In order to be considered for this award, proof of Indigenous identity is required, in accordance with
Carleton’s Policy for Admissions and Awards Limited to Indigenous (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) Candidates
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Applicants are required to identify as one or more of the following: First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
Candidates will be required to submit information and documentation as outlined in either Category 1 or Category 2, as applicable:
Category 1: Indian Status, Inuit Beneficiary, or Metis Citizenship Documentation
• Proof of an Indian Status Card issued by Indigenous Services Canada that is current and not expired;
• Proof of Métis Nation Citizenship from any one of the following Métis governments:
– Métis Nation of Ontario
– Métis Nation Saskatchewan
– Métis Nation of Alberta/Otipemsiwak Métis Government
– Métis Nation British Columbia
– Manitoba Métis Federation
• Proof of a Membership/Citizenship Card from one of the Alberta Métis Settlements or the Northwest Territory Métis Nation;
• Proof of a Nunavut Trust Certificate card or Inuit Enrollment card associated with one of the Land Claim Agreements in the claim regions of Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, and Inuvialuit;
• Citizenship identification as issued by a community that has a contemporary/modern Treaty and/or self-government agreement;
• Proof an ancestor’s name was entered in the Indian Register according to the Indian Act or on a band list;
• Proof an ancestor was assigned an Inuit disk number;
• Written confirmation of Aboriginal Identity from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami or Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated;
• Written confirmation of membership by a band that has enacted its own band membership code(s)
If a student cannot submit the documentation in Category 1, they must provide all documentation required in Category 2.
Category 2: Self-Declaration of Indigenous Identity and Mandatory Additional Documentation
1. A declaration of Indigenous ancestry with specific information about their First Nation, Inuit, and Métis background, treaty/comprehensive claim area, community, or organizational affiliation and an explanation for why they do not possess the documentation itemized under category 1.
2. A description of their experiences demonstrating their commitment to and responsibility toward their community as well as motivation for applying to Indigenous-specific program seats or awards, grants, bursaries, and scholarships reserved for Indigenous candidates.
3. A letter of recommendation from a community or community member, Elder, knowledge keeper, or other organizational affiliations with whom the candidate has worked with. It is important to note that this is not a character reference, it is a letter that attests to the candidate’s personal, familial, and community Indigenous identity and belonging. Letters written by immediate family members will not be accepted.