In addition to the services that exist on campus to support all students in their academic and career success, there are specific services that support Indigenous students in reaching their goals. This page provides an overview of the many campus and community resources for Indigenous students.
Career Services provides career planning and employment resources and one-to-one personal support for students. Deciding on a major? Unsure about what occupations best suit your interests and values? Looking for a job? Searching for support with your resumé or interview preparation? We can help!
Check out the resources on our website, meet with us during our drop-in hours, or connect with us to book an appointment: 204-474-9456, cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca.
The employment, education and training, scholarship, entrepreneurship and other career resources below are those with an Indigenous focus. Please note that these lists are not exhaustive.
Employment – Job Banks, Resources, Listings of Equity and Special Programs
- Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) - located in Winnipeg
- Amik - Employment Listings
- Indigenous Link - Job Board
- NationTalk - Jobs
- First Nations Jobs Online
- Indigenous Careers - Indigenous Works (formerly, the Aboriginal Human Resource Council)
- Talent Egg Aboriginal Career Guide - geared to Canadian Post-Secondary Students
- Government of Canada jobs for Indigenous People (includes Student opportunities) - Public Service Commission
Also visit Career Services' Online Job Posting Boards page
Indigenous Entrepreneurship:
- Government of Manitoba - Business Portals - Entrepreneurs - includes links for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
- Creative Manitoba - Indigenous Programs - includes Art of Managing Your Career Indigenous Perspectives
- Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce (Manitoba)
- Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business - offers supports, tools and awards, including the Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award
- Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada - Indigenous Business Development
Education, Training & Academic Support:
At the University of Manitoba:
-University of Manitoba admissions information and programs - for Indigenous students
-Programs with an Indigenous focus include:
- Native Studies & Aboriginal Governance
- Programs & Supports:
- University of Manitoba Access Program (UMAP) - support program for students pursuing any degree or diploma
- Engineering Access Program (ENGAP)
- Inner City Social Work
- Northern Social Work Program in Thompson, MB
- Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Indigenous Knowledges
- Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP)
- Aboriginal Nursing Cohort Initiative (ANCI)
- Health Careers Access Program (HCAP)
- Professional Health Program (PHP)
- Faculty of Law - Academic Support (select 'Support' tab)
- Indigenous Graduate Student Support - Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE)
- Qualico Bridge to Success Program - supports first year student success
- Blankstein Momentum Program - supports returning students (year 2 and above)
- Ongomiizwin– Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing
Specialized training programs outside of U of M:
- Manitoba Education - Indigenous Connections - listing of post-secondary programs in Manitoba
- Canadian Museum of History - RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices
- Environmental Careers Organization Canada BEAHR Training Programs - Environmental training for Aboriginal communities
Career Mentor Programs & Profiles
- University of Manitoba Career Mentor Program - Career Services
- Manitoba Aboriginal Health Careers - Stories of Professionals (videos)
- Rural Manitoba Health Mentorship Program - Office of Rural & Northern Health
- Indigenous Works - Success Stories
- Indspire - Student Success Stories
- Indspire - Rivers to Success: Career Transition Stream
- Aboriginal Skilled Workers Association - Profiles
- Success stories: Indigenous Labour Market Programs - Government of Canada
- Indigenous Professional Association of Canada (IPAC) Sharing Circle - networking and mentoring program
Bursaries, Scholarships & Financial Assistance:
- University of Manitoba Financial Aid & Awards - for Indigenous Students
- UM Faculty of Graduate Studies - Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students
- In the community: (Visit the following websites for listings and information)
- Manitoba Student Aid - What's Available to Me?
- Manitoba Métis Provincial Education
- Indspire Bursaries
- AboriginalStudents.ca - Resources, Education, Training, Scholarships, Bursaries
- Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool - Government of Canada
- RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program
- Engineers Canada – Indigenous Outreach
- Finance & Management Scholarships - AFOA Canada
Page updated: November 12, 2020
Additional U of M Supports & Groups:
- Indigenous Student Centre
- Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE)
- Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program
- Centre for Indigenous Achievement - Indigenous Connect
- University of Manitoba Indigenous Students Association (UMISA)
- Metis University Students' Association
