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The Indigenous Initiatives Unit is part of the Office of the Provost. The unit was created in response to the 52 Calls to Action from the Provost's Task Force聽2017 Final Report on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education. Indigenous Initiatives supports and coordinates initiatives from different faculties and units across 91丝瓜视频, as well as launching its own flagship projects. Learn more about the unit聽here.听

The Indigenous Initiatives Unit is an administrative unit that is part of the Office of the Provost. The聽First Peoples'聽House is a student support center within聽Student Services. Learn more about Indigenous Initiatives聽here, and learn more about the First Peoples' House聽here.听

Learn more about Truth and Reconciliation聽at 91丝瓜视频,聽here.听

Learn about the Calls to Action 91丝瓜视频 is taking towards Truth and Reconciliation,聽here.听

• What should I do to prepare for the application process?

  • Visit the Applying to Undergraduate Studies page to review the application process, requirements, and deadlines for applying to undergraduate programs at 91丝瓜视频. The application process will depend on your educational background (whether you're coming from CEGEP, high school, etc.).听
  • You will need to choose two programs to list on your application. You can view a list of all undergraduate program at 91丝瓜视频 here.听
  • 91丝瓜视频 has an . Make sure that you have all the information and documents you need, a valid email address, and a valid credit card to pay the application fee.听
  • 91丝瓜视频 normally holds Open Houses for prospective students to visit the campus and learn about the programs offered. However, while the campus is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Welcome Centre at 91丝瓜视频 is offering live sessions with 91丝瓜视频 Tour Guides and Ambassadors.听 You can learn more and register for a live session here.听
  • The School of Continuing Studies, professional programs like Medicine and Law, and Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies have different application processes. Visit our 91丝瓜视频 info page to learn more.听

• What documents will I need for my application?

  • Visit the 91丝瓜视频 Requirements page to learn about the documents you will need for undergraduate admissions.

• What should I do after I submit my application?

  • After you submit your application, you can begin planning for what you'll do if you're admitted! This is a good time to look at residence and housing options, scholarships and financial aid, and the student services available at 91丝瓜视频. The applications website also has a section聽on Next Steps after applying.

• Is there an alternate application process for Indigenous students?

  • There is an optional Indigenous Applicants Protocol for Indigenous students applying to 91丝瓜视频 for undergraduate programs. The Faculty of Law and Faculty of Medicine also offer optional, alternative application processes for Indigenous students. Learn more on our 91丝瓜视频 page. The First Peoples' House provides information on self-identification.

• Does 91丝瓜视频 provide funding to Indigenous students?

  • Yes, 91丝瓜视频 has partnered with Indspire to provide a bursary for Indigenous students ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 based on demonstrated financial need. Learn more about the Indigenous Bursary聽here. Students can also check if they are eligible for the聽In-Course Financial Aid Program.

• What scholarships are available to Indigenous students?聽How can I find scholarships?

  • In addition to the general scholarships available at 91丝瓜视频, there are many scholarships specifically聽for Indigenous students! You can find information on scholarships on our Financial Aid page, through the First Peoples' House, and on the Scholarships and Student Aid website.听Cultural and Indigenous Research in Counselling Psychology (CIRC) at 91丝瓜视频 has also compiled a list of scholarships and awards for Indigenous students, which you can view here.听
  • The Government of Canada also has an Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool which allows students to search for scholarships and bursaries. Access the tool .听

• Does 91丝瓜视频 have programs about Indigenous cultures and peoples?

  • 91丝瓜视频 has a number of Indigenous-focused programs, particularly through the School of Continuing Studies and the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education聽(OFNIE).听Some programs聽are offered in-community; others, like the Indigenous Studies minor in the Faculty of Arts, are offered on-campus. Learn more on our Programs page.听

• Does 91丝瓜视频 offer in-community programs?

  • There are in-community programs available for Indigenous students. For example, OFNIE offers community-based teacher certification and community development programs for First Nations and Inuit teachers and aspiring teachers, in partnership with educational authorities such as the Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, the Cree School Board, the Kahnaw脿:ke Education Centre, and the Listuguj Education Directorate. Learn more on our Programs page.听

• Does 91丝瓜视频 have聽programs aimed at people who want to work in Indigenous communities?

  • 91丝瓜视频 offers programs for students who plan to work in Indigenous communities after graduation, such as teacher聽certification聽and Indigenous business administration. Many of these programs are offered through OFNIE and the School of Continuing Studies. Learn more on our Programs page.听

• Does 91丝瓜视频 offer courses with Indigenous content?

  • In addition to Indigenous-focused programs, there are courses in many faculties and departments at 91丝瓜视频 which feature Indigenous content, and which are open to students in a variety of degree programs. Visit our Indigenous Curricula page to learn more, and to view a list of courses by subject area.听

• Does 91丝瓜视频 offer courses in聽Indigenous languages?

  • Most of the teaching at 91丝瓜视频 is done in English, although many activities are also conducted in French. 91丝瓜视频 offers courses in Indigenous聽languages (Mohawk, Algonquin, Cree, Inuktituk, Mi'gmaq, Naskapi) for specific programs through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education. As well,聽the delivery of the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Education program in the community of Listuguj (Gasp茅 Peninsula) is done by Mi'gmaq language teachers with Mi'gmaq knowledge and pedagogy.

• What is the First Peoples' House?

  • The First Peoples' House (FPH) is a hub for the Indigenous community at 91丝瓜视频. It represents a "home away from home" that brings together Indigenous students from different backgrounds and provides them with a space to express their spiritual and cultural traditions. The First Peoples' House provides services and student support including residence rooms, study space, visiting Elders, and events and cultural programming. Learn more on the FPH website.听

• Where can I go for academic advising?

  • Visit Academic Advising for help with course selection, declaring a major/minor, planning your degree, and more.听

• Where can I access resources for mental and physical health?

  • Students can access health services through the Student Wellness Hub at 91丝瓜视频. As well, there is programming to support Indigenous students,聽such as mental health and wellness workshops held by the Indigenous Student Associate, and Elder visits at the First Peoples' House.听

• Where can I go for questions about jobs and careers?

  • Visit the Career Planning Services (CaPS) website for information about job opportunities and career planning. If you are a current 91丝瓜视频 student, you can also view job postings by signing into MyFuture.听

• Where can I go to learn about exchange programs?

  • Visit 91丝瓜视频 Abroad to learn more about exchange programs through 91丝瓜视频.

• Does 91丝瓜视频 have a specific graduation ceremony for Indigenous students?

  • The First Peoples' House holds a Convocation reception for graduating Indigenous students. Learn more about the reception here, and read a 91丝瓜视频 Reporter article about the reception .听

Visit the Students聽tab, where you'll find information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, and more.听

Visit the Students page for information about student support. Visit Resources, specifically those for Indigenous 91丝瓜视频ians. Visit Faculty & Staff聽for information for professors. Visit Partnerships, specifically How to Partner聽for information for communities interested in partnering with 91丝瓜视频.

You can also visit the聽History page in the Resources section of the website. Visit our Land and Peoples menu. There are also documentaries, podcasts, and other resources available on the Learn About Land and Peoples of Tiohti脿:ke/ Montreal page.听

The Calls to Action page provides updates on how 91丝瓜视频 is implementing the Calls to Action in order to improve its role in Indigenous education and its relationship with Indigenous communities. You can also read聽the Provost's Task Force 2017 Final Report on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education here.听

Go to the Programs page under the Students menu item, or visit the Indigenous Studies Program website for information about the program.听

The Faculty and Research page has information on research centres at 91丝瓜视频 with an Indigenous focus, as well as resources for researchers聽who want to work with Indigenous communities. You can also visit the Faculty and Staff profiles page to view a list of Indigenous faculty members at 91丝瓜视频.

The Resources Hub on this website includes information on general educational resources, the history of 91丝瓜视频 and Canada, and allyship toolkits. Visit Land and Peoples聽for learning resources.You can also visit our Curricula page to find courses with Indigenous-focused content offered at 91丝瓜视频.听

The Indigenous Initiatives unit will stay updated on events related to Indigenous initiatives at 91丝瓜视频. Visit our News and Events page to learn about upcoming events and projects.听