Education Resources:
Policies and Initiatives
First Nations and Métis Education
Here is the link to the Government of Saskatchewan's page on Métis and Indigenous education. The Government of Saskatchewan is collaborating with First Nations and Métis communities and organizations to enhance educational outcomes for First Nations and Métis students.
Following Their Voices Initiative
Following Their Voices is an initiative designed to raise the educational achievement and participation of Saskatchewan's First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Following Their Voices focuses on enhancing relationships between students and teachers, creating structures and supports for teachers and school administrators to co-construct teaching and learning interactions with students and creating safe, well-managed learning environments.
First Nations University
With four campuses across Saskatchewan, we provide a learning environment that integrates Indigenous perspectives, culture, and history while preparing students for success. As a federated college of the University of Regina, FNUniv offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, humanities, social sciences, and sciences—many incorporating Indigenous worldviews, traditions, and languages.
UBC Indigenous Programs
UBC is a comprehensive research university with a wide range of academic programs.
Below are academic programs, concentrations, and learning opportunities specifically addressing Indigenous subject matter.
University of Winipeg Indigenous Programs
The University of Winnipeg actively encourages faculty to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and content in their coursework. Study in the area of Indigenous peoples is integrated into several degree programs, including Anthropology, Education, English, History, Political Science, Religion and Culture, and Sociology, and the University offers language courses in Ininew (Cree) and Anishnabemowin (Ojibwe).
U of C PEISSA Program
he PEISSA program is designed to support Indigenous students across Canada in gaining the pre-requisite courses needed for admission into a program at the University of Calgary. Students eligible to access this program will be permitted to take up to four upgrading courses over one year. This funding is graciously provided through the UCalgary Students Union Quality Money Grant.
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SUNTEP - Gabriel Dumont Institute
For over forty years SUNTEP has offered a pre-service teacher training program. SUNTEP is a four-year Bachelor of Education degree delivered by the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan.
Indigenous Social Work Program
The Indigenous Social Work program is a leading program at FNUniv, and we continue to see the highest number of graduates twice per year during graduation. As a student of FNUniv’s Indigenous Social Work program, you’ll develop skills and gain knowledge founded upon Indigenous cultures, values, and philosophies to work effectively in all settings. The focus is to enhance the strengths of Indigenous individuals, families, groups, and communities, supporting self-determination.
Gabriel Dumont Scholarships and Bursaries
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has been administering scholarships for Saskatchewan’s Métis since the early 1980s through the Gabriel Dumont Scholarship Foundation.
Scholarships are awarded to Métis students who are Saskatchewan residents and are registered as full-time students at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Institutions
Programs
Scholarships
Mentorship Programs:
Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
IYMP is a communal, relationship-based, after-school healthy living program. High school youth take on a mentor role to guide elementary school youth in good practices for healthy living. IYMP is rooted in the teachings of the 4 R’s and the Circle of Courage, education models developed by Indigenous scholars to guide culturally relevant programming. High school mentors lead fun activities and offer health snacks for elementary school mentors, all while practicing sound principles in holistic health.
Free Tutoring & Mentoring for Indigenous Students
ITMP was founded in 2021 to address discrepancies in educational resources for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Our goal is to help Indigenous students reach educational and personal goals, and create a safe and welcoming environment for them to express and be themselves. By providing free, virtual tutoring and mentoring to Indigenous students both on and off reserve, we hope to close the gap in education and help increase Indigenous representation across the workforce.
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