Career Resources for Indigenous Students

https://indspire.ca/

Indspire is an indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of indigenous people. Under programs click on the "students" link to learn about available educational awards and bursaries as well as the Rivers to Success online mentoring program where they match post-secondary students with mentors in relevant career fields.

https://www.indigenouscareers.org/

The Inclusion Network is designed as an online meeting place bringing aboriginal job seekers together with inclusive employers-of-choice.  You can search and apply for targeted jobs, manage your resume and track your job applications online.

http://talentegg.ca/career-guides/aboriginal/

Use Talent Egg’s Aboriginal Career Guide to explore jobs and rich online resources specifically designed for post-secondary and recently graduated First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. Make sure to scroll down the page and read some of the curated articles designed to address many key relevant job search and career development concerns.

http://www.canadastop100.com/diversity/

Each of the listed public or private sector companies represents diversity leaders in their industry and region of Canada.  Each one has a noteworthy or unique diversity initiative in at least one of the following categories: a) Women; (b) Members of visible minorities; (c) Persons with disabilities; (d) Aboriginal peoples; and (e) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered/Transsexual (LGBT) peoples.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/caf-jobs/indigenous-programs.html

There are several different experiential opportunities for aboriginal students to explore their interest in the Canadian Armed forces.  Opportunities range from a one year educational program through the Royal Military College of Canada to summer training programs for youth on military lifestyle and cultural awareness.

https://www.historymuseum.ca/learn/research/indigenous-internship-program/#contact

The RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices offers professional and technical training for First Nations, Métis and Inuit participants. It is the only program of its kind in Canada. The goal of the Program is to develop ways for Aboriginal Nations across Canada to represent their own history and culture in concert with cultural institutions.

https://www.ccab.com/

CCAB provides a variety of business development offerings for aboriginal owned businesses and supports entrepreneurs with tools, training, and network building opportunities. There are volunteer opportunities available for aboriginal youth in post-secondary who are interested in business.

www.firstnationsjobsonline.com/

First Nations Jobs Online is a recruitment website for First Nation, Metis and Inuit job seekers.  Sign up as a new job seeker, post your resume and receive daily job alerts. Opportunities are available throughout Canada.

https://careers.indigenous.link/

This Canadian employment portal supports Indigenous job seekers in all stages of their careers with support in accessing Indigenous employment opportunities a well as training resources skill development and “how to” guides.

https://indigenous.uwo.ca/students/

The Indigenous Student Centre at Western provides a wide variety of career development supports for students including access to school transition supports, volunteer and leadership development programs and specialized job listings

https://aboriginaljobboard.ca/

This is a specialized Canada wide online employment portal focused on helping members of the indigenous community find employment.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/indigenous-youth-work-exchange-program

TThis is an opportunity to apply for an 8-week summer job working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in partnership with an Indigenous community or organization.

https://saymag.com/category/career-development/

SAY is a lifestyle magazine for Indigenous people and publishes 4 regular issues as well as several special issues per year. Explore the Career Development section found under the Education tab for articles that may be helpful in your career planning process.

Nokee Kwe
http://nokeekwe.ca/

Nokee Kwe is a London based services providing free employment and career service including job search support and skill building workshops for both aboriginal and non-aboriginal clients.

Chippewas of Thames
https://www.cottfn.com/employment-training/

Munsee Delaware Nation
Email contact: employment@munsee.ca

Oneida Nation of the Thames
https://oneida.on.ca/employment-training/