder events, workshops and meetings. CASS will use the space to support cultural programs including Elder events, workshops, and teachings. Faculty members will use the space for Indigenous related teaching, speaker series, and Indigenous graduation receptions. Hours of Operation Normal operating hours for Skennen'kó:wa Gamig will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. *Events may take place outside these hours with CASS approval on an ad hoc basis. User Groups The following groups will be granted access to the facility. Other groups may be added from time to time as deemed appropriate by CASS. Each group will identify approved users from within its group and forward the names and student numbers (where applicable) of those users to CASS for entry into the electronic building access system: 1) Centre for Aboriginal Student Services 2) Aboriginal Students Association at York 3) Osgoode Indigenous Students Association 4) Indigenous Students Association at Glendon 5) Indigenous Council of York University 6) Indigenous staff 7) Indigenous faculty members Please allow 48 hours after you have registered to try your card. If your YU card does not allow you to gain access, please e-mail: nancyj9@yorku.ca