{"id":3667,"date":"2025-10-24T14:13:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/?p=3667"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:38:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:38:58","slug":"community-supports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/2025\/community-supports\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Supports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>How We Can Support You<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/indigenous-peer-mentorship-program\/\">Mentorship Program:<\/a> Pair up with student mentors who can guide you academically, professionally, and personally<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/our-circle\/\">Chat with our Team<\/a> to connect you with specific supports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Financial Supports<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/awards\/awards\/awards-for-indigenous-students\/\">CU Awards for Indigenous Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/indspire.ca\/programs\/students\/bursaries-scholarships\/\">Indspire Busary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sac-isc.gc.ca\/eng\/1351185180120\/1351685455328?sb=bn&amp;so=desc&amp;srcdc=10&amp;srcos=491\">Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kpmg.com\/ca\/en\/home\/careers\/students\/student-programs\/indigenous-student-programs.html#:~:text=self%20to%20work-,KPMG%20Indigenous%20Student%20Award,or%20college%20education%20across%20Canada.\">KPMG Indigenous Student Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/awards\/budgeting\/budget-calculator\/\">CU Budget Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Employment Opportunities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check for job postings <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/job-opportunities\/\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For additional employment support, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/kagitamikam.com\/\">Kagita Mikam.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Off-Campus Supports<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minlodge.com\/\">Minwaashin Lodge:<\/a> Support for Indigenous women and families, including counselling, advocacy, and crisis support<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wabano.com\/\">Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health:<\/a> Health services including medical care, mental health support, and wellness programming for Indigenous peoples<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sascottawa.com\/program\/oshki-kizis-womens-shelter\/\">Oshki Kizis Women\u2019s Shelter:<\/a> Provides safe shelter and culturally grounded support for Indigenous women in crisis<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abo-peoples.org\/program\/indigenous-skills-and-employment-training-iset\/\">Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program &#8211; Congress of Aboriginal Peoples<\/a>: Offers training, employment programs, and career counselling for Indigenous students and job seekers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca\/\">Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition<\/a>: Supports Indigenous youth, students, and families through community events, cultural programs, and advocacy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/odawa.ca\/\">Odawa Native Friendship Centre<\/a>: Cultural programming, mentorship, and community services for Indigenous youth and students<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inuuqatigiit.ca\/\">Inuuqatigiit:<\/a> Fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tiontario.ca\/\">Tungasuvvingat Inuit:<\/a> An Inuit-specific urban services provider that offers community supports for Inuit of all ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/students\/ottawa-indigenous-services\/\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about other Ottawa Indigenous services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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