Building connections with peers, mentors, and the wider Indigenous community is essential for student success and well-being. CISCE helps you find belonging, leadership opportunities, and meaningful engagement on campus and beyond.
How We Can Support You
- Mentorship Program: Pair up with student mentors who can guide you academically, professionally, and personally
- Chat with our Team to connect you with specific supports
Financial Supports
- CU Awards for Indigenous Students
- Indspire Busary
- Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
- KPMG Indigenous Student Programs
- CU Budget Calculator
Employment Opportunities
- Check for job postings here.
- For additional employment support, please visit Kagita Mikam.
Off-Campus Supports
- Minwaashin Lodge: Support for Indigenous women and families, including counselling, advocacy, and crisis support
- Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health: Health services including medical care, mental health support, and wellness programming for Indigenous peoples
- Oshki Kizis Women’s Shelter: Provides safe shelter and culturally grounded support for Indigenous women in crisis
- Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program – Congress of Aboriginal Peoples: Offers training, employment programs, and career counselling for Indigenous students and job seekers
- Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition: Supports Indigenous youth, students, and families through community events, cultural programs, and advocacy
- Odawa Native Friendship Centre: Cultural programming, mentorship, and community services for Indigenous youth and students
- Inuuqatigiit: Fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families
- Tungasuvvingat Inuit: An Inuit-specific urban services provider that offers community supports for Inuit of all ages
Click here to learn more about other Ottawa Indigenous services.