Deveau Peer Mentorship Program

Supported for success

The Deveau Peer Mentorship Program is a mentorship program with the intent of providing mentorship support for the Jeannine Deveau Scholars, to provide them with the tools and skills that would help them succeed at StFX. The program is an opportunity for students to connect, network and engage with their peers, to get plugged into a community, receive supports, and learn about various resources that are tailored to them around campus.

Program structure

The program consists of 4-6 sessions per semester, hosted bi-weekly on Thursdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm during the academic year. Each session had a topic of focus, culturally relevant food catering, activities and connection among scholars.

Student testimonials

Going to the Deveau meetings encouraged me to go out of my comfort zone and meet new people and allowed me to make a lot of new friends in the process!
– African Nova Scotian student

The Deveau Peer Mentor Program was awesome, it felt good to have that kind of community and being around people who just understand and be supportive, I know I always looked forward to the Thursday Night sessions.
– Mi'kmaw student

The Deveau mentorship program was a great way for me to branch out and meet new people. It is a safe space to be yourself and learn about valuable teachings for not only university/exams but our culture as well with the diverse food, music and lessons. It is an incredible opportunity, and I am thankful I get to be a part of something so great!
– African Nova Scotian student

It creates a positive atmosphere where I was able to connect with other students who face similar problems as me.  It felt empowering knowing I wasn’t alone experiencing different personal challenges that impacted my academics.
– Mi'kmaw student