McGill University is on land that long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. We acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous people whose footsteps have marked this territory on which peoples of the world now gather.
If you're applying to McGill as an Indigenous student
Get connected and find resources and financial opportunities tailored to Indigenous applicants.
Opportunities for Indigenous undergraduate student funding
Indigenous students can apply to the Okòn:ra Undergraduate Award (by August 1, October 1, or February 1). Browse the link, discover the funding you are automatically eligible for.
Visit First Peoples’ House
McGill's FPH provides a sense of community and a voice to Indigenous students, offering Indigenous student orientation, priority residence, cultural events, a gathering space and more.
Discover Indigenous initiatives
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is the central hub for Indigenous strategies and initiatives at McGill University. Find events, groups, resources, tools and support for Indigenous students.
McGill's commitment
McGill's Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Education lists 52 calls to action that are essential to McGill’s own project of Indigenous recognition and reconciliation.
Discover Indigenous student life at McGill
Hear it from our students, see what they're up to, learn more from them about studying and living on campus, from an Indigenous student perspective.
Hear it from peers, on the podcast
Indigenous McGill students and industry professionals share their insights on the Soup & Bannock Podcast series. Hear it from their perspective, learn more about their experiences.
Join Indigenous student groups
Indigenous students on campus work to foster Indigenous community growth, unite Indigenous students and allies, and develop relationships with other communities.
Meet Indigenous faculty & staff
Indigenous faculty and staff at McGill bring with them diverse experiences, skills, and expertise to their respective fields and units. Meet them on campus!
Meet Marlowe
Marlowe Dubois is Cree First Nation born and raised in Saskatchewan, as a band member of Ochapowace First Nation. Marlowe’s background in provincial and Indigenous education systems offers insight into what students require to succeed and how to navigate university life.
Meet Kayla
Kayla is Eeyou (Cree) from Waswanipi, and is the Indigenous Outreach Associate at Branches. Kayla works to help Indigenous youth map out their academic path through outreach and mentorship activities. Discover Indigenous initiatives and get involved in the community!
Explore Indigenous support programs and curricula at McGill
Celebrate Indigenous cultures at McGill
This year's series marks the 12th annual Indigenous Awareness Weeks at McGill. It will take place from Monday, September 18th to Saturday, September 30th. All are welcome to attend the events, which are free.
Take part in Indigenous excellence on campus:
Learning law from the land, on the land
Summer field-study course offers unique opportunity to explore Anishinaabe law.
Mellon ISCEI Artist in Residence
Indigenous artists in residence continue their work, share their expertise, and interact with the campus community.
Preserving culture through art
Introducing Owisokon Lahache, McGill's Indigenous Knowledge Holder
Indigenous Art on public display at McGill
The McGill Visual Arts Collection is actively working to increase the diversity and visibility of Indigenous art – modern and contemporary – across all campuses.
Hear it from Indigenous athletes at McGill
Students at McGill share their experiences about being Indigenous student-athletes on campus, and role models in the community.
Volunteering opportunities for Indigenous McGill students:
Explore ways to give back to the community:
Become a PYP Indigenous Mentor Become a Homework Zone Mentor
Become a PYP-U or IMPRESS Mentor
