Indigenous entrepreneurship – building an ecosystem

The MicroGrants for Indigenous entrepreneurs at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) provide seed funding to Indigenous youth aiming to start businesses, with a focus on combining traditional knowledge with new ideas. The program aims to support economic reconciliation and Indigenous innovation for the future.

Building spirit and connection for the next generation:

Inspiring and encouraging Indigenous students to continue as graduate students is one of the objectives of USask College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS). The initiative aims to provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for Indigenous students transitioning from post-secondary education to professional careers.

Going where eagles dare, seeing new possibilities

March 2023 “I never realized how different it was until I saw it first hand.”, Nicole Gaddie explained when asked about her impression of the culture she saw and experienced in New Mexico. She had just returned home the previous day from an outbound mobility experience in New Mexico, USA. She and SIIT Academic Initiatives […]

Students are feeling the positive effects of BIRM

January 2023 Spend just a couple of minutes on the BIRM USask facebook page and you’ll sense the variety of supports the program offers. From homework help and Elder support to promoting exciting events like Indigenous Artist night at the Remai Modern or sharing scenes from the atosketan summer work program – the good intentions […]

Universal in offerings, unique in approach – Indigenous Apprentice program at GDI

April 2023 Supportive environment“Relentless support.” That’s how the GDI Indigenous Apprenticeship program staff members describe its approach. In just two powerful words, they sum up the uniqueness of the program – what makes it special and why the participants, referred to as ‘clients,’ achieve success. When exploring further into what the program involves, there’s a […]