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Did you know that 80 to 90% of students who fully participate in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) are eligible for admission to a degree after their IESP year? Former IESP students have gone on to study in postgraduate programs, such as law school, teacher’s college, or master’s and PhD-level graduate programs.<\/p>\n

Testimonials<\/h2>\n
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\"Profile<\/div>

Damien Boucher<\/h3>

IESP Student, 2023<\/p>\t

Full Profile<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Gina Louttit-Bellefeuille<\/h3>

Former IESP Mentor and IESP Student<\/p>\t

Full Profile<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Jacob T. Maracle<\/h3>

Former IESP Student<\/p>\t

Full Profile<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Patrick O'Loan<\/h3>

IESP Student, 2025<\/p>\t

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Syvlia Pewatoalook<\/h3>

IESP Student, 2026<\/p>\t

Full Profile<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that 80 to 90% of students who fully participate in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP) are eligible for admission to a degree after their IESP year? Former IESP students have gone on to study in postgraduate programs, such as law school, teacher’s college, or master’s and PhD-level graduate programs. 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