About Indigenous Studies Program

The Indigenous Studies Program was developed in direct response to the expressed desires of the Aboriginal representatives, students (Native or non-Natives) and educators from this region for greater accessibility and support from the University.

Established in 1991, the program now has over 100 First Nations Students attending McMaster, and 150 to 200 non-Native students taking Indigenous Studies courses.

Our Program focuses on preserving and promoting Indigenous Knowledge to students and reseachers whom are interested in examining Aboriginal cultures and perspectives.

The faculty and staff of Indigenous Studies Program are committed to enhance and to support Native, Metis and Inuit Students in their academic achievements.

Our office services as a hub for students in our Program and all Native students on campus.

The program focuses on three main objectives:

• To recruit and assist Native, Metis and Inuit students in obtaining a degree in their area of interest.
• To increase awareness of Indigenous cultures and issues
• To work collaboratively with Native communities

INDIGENOUS STUDIES PROGRAM ANNOUNCES:

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for McMaster University First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Students ($15,000)

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Metis students of McMaster University was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University, the Six Nations of the Grand River and to the broader Aboriginal community. The School of Graduate Studies at McMaster, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies Program and the President's Committee on Indigenous Issues, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Metis student who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise in community leadership. Preference will be given to full-time students entering a graduate program at McMaster. The scholarship, currently valued at $15,000, is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may apply again in subsequent years.

Please note the 2011 competition will be awarded in September 2011 for the current academic year. Currently registered students are eligible.

Students submit their application packages to the attention of Vanessa Watts ISP Counsellor indig@mcmaster.ca , or Indigenous Studies Program Office, Hamilton Hall, Room 103

Download Application Form - DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS AUGUST 22, 2011..

For more information, please contact: 
Indigenous Studies Program/McMaster University: 905-525-9140 x27426 Email: indig@mcmaster.ca

SAVE the DATE! - October 13th & 14th 2011

Diverse Ecologies: Restoring the Natural Balance

A two-day conference with speakers focusing on:

Proudly hosted by the Indigenous Studies Program, McMaster University Limited Availability. Please contact Vanessa Watts for more information and registration forms. indig@mcmaster.ca / (905) 525-9140 x27459