Career Resources for Indigenous Students

• Career support directory from Horizon: A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education
• Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) - located in Winnipeg
• Amik - Employment Listings
• Mitacs - Indigenous Pathways - project funding for students, professors and industry partners
• Indigenous Link - Job Board
• NationTalk - Jobs
• First Nations Jobs Online
• Indigenous Careers - Indigenous Works (formerly, the Aboriginal Human Resource Council)
• Indigenous Professional Association of Canada - Job Board
• Talent Egg Aboriginal Career Guide - geared to Canadian Post-Secondary Students
• Government of Canada jobs for Indigenous People (includes Student opportunities) - Public Service Commission
• WRHA Indigenous Health Work Placement Program
• The Oskâpêwis Mentorship program - a mentoring opportunity for Indigenous library, archive, and other information-related employees and students

Also visit Career Services' Online Job Posting Boards page

 Indigenous Entrepreneurship:

• Government of Manitoba - Business Portals - Entrepreneurs - includes links for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
• Creative Manitoba - Indigenous Programs - includes Art of Managing Your Career Indigenous Perspectives
• Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (Manitoba)
• Canadian Council for Indigenous Business - offers supports, tools and awards, including the Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award 
• Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada - Indigenous Business Development 

Manitoba resources: 

Academic Supports directory from Horizon: A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education

University of Manitoba resources:

-University of Manitoba admissions information and programs - for Indigenous students

-UM programs with an Indigenous focus include:

• Indigenous Studies
• Indigenous Governance
• Indigenous Languages (Minor)
• Programs & Supports:
  • University of Manitoba Access Program (UMAP) - support program for students pursuing any degree or diploma
  • Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) 
  • Inner City Social Work
  • Northern Social Work Program in Thompson, MB
  • Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Indigenous Knowledges 
  • Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) 
  • Mahkwa omushki kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE) | College of Nursing | University of Manitoba 
  • Health Careers Access Program (HCAP) 
  • Professional Health Program (PHP)
  • Faculty of Law - Academic Support (select 'Support' tab) 
  • Indigenous Graduate Student Support - Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE)
  • Qualico Bridge to Success Program - supports first year student success
  • Blankstein Momentum Program - supports returning students (year 2 and above) 

- Ongomiizwin– Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing 

Specialized training programs outside of U of M:

• APTN Paid Internship Opportunity - students are exposed to a practical overview of television broadcasting and the beneficial skills required to start a successful career in broadcasting.
• Manitoba Education - Indigenous Connections - listing of post-secondary programs in Manitoba 
• CBC Pathways Program - a full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity for six First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates who want to develop practical skills as a storyteller in a CBC newsroom
• Canadian Museum of History - RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices
• Environmental Careers Organization Canada BEAHR Training Programs - Environmental training for Aboriginal communities
• RBC Indigenous Student Internship Program - internships, co-ops, and mentoring opportunities available for Indigenous students enrolled in any post-secondary program (minimum 2 years or longer)

• University of Manitoba Indigenous Career Mentor Program & Career Mentor Program - Career Services
• Indigenous Professional Association of Canada (IPAC)- Sharing Circle mentoring and network program
• Manitoba Aboriginal Health Careers - Stories of Professionals (videos)
• Indigenous Health – Workforce Development
• Horizon: Community Success - inspiring post-secondary grads
• Indspire - Student Success Stories and programs 
• Indspire - Rivers to Success: Career Transition Stream
• Aboriginal Skilled Workers Association - Profiles
• Success stories: Indigenous Labour Market Programs - Government of Canada

- University of Manitoba Financial Aid & Awards - for Indigenous Students
        - UM Food Bank
        - Emergency Aid

- UM Faculty of Graduate Studies - Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students

- EmpoweringU Financial Wellness Program - Supporting students to build the knowledge, skills and resources to make confident, responsible financial decisions

- In the community: (Visit the following websites for listings and information)

• Financial Supports directory from Horizon: A Manitoba Map of supports and resources for Indigenous students navigating post-secondary education
• Manitoba Student Aid - What's Available to Me?
• Manitoba Métis Provincial Education
• Manitoba Business Council - Indigenous Education Awards Program (IEAP)
• Indspire Bursaries
• AboriginalStudents.ca - Resources, Education, Training, Scholarships, Bursaries
• Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool - Government of Canada
• Canada Post Education Awards for Indigenous Students
• RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth
• Engineers Canada – Indigenous Outreach
• Finance & Management Scholarships - AFOAMB