Resource Library

Count: 132
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network https://corporate.aptn.ca/careers/scholarship-program
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Organization
Description:
APTN scholarship program for aboriginal people
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network https://corporate.aptn.ca/careers/internship-work-experience
  • Education and Employment >> Internships
Funding Organization
Description:
Paid internship for a student in Journalism or Television Broadcasting at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Aboriginal recruitment and training https://www.facebook.com/groups/Aboriginalrecruitmentandtraining
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
Facebook group with aborginal emplyment opportunities
Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/indigenous/asets.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Funding Federal
Description:
Will link your training needs to labour market demands
Provide you with training or skills upgrading to help find a job
Help with skills development, training, job finding, programs for youth, programs for indigenous people with disabilities and access to child care.
Aboriginal Student Job Postings- University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/1069.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information University / College
Description:
List of employment opportunities for aboriginal students at the University of Manitoba.
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program https://www.themfi.ca/programs/aboriginal-youth-entrepreneurship-program-ayep
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Training & Courses Indigenous Resource
Description:
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program (AYEP), a program for Grades 11 and 12 students, designed to introduce Indigenous students to the wide range of business opportunities available within the Canadian economy. The curriculum teaches students how entrepreneurs and other businesspeople recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures. Indigenous youth learn the perspective and skills required to achieve success in secondary school, the workplace, post-secondary education or training programs, and in daily life.
Access Credit Union - Post Secondary Scholarship https://www.accesscu.ca/en/about/community
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Financial Institution
Description:
Information on Access Union's scholarship for college and university students.
AgriDiversity Program https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/department/initiatives/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Federal
Description:
The program works to support projects aimed at helping Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture — including women, youth, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities — to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation, assist activities that promote the benefits of a career in agriculture and that enhance the public's perception of agriculture and its role in the economy, assist Canadian organizations working in the agriculture and agri-food sector, and help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
AgriDiversity Program https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/department/initiatives/sustainable-canadian-agricultural-partnership
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Federal
Description:
The program works to support projects aimed at helping Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture — including women, youth, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities — to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation, assist activities that promote the benefits of a career in agriculture and that enhance the public's perception of agriculture and its role in the economy, assist Canadian organizations working in the agriculture and agri-food sector, and help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Amik Inc.- Professional Indigenous Engagement Services https://www.amik.ca/jobs
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Database Organization
Description:
Database of aboriginal jobs
Benefits for Indigenous peoples https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/audience/indigenous.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
List of employment and training initiatives
Best Buy- School Tech Grants https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/school-tech-grants.aspx?cmp=vrd-schooltechgrants
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Corporate
Description:
The grants provided exist to equip Canadian students with the right technology to keep them inspired, motivated and empowered as they learn and grow.
Breakfast for Learning http://www.breakfastforlearning.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Corporate
Description:
Grants for breakfast and snack programs are available for schools.
This includes a grant for kitchen equipment to prepare the food.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)- Internships & Student Jobs https://www.bdc.ca/en/careers/work/students/pages/default.aspx
  • Education and Employment >> Internships
Funding Organization
Description:
Information about student summer employment and internships (business focused)
Canada Media Fund https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/media-fund.html
  • Art, Culture & Language >> Cultural Events and Programs
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Funding Federal
Description:
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) supports the creation of popular, innovative Canadian content and software applications. The CMF receives contributions from the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite and Internet Protocol television (IPTV) distributors.

The CMF is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the Canadian television and digital media industries through two streams of funding.
Canada Summer Jobs https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2023/11/canada-summer-jobs-2024-application-period-for-employers-begins-november-21-2023.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Service Federal
Description:
CSJ 2024 will aim to create 70,000 summer jobs for young Canadians, with an emphasis on creating jobs for youth facing barriers to employment. This is part of the over 140,000 opportunities that the Government of Canada aims to create for youth this year.
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Awards https://www.ccab.com/awards
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Organization
Description:
A list of different awards offered by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
CCAB- Webinars & Events https://www.ccab.com/events/
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Indigenous Resource
Description:
List of events that will be held and past events
Volunteer opportunities
Cenovus Energy - Indigenous Scholarship https://www.cenovus.com/Careers/Students-and-new-grads/Indigenous-Scholarship
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding Corporate
Description:
Scholarship for Indigenous students interested in a career in the oil and gas industry.
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development http://cahrd.org/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Non-Profit
Description:
Can search aboriginal employment opportunities for Winnipeg.
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources Development (CAHRD)- Central Employment Services http://cahrd.org/employment-services/central-employment-services/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Service Indigenous Resource
Description:
One on one career couselling, referrals to training and academic courses, workshops, and free services to ensure success
Charity Village https://charityvillage.com/app/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Database Non-Profit
Description:
Database of jobs based on selected criteria
CIBC Foundation https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/corporate-responsibility/community-and-sponsorship/funding-guidelines.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Youth >> Funding
Funding Corporate
Description:
We invest in:

Projects increasing access to education and employment outcomes for underserved communities, with a focus on reskilling and upskilling

Programming for children aged 13 and under that supports healthy active living, education and enrichment or help for children with disabilities

Financial education resources and learning opportunities

Under the financial education focus area, CIBC Foundation will consider funding projects that meet the below eligibility:

Canadian registered charities, not-for-profits or qualified donees
Organizations with sound financial practices, and a sustainable funding model
Organizations who track impact with a clear evaluation and measurement process and can specify the number of individuals helped through the project
Culturally informed programs or services that are filling evidence-based gaps in an identified community
Projects or programs that are aligned to the following criteria will be considered:

Educational resources and learning opportunities that aim to improve confidence in individuals' financial education leading to achieving financial wellbeing
Initiatives that allow our team members to volunteer their time by delivering financial education programs in their community
Financial Education requests are accepted year-round but are reviewed between March and October.
CIBC Foundation https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/corporate-responsibility/community-and-sponsorship/funding-guidelines.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Youth >> Funding
Funding Corporate
Description:
We invest in:

Projects increasing access to education and employment outcomes for underserved communities, with a focus on reskilling and upskilling

Programming for children aged 13 and under that supports healthy active living, education and enrichment or help for children with disabilities

Financial education resources and learning opportunities

Under the financial education focus area, CIBC Foundation will consider funding projects that meet the below eligibility:

Canadian registered charities, not-for-profits or qualified donees
Organizations with sound financial practices, and a sustainable funding model
Organizations who track impact with a clear evaluation and measurement process and can specify the number of individuals helped through the project
Culturally informed programs or services that are filling evidence-based gaps in an identified community
Projects or programs that are aligned to the following criteria will be considered:

Educational resources and learning opportunities that aim to improve confidence in individuals' financial education leading to achieving financial wellbeing
Initiatives that allow our team members to volunteer their time by delivering financial education programs in their community
Financial Education requests are accepted year-round but are reviewed between March and October.
CIBC Foundation https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/corporate-responsibility/community-and-sponsorship/funding-guidelines.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Youth >> Funding
Funding Corporate
Description:
We invest in:

Projects increasing access to education and employment outcomes for underserved communities, with a focus on reskilling and upskilling

Programming for children aged 13 and under that supports healthy active living, education and enrichment or help for children with disabilities

Financial education resources and learning opportunities

Under the financial education focus area, CIBC Foundation will consider funding projects that meet the below eligibility:

Canadian registered charities, not-for-profits or qualified donees
Organizations with sound financial practices, and a sustainable funding model
Organizations who track impact with a clear evaluation and measurement process and can specify the number of individuals helped through the project
Culturally informed programs or services that are filling evidence-based gaps in an identified community
Projects or programs that are aligned to the following criteria will be considered:

Educational resources and learning opportunities that aim to improve confidence in individuals' financial education leading to achieving financial wellbeing
Initiatives that allow our team members to volunteer their time by delivering financial education programs in their community
Financial Education requests are accepted year-round but are reviewed between March and October.
CMHC-Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations & Inuit Youth (HIIFNIY) https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/developing-and-renovating/developing-for-first-nations/housing-internship-initiative-first-nation-inuit-youth
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
  • Infrastructure >> Housing
  • Youth >> Positive Development Services
Funding Federal
Description:
A youth employment initiative providing work experience and on-the-job training for First Nations and Inuit Youth
CMU Indigenous Student Bursary https://www.cmu.ca/future/financial/aid_indigenous
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding University / College
Description:
Indigenous student bursary offered by the Canadian Mennonite University
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) http://www.comprehensivecommunityplanning.org/
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Organization
Description:
A canadian website containing information on what CCP is, how to get a mentor, what workshops are available, and numerous resources
Computers for Schools Plus https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/computers-for-schools-plus/en/receive
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Federal
Description:
We provide digital devices and accessories to schools, low-income Canadians, not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities. To obtain digital devices and accessories, please contact your local CFS+ Affiliate.
Confederation College Indigenous Scholarships. Bursaries, and Awards https://www.confederationcollege.ca/negahneewin-student-services/indigenous-scholarships-bursaries-awards
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding University / College
Description:
A list of scholarships and bursaries offered by Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Education Canada https://www.educationcanada.com/firstnations.phtml
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Database Organization
Description:
List of aboriginal employers across Canada and whether positions are available
Emergency Management Assistance Program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1534954090122/1535120506707#chp1
  • Community Safety >> Programs
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Funding Federal
Description:
In partnership with First Nations communities, provincial and territorial governments and non-government organizations, Indigenous Services Canada's Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) helps communities on reserve access emergency assistance services.

EMAP provides funding to First Nations communities so they can build resiliency, prepare for natural hazards and respond to them using the 4 pillars of emergency management:

mitigation
preparedness
response
recovery
EMAP aims to be:

flexible
culturally sensitive
responsive to the unique strengths and customs of First Nations communities
adaptive to the evolving challenges resulting from emergency events
The program also provides funding to provinces, territories and non-government organizations to support on-reserve emergency management.
Enginerring Access Program- University of Manitoba http://www.engap.com/
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
The Engineering Access program is to help give acccess to aboriginal people to access post secondary education.
Helps students whop may not meet the regular requirements for the engineering program
Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund https://natural-resources.canada.ca/our-natural-resources/forests/wildland-fires-insects-disturbances/fighting-and-managing-wildfires-changing-climate-program-equipment-fund/fighting-and-managing-wildfires-changing-climate-program
  • Community Safety >> Tools
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Funding Federal
Description:
Fund to support the efforts of provinces and territories to strengthen capacities and capabilities in fire management across Canada by procuring specialized wildland firefighting equipment, such as fire crew trucks and personal protective equipment.
Financial Aid - University of Winnipeg https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/indigenous/for-students/indigenous-financial-aid.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding University / College
Description:
The Financial Aid section of the University of Winnipeg which administers over 20 bursaries specifically designed for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students.
First Nations Governance and Public Administration - Yukon College https://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/programs/first-nations-governance-and-public-administration
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
Equips students with the knowledge to manage First Nation governments
Courses offered through a mix of in class and distance ed over three years
Long distance students are welcome.
First Nations Governance courses - University of Lethbridge (Alberta) https://www.uleth.ca/future-student/program/indigenous-governance-and-business-management
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
The program looks at First nations history, politics and economic issues while providing students with business and managerial skills
Bachelors degree, certificate or individual courses.
First Nations Online - Aboriginal Job Portal http://aboriginaljobportal.com/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Non-Profit
Description:
List of aboriginal positions across Canada
First Nations University of Canada Scholarships http://fnuniv.ca/scholarships
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding University / College
Description:
A list of scholarship opportunities at the First Nations University in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Funding for First Nations for Post-Secondary Education Model https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1601044145472/1601044185395
  • Community Development >> Community Engagement Tools
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding Federal
Description:
This program supports First Nations in their development of comprehensive, integrated, First Nations regional post-secondary education models that will be accessible to all status First Nations people (registered Indians).

These may include treaty-based, self-government or regional models to enable First Nations control of First Nations education. Models may include funding to support:
•students
•First Nations institutes
•adult education and facilities
•community-based programming
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
Funding for First Nations for Post-Secondary Education Model https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1601044145472/1601044185395
  • Community Development >> Community Engagement Tools
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding Federal
Description:
This program supports First Nations in their development of comprehensive, integrated, First Nations regional post-secondary education models that will be accessible to all status First Nations people (registered Indians).

These may include treaty-based, self-government or regional models to enable First Nations control of First Nations education. Models may include funding to support:
•students
•First Nations institutes
•adult education and facilities
•community-based programming
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research https://gdins.org/programs-and-courses/what-we-offer
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
A list of programs offered through the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/pay-down-student-debt.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Information and Tips on paying back student debt
Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/loans/student-lines-credit.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Information and tips on student lines of credit
Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/saving-education.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Information on working to pay for your education and tips for working while you get an education
Government of Canada https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/bsf-osb.nsf/eng/br02057.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Information on student loans and bankruptcy
Government of Canada https://www.csnpe-nslsc.canada.ca/en/managing-your-money/budgeting-for-student-life
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Information on how to budget for post-secondary education.
Government of Canada - Budget Worksheet https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BP-PB/budget-planner
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Budget worksheet
Government of Canada Jobs https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Job bank of jobs across Canada with the federal government
Government of Canada- Job Bank https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Job bank of jobs across Canada
Government of Manitoba https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/generalinfo/grantstax.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Provincial
Description:
List of financial aid opportunites for apprentices in Manitoba
Government of Manitoba https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/msa/pdfs/budget_worksheet.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Tools & Information Provincial
Description:
A budget worksheet for education planning, financial resources, schoalrship resources and career planning links
Green Schools Resource Guide: A Practical Resource for Planning and Building Green Schools in Ontario http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/GreenSchools_Guide.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Tools & Information Provincial
Description:
This resources provides guidance to create an energy efficient, high performing, environmentally friendly, and economically beneficial school.
Helen Betty Osbourne Foundation- Awards http://www.helenbettyosbornefdtn.ca/awards
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Organization
Description:
The awards go to aboriginal (Metis, First Nations, Inuit) students located in Manitoba in any field of study.
The awards range from 1000$ to 5000$.
The recipients must have financial need as well as being committed to their schooling.
The students must have a 60% course load or above.
High-Cost Special Education Program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033697/1531317695726
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
  • Health and Healing >> Disability Services
Funding Federal
Description:
ISC supports First Nations students' special education needs through 2 programs:
•the Elementary and Secondary Education Program funds special education services for First Nations students identified as having mild to profound learning disabilities. Funding is provided for programming, remedial instruction, clinical services and resource teacher staffing
•the High-Cost Special Education Program funds additional services for high-cost special education students assessed with moderate to profound learning disabilities. Funding is provided for direct service support in the form of personnel, adaptive materials and resource services
Indigenous Development Support Services Inc. https://idssmb.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Environment and Lands >> Environmental Projects
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
Resource to provide information on indigenous forestry and provide opportunities for training.
Indigenous education - Community development and Community Economic development- Red River College https://catalogue.rrc.ca/Programs/WPG/Fulltime/SOCCF-DP
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
This is a two year program with the option of a 1 year certificate instead of the two year diploma.
This program prepares students to become facilitators of change in communities facing barriers.
The program provides students with the knowledge to recognize and use assets of a community, promote inclusion and engagement in the process, and deal with power dynamics and ethical decisions.
Indigenous Health Studies Transition Initiative (IHST) - University of Brandon https://www.brandonu.ca/health-studies/programs/indigenous-health-transition/
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
An eight month, 18 credit hour preparatory program.
Designed to provide the opportunity for Indigenous students to build capacity for academic success.
Prepares students for a career in health care.
Indigenous Initiatives - Lakehead University Scholarships https://www.lakeheadu.ca/indigenous/indigenous-services-tb/financial-services/scholarships-awards
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding University / College
Description:
Information on scholarships and bursaries offered at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It also has information on the scholarships offered outside the school.
Indigenous Line Trades Pre-Placement Program- Manitoba Hydro https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/training_programs/indigenous_line_trades.shtml
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Corporate
Description:
6 month paid program to prepare students for the power line technician program
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
Indigenous Link https://careers.indigenous.link/job-board
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Database Organization
Description:
Database of jobs for aboriginal job seekers
Indigenous Student Employment Opportunity https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/indigenous-student-employment-opportunity.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Database Federal
Description:
The program offers employment to indigenous full time students that qualify
Indigenous Studies- University of Winnipeg https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/indigenous-studies/index.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
In this program students get the chance to look at Indigenous/Aboriginal governance, politics, anthropology, history, religious studies, and conflict resolution studies.
Cree and Ojibway language is also taught.
Indspire http://indspire.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Non-Profit
Description:
One application for a wide range of Scholarships and bursaries for indigenous students.
Innovation In Education Program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1488201235288/1531315804884
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Federal
Description:
Supports innovative programs and projects, which aim to improve outcomes for First Nations communities, schools and students.The program supports development and implementation of innovative education program pilots, for example:
•projects related to technology
•land-based learning or Indigenous language and culture
International Association of Facilitation (IAF) Certification https://www.iaf-world.org/site
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Organization
Description:
Become a certified professional facilitator through IAF
International Association of Public Participation (IAPP) https://www.iap2.org/page/training?
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Organization
Description:
Training and courses on managing and mediating public participation
ISC - Education Partnerships Program https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033760/1100100033761
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Federal
Description:
This proposal-based program is designed to advance First Nations student achievement in First Nations and provincial schools.
The Education Partnerships Program (EPP) promotes collaboration between First Nations, provinces, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and other stakeholders.
ISC - Education Partnerships Program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033760/1543408975080
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Federal
Description:
Aims to improve coordination between First Nations and provincial schools to ensure smooth transitions, including between elementary and secondary education on reserve and early childhood programs, or post-secondary and labour market training programs through partnership activities that involve other federal and provincial departments
ISC - First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033627/1533125289674
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Funding Federal
Description:
This program helps First Nation and Inuit youth acquire essential employment skills and learn about job and career options.
ISC - First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033610/1533125433575
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Funding Federal
Description:
The First Nations and Inuit SWEP provides youth with summer employment opportunities where they can gain work experience and develop important skills such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork.
ISC - High Cost Special Education Program https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033697/1531317695726
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Federal
Description:
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)'s High-Cost Special Education Program helps eligible First Nations students with high-cost special needs to access quality programs and services that are culturally sensitive and reflective of generally accepted provincial or territorial standards.
ISC - Indigenous Bursaries Search tool https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Federal
Description:
The Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool is a searchable list of 688 bursaries, scholarships and incentives across Canada.
ISC - New Paths for Education: Innovation Activities https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1488201235288/1531315804884
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Federal
Description:
This program is intended to assist band-operated schools to:
Pilot a new program in school
Pilot an adaptation of an existing program for a new purpose or for a new audience in school
Assess and measure the impact of the pilot program on New Paths for Education objectives and outcomes
Share the story of successfully piloted innovations nationwide
ISC - New policy and funding approach for First Nations kindergarten to grade 12 education https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1450708959037/1531319458607
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Federal
Description:
An updated funding approach co-developed to better meet the needs of First Nations students on reserve.
ISC - Post Secondary Partnerships Program https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033691/1100100033692
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding Federal
Description:
This program is a competitive, proposal-driven process based on merit and focused on meeting labour market needs. It supports projects that deliver a program of study or develop new courses and programs tailored for First Nations and Inuit students.
ISC- Post-Secondary Student Support Program http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033682/1100100033683
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Federal
Description:
Funding for Inuit and First Nations post-secondary students to access education and acquire employable skills
ISC- University and College Entrance Preparation Program http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033688/1100100033689
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses Federal
Description:
This program aims to increase the number of First Nations and Inuit students with the academic level required for entrance into post-secondary programs
ISC-Indigenous employment https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/report_note.do?cid=12025&lang=eng
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Federal
Description:
Resources such as a Job bank and job market information
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.- Honouring Gifts http://www.kanikanichihk.ca/programs/honouring-gifts/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Service Indigenous Resource
Description:
For single mothers (18-30) to acquire the skills needed for employment and to better understand their options
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
Kiwanis Bursary for Indigenous Students - University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/Kiwanis_Bursary_for_Indigenous_Students_Application.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding University / College
Description:
Bursary at the University of Manitoba for Indigenous students who demonstrate good community service.
Lakehead University Indigenous Programs https://www.lakeheadu.ca/indigenous/indigenous-programs
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
A list of indigenous programs offered by Lakehead University
Louis Riel Institute - Adult learning Centre https://www.louisrielinstitute.com/educational-programs
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Training & Courses Non-Profit
Description:
The Institute's Adult Learning Centre provides two programs: Mature Student High School Diploma, and Post Diploma Upgrading.
Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres http://www.friendshipcentres.ca/programs/scholarships/
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Non-Profit
Description:
Available scholarships for students through Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres
Manitoba Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Service Provincial
Description:
What EIA is, the different versions available in the province, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Manitoba Government - Student Job Opportunities https://www.gov.mb.ca/jec/syeo/index.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Provincial
Description:
Provincial resource for student jobs and opportunities
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. https://www.micec.com
  • Art, Culture & Language >> Cultural Events and Programs
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Tools & Information Non-Profit
Description:
Educational organization that works to promote awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture for all Manitobans.
Manitoba Metis Federation Employment and Training https://www.mmf.mb.ca/metis-employment-training
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
List of employment and training opportunities within the Manitoba Metis Federation.
Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance - University of Victoria https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/igov/
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
This program focuses on aboriginal governance while taking into account their cultures, politics, values and perspectives
Students work on Community Projects.
Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance - University of Winnipeg https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maig/
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
This program acknowledges and honours the culture of Indigenous people and the role it plays in the study of Indigenous governance.
Topics include: politics, anthropology, human ecology, sociology, law and history.
MMF Post-Secondary Education Support Program https://www.mmfeducation.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Organization
Description:
The MMF Post-Secondary Education Support Program aims to improve the education of students from the Manitoba Métis community by providing them with funding to access educational opportunities at the post-secondary level. Eligible post-secondary levels include undergraduate, advanced, or professional degrees, and masters and doctorate programs.
MyClassNeeds http://www.myclassneeds.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Funding Non-Profit
Description:
MyClassNeeds Foundation (MCN) is a registered Canadian charity that helps connect deserving K-12 classrooms in need of supplies, or other assistance, with interested donors.
National Anti-Racism Fund - Project Grants https://crrf-fcrr.ca/narf-project-grants
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Health and Healing >> Other Programs, Resources and Funding
Funding Foundation
Description:
NARF supports our commitments to build a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society by strengthening the capacity of racialized communities, religious minority groups, and Indigenous people to carry out their own work to combat racism and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, learning, and sharing with the broader public. The CRRF is accepting applications from organizations working on anti-racism projects in Canada. These projects must be implemented between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
Native Studies and Aboriginal Governance- University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/programs/aboriginal-governance.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
This program requires students to take the mandatory introductory courses and courses in four areas: Political Governance, Aboriginal Business and Economics, Traditional Knowledge, and Business.

Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentor Program - University of Manitoba https://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/neechiwaken/index.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Tools & Information University / College
Description:
A University of Manitoba peer-mentoring program that matches new indigenous students with experienced indigenous university students and provides academic and social supports.
New Directions http://newdirections.mb.ca/about-us/
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Service Organization
Description:
Training courses to acquire employable skills, improve school and work performance, improve health and mental health and improve social skills.
Also has cultural practices included to help youth feel a sense of belonging .
Our Story: Indigenous Arts and Stories http://www.our-story.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Indigenous Resource
Description:
Indigenous Arts and Stories. A creative writing competition for indigenous youth.
Peaceful Schools International - Creating a Culture of Peace: A Practical Guide for Schools http://peacefulschoolsinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/USIP-Guide-April-2012.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Tools & Information University / College
Description:
This guide was written for schools to help with achieving a cultural peace within education facilities.
Post Baccalaureate in Indigenous Knowledge- Univeristy of Winnipeg https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/access-education/docs/pbk-handbook.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
For individuals holding a Bachelors of Education, this program deals with how to bring indigenous content into the classroom as well as provides indigenous knowledge
Post-Secondary Partnerships https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033691/1531934968283
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding Federal
Description:
Respecting the principle of First Nations control of First Nations education, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) provides funding to the Post-Secondary Partnerships Program to support First Nations established post-secondary education institutions and First Nations-directed community-based programming. This program supports First Nations in defining their own partnerships with educational institutions to increase the availability of post-secondary education programs tailored to First Nations' cultural and educational needs
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
RBC Indigenous Peoples Internships https://www.rbc.com/careers/indigenous-peoples-internship.html#
  • Education and Employment >> Internships
Funding Organization
Description:
Internships at RBC for indigenous people
Red River College - Aspiring Students https://www.rrc.ca/indigenous/aspiring-student
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Tools & Information University / College
Description:
This source offers information for aspiring Indigenous students at Red River College.
Red River College Indigenous Education https://www.rrc.ca/indigenous
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
List of indigenous education programs offered by Red River College.
Relay Education - Green Skills Academy https://relayeducation.com/green-skills-academy
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
Relay – Green Skills Academy offers free courses in solar installation, sustainable agriculture, geographic information systems mapping, and wind energy operations.
Royal Bank of Canada https://www.rbc.com/careers/student-internships.html
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
Summer Student positions, internships and career launch program
Seven Oaks School Division - Indigenous Education https://www.7oaks.org/Resources/indigenouseducation/Pages/default.aspx#/=
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
A list of indigenous resources offered for students in the Seven Oaks School Division.
Southern Health https://www.southernhealth.ca/join-our-team/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
Variety of positions all over Manitoba with Southern health
Student Financial Assistance- Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/education/student-financial-aid.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Federal
Description:
Information and tools designed to help you save, plan and pay for post-secondary education.
Includes direction to grants, bursaries and scholarships.
Student Life Network https://accounts.studentlifenetwork.com
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
A resource website for students. Student Life Network has helpful links, toolkits for navigating student life and post-graduation, and scholarship opportunities.
The Building Foundations Bursary Program https://www.gov.mb.ca/housing/tenants/bursary.html
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Provincial
Description:
The BUILDINGFoundations Bursary Program provides $1,000 bursaries to post-secondary students in Manitoba.

To be eligible, you must be living in subsidized rental housing or receive a rental subsidy funded by Manitoba Housing, including those living in:

- direct-managed housing
- sponsor-managed housing
- non-profit housing
- co-op housing
- urban native housing

Bursaries are awarded based on academic achievement and community participation.
The Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards https://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/pages/aboutus/details.page?article=aboriginaleducation
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Federal
Description:
Awards of $1000 for aboriginal students who have been out of school for a year or more and have been back at school for at least one year
The Catherine Donnelly Foundation https://catherinedonnellyfoundation.org/granting/process
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Environment and Lands >> Environmental Projects
  • Health and Healing >> Other Programs, Resources and Funding
Funding Charity
Description:
The Foundation strives to transform the lives of the underserved by supporting initiatives in the areas of access to housing, the environment, and civic engagement for social change. We achieve this by funding, ethical investing and collaborating with organizations across Canada. The Catherine Donnelly Foundation Board currently reviews grant application requests twice yearly to determine successful applications based on the recommendations of its committees.

Please note that the grant application process takes approximately eight weeks from the invited application deadline until board review and approval for all three areas of focus (Civic Engagement for Social Change, Environment, and Housing).

The Catherine Donnelly Foundation will not consider funding the following:

Retroactive funding
Fundraising campaigns
Operating deficits
Projects outside of Canada
Emergency appeals
Purely commercial recordings or film projects


Potential applicants are strongly advised to contact the Foundation office prior to submitting a Letter of Inquiry.
The Community-based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (CATEP)- Univeristy of Manitoba https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/access-education/catep/index.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
Program for educational assistants to take courses while they work to become teachers
The Odessey http://www.myodyssey.ca/en/page/?description
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses Organization
Description:
Students help communities in Quebec or New brunswich learn english as a second language
A 9 month work term that pays over 20$ per hour
The RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices https://www.historymuseum.ca/learn/research/rbc-aboriginal-training-program-in-museum-practices/
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Organization
Description:
The goal of the program is to create ways for Indigenous peoples across Canada to represent their own history and culture with cultural institutions.
The Red River Ex Scholarships https://www.redriverex.com/scholarships-and-bursaries
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Organization
Description:
Scholarships in for students in the aerospace, agriculture and agri food, tourism, business and creative arts industry
Trades and Technology Training - Manitoba Hydro https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/training_programs
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Corporate
Description:
A list of training programs offered by Manitoba Hydro
UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders - University of Manitoba http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/media/UMSU_Award_for_Indigenous_Community_Leaders_Application.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding University / College
Description:
University of Manitoba Students Union Scholarship for Indigenous Community Leaders. for students who demonstrate community service activities and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Universities Canada https://scholarships.universitystudy.ca/
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding Organization
Description:
Database of Scholarships for students in Canada
University College of the North: Diploma Practical Nurse Information https://www.ucn.ca/faculty-of-health
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
Information on the University College of the North's Diploma Nursing Progam.
Resource Website Category >> Sub Category Type Provider
University of Manitoba - Indigenous Circle of Empowerment http://umanitoba.ca/student/indigenous/ice/index.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Tools & Information University / College
Description:
A student leadership development program at the University of Manitoba, rooted in culture and focused on self-development and community engagement.
University of Manitoba Access Program https://umextended.ca/Access
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
A University of Manitoba program that students can apply to on their academic journey. Access offers academic advising, personal counseling, financial advising, and other academic supports for students.
University of Winnipeg Aboriginal Student Funding https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/docs/Aboriginal%20Funding%20Poster_August%202016.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Financial Aid
Funding University / College
Description:
Aboriginal student funding poster with list of awards for attending students
University of Winnipeg Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC) https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/assc/index.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
Information for Aboriginal Student Service Centre at the University of Winnipeg.
Urban Circle http://urbancircletraining.com/training-opportunities/programs/
  • Education and Employment >> Training
Training & Courses Organization
Description:
A number of programs available: Adult Education and Employment Program, Family Support Worker/FASD Dual-Certificate Program, Educational Assistant Certificate Program and Health Care Aide/Health Unit Clerk Dual-Certificate Program.
UW ASSC University Preperation Program https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/assc/uni-prep-program.html
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Training & Courses University / College
Description:
Information on the University of Winnipeg's University Preparation Program.
WHO - A Practical Guide to developing and implementing school policy on diet and physical activity http://applications.emro.who.int/dsaf/dsa1038.pdf
  • Education and Employment >> Primary and Secondary Education
Tools & Information Organization
Description:
A guide which provides information of operationalization and the development of policies to promote healthy diet and physical activity in school settings.
Winds of Change campaign https://www.kairoscanada.org/what-we-do/indigenous-rights/windsofchange-overview
  • Education and Employment >> Training
  • Reconciliation >> Information
Service Organization
Description:
TRC Calls to Action campaign. Resources, media training, and education for reconciliation programs.
Windspeaker National News http://www.windspeaker.com
  • Art, Culture & Language >> Cultural Events and Programs
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Tools & Information Indigenous Resource
Description:
National news all about Indigenous culture and community stories.
Provides resources such as spiritual teachings, languages and employment opportunities
Winnipeg School Division Indigenous Scholarship Resource https://www.winnipegsd.ca/page/9705/aboriginal-student-scholarships
  • Education and Employment >> Post-Secondary
Funding Municipal
Description:
List of scholarship resources offered through the Winnipeg School Division
Winnipeg Transition Centre http://www.winnipegtransitioncentre.com/
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Service Organization
Description:
Has employment services and resources to help people find a job
Youth Employment Services https://yesmb.ca
  • Education and Employment >> Employment
Service Organization
Description:
Helps youth find jobs, relaize their potential and prepare for jobs
Unite Interactive