Indigenous Resources
Below are resources and information for those who are Indigenous.
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KUU-US Crisis Line
KUU-US Crisis Line provides multiple outreach programs for Aboriginal youth, adults, and the elderly throughout B.C. The KUU-US Crisis Line provides 24-hour phone service, risk assessments, safety monitoring among other services. Due to COVID-19, Offices are closed to...
Indspire bursaries, scholarships, and awards for Indigenous students
Indspire offers various scholarships and bursaries for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students enrolled in post-secondary education. Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $115 million in financial support. Application deadlines: February 1, August 1, and November 1...
BCAAFC funding for Indigenous students
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres has multiple funding opportunities available for Indigenous students. The Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) provides funding First Nations students who are BC residents and are ineligible for funding...
Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
Access over 600 bursaries for Indigenous students in one place with the Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool. The list can be filtered by location, field of study, and Aboriginal group. Application deadline: Varies by bursary...
Jordan’s Principle
Jordan’s Principle funds health, social, and education services to First Nations children. Jordan's Principle is open to individuals across Canada. In B.C. all children 0-18 years old with an identified need for health or social services are eligible. This fund...
UVic Emergency Bursaries for Indigenous Students
The University of Victoria's Office of Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement has partnered with The Mastercard Foundation to provide Indigenous students with emergency funds for the following unexpected situations: medical, optical, dental, technology,...
UVic Indigenous bursaries, scholarships, awards
Indigenous students at the University of Victoria can learn about bursaries, scholarships, and awards that are specific to Indigenous students by contacting the LE,NOṈET, Mentorship and Financial Aid Coordinator, or the Indigenous Students Support Coordinator who...
UVic Virtual Elders-In-Residence
The University of Victoria has a program called Elders-in-Residence where Elders from the local communities come to campus to guide students, staff, faculty and administration in Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Because of COVID-19, this program has become...
UVic Counselling Support for Indigenous Students
The University of Victoria has 2 Indigenous counsellors to support Indigenous students. To book an in person or phone appointment, contact the counsellors, Roger John or Marcey Louie, at their personal emails or contact the Student Wellness Centre. Contact Roger John:...