Indigenous Initiatives in CNAS

Everyone in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences has a role to play in learning about and taking action to advance Indigenous Initiatives.

Student groups + opportunities

CNAS Indigenous in STEM Student Association

Aims to establish an environment wherein Indigenous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students can cultivate a sense of community and mentorship among members.

I-STEAM Pathways Internship Program for Indigenous students

Providing research experience for First Nations, Métis and Inuit undergraduate students in environmental fields including science, environmental engineering, environmental law and policy.

IBET Momentum Fellowship

National call to Indigenous and Black scholars to pursue full-time PhD studies in any engineering discipline at U of A

Susan Jensen Indigenous Support Fund

The fund is the first support endowment in the Faculty of Science for Indigenous students, supporting students via undergraduate scholarships, bursaries, and fees for equipment and conferences as they pursue their education in the Faculty of Science.

UA-WiSE

Supports all undergraduate students underrepresented in STEM fields.

WiSER Edmonton

Supporting women and under-represented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and research.

Engaging children and youth

CNAS faculties are involved in and support programs and organizations that actively engage children and youth in activities to spark their interest in STEM fields.

Fred Otto DiscoverE Program

The DiscoverE program is a student-delivered initiative that works everyday to get youth excited about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This includes summer camps at the UAlberta North campus, summer camps in rural and Indigenous communities, classroom kits, and Fem+ and GEM+.