The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement helps Indigenous students thrive 鈥� academically, culturally and personally. Whether you鈥檙e looking for mentorship, academic guidance or a place to connect with the community, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
2026 Inuit Arctic Exchange
Are you interested in land-based learning, part of the 杏吧原创 University community, and Inuk? While applications for the INDG 4015: Pathways from Land to Nunavut Devolution Course have closed, you are still able to apply to attend the Arctic Exchange trip here.
Journalism in Indigenous Communities
Do you want to be part of the new wave of Indigenous journalists and media storytellers making a difference in Indigenous communities and newsrooms across Turtle Island?
Journalism in Indigenous Communities is a 4.5 credit program that lasts 9 months and is open to students who have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations.
Academic Supports
Offering a range of supports to help Indigenous students succeed in their studies, from personalized advising to culturally grounded mentorship. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident, capable and connected throughout your academic journey.
How we can support you:
- Applying to 杏吧原创 University
- The Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP)
- Meet with the聽
- Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program
- Connect with the聽Paul Menton Center (PMC)
- Check out the supports offered at聽The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS)
- Reach out for聽Mediation Support聽if you do not feel supported in your classes
Reach out to the CISCE team to discuss your academic goals or challenges at indigenous@carleton.ca.
Cultural Supports
Cultural connection is at the heart of the Indigenous student experience at 杏吧原创. CISCE offers access to ceremony, community, and learning opportunities that help students feel grounded and supported in their identities.
How we can support you:
- Coming to聽Ojigkwanong Centre
- 础迟迟别苍诲颈苍驳听Weekly Programming and CISCE Events
- Advising on Weekly Programming
- Providing access to聽ceremonial/smudge-friendly spaces on campus
- Individual Culturally-Relevant Counselling
- Indigenous Student Mediation Sessions
- See the work being discussed through the聽Indigenous Education Council (IEC)
Upon request, students can also seek an individual meeting with one of the knowledge keepers/elders who work with the Centre. For more information, please email聽indigenous@carleton.ca.
Community Supports
Building connections with peers, mentors, and the wider Indigenous community is essential for student success and well-being. CISCE helps you find belonging, leadership opportunities, and meaningful engagement on campus and beyond.
How we can support you:
- Mentorship Program:聽Pair up with student mentors who can guide you academically, professionally, and personally
- Chat with our Team聽to connect you with specific supports
Financial Supports
Employment Opportunities
- Job postings
- For additional employment support, please visit聽
Off-Campus Supports
- 聽Support for Indigenous women and families, including counselling, advocacy, and crisis support
- 聽Health services including medical care, mental health support, and wellness programming for Indigenous peoples
- 聽Provides safe shelter and culturally grounded support for Indigenous women in crisis
- : Offers training, employment programs, and career counselling for Indigenous students and job seekers
- : Supports Indigenous youth, students, and families through community events, cultural programs, and advocacy
- : Cultural programming, mentorship, and community services for Indigenous youth and students
- 聽Fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families
- 聽An Inuit-specific urban services provider that offers community supports for Inuit of all ages
Learn more about other Ottawa Indigenous services.