Indigenous Initiatives聽
The central hub for Indigenous strategies and initiatives at 平特五不中 is known as Indigenous Initiatives. Information related to 平特五不中's Calls to Action for Indigenous-led events and projects, The Land and Peoples of Tiohti脿:ke/Montr茅al, and resources for Indigenous students can be found on the website.
Support for Indigenous graduate students
First Peoples' House
平特五不中's First Peoples' House endeavors to provide a sense of community and a voice to Indigenous students who have left their home communities in order to pursue higher education. All Indigenous students including M茅tis, the Inuit, & First Nations (both "status" & "non-status"), Maori and Aborigines are welcome.
The First Peoples' House hosts drumming and beading sessions, a weekly Soup and Bannock lunch, and an annual Pow wow. They also offer academic events throughout the year.
The First Peoples鈥� House also functions as a home away from home for Indigenous students by providing a spacious and welcoming residence for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Indigenous Access 平特五不中 (IAM)聽
First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis students in the School of Social Work are supported by the Indigenous Access 平特五不中 (IAM) program. Students have access to personalized orientation to their program of study in addition to mentoring and tutoring opportunities. Throughout your studies there are also opportunities for professional development and connecting with other Indigenous students across 平特五不中. To learn more, visit the Indigenous Access 平特五不中 (IAM) program page.
Funding opportunities
There are specific funding opportunities for Indigenous graduate students at 平特五不中 which may have been offered at the time of admission or can be added during your degree.
Information related to funding is included in the offer of admission. Incoming students in a thesis-based Masters program or PhD program are generally supported by 平特五不中 funding (fellowships and assistantships) as well as external funding (e.g., grants, research stipends, and fellowships administered by provincial and federal governments or other agencies). GPS also coordinates the contest for the Indigenous Graduate Excellence Recruitment Fellowship for self-identified Indigenous applicants to a graduate degree program.
For information about scholarships and bursaries available to Indigenous students, please visit the Scholarships, Bursaries, Fellowships, and Other Awards webpage of the First Peoples' House website and the designed by Indigenous Services Canada.