The resources below are to help support Indigenous students through their educational journey at City University in Canada. If you are an Indigenous student at CityU and did not self-identify on your application, you can proudly identify yourself at any time by contacting a student advisor.
Indigenous Scholarships
| Internal | External | Indigenous Career Opportunities |
| City University in Canada offers an Indigenous Student Scholarship! This scholarship is 25% of the quarterly tuition for each quarter for the duration of your studies at CityU. Click here to learn more and apply. | Indigenous Education Canada’s Future (Indspire) Aboriginal Learning | Indigenous Professionals Indigenous Canada |
Virtual Gathering Space
Please see the calendar below for scheduled gatherings. The purpose of these gatherings is to build relationships among the Indigenous Community at CityU. These open gatherings as a space for Indigenous students to connect with each other and with the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Gatherings are voluntary, and students are welcome to drop-in as their schedule allows. To attend any or all of these gatherings, please click on the date(s) below to register to receive the Zoom link.
Community and Cultural Events
Community and Cultural Events Calendar
- Virtual Gathering: May 17, 2022 – 4:00PM to 5:00PM PST Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Come to chat, ask questions, or connect. Drop-ins welcome!
- Virtual Gathering: June 14, 2022 – 4:00PM to 5:00PM PST Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Come to chat, ask questions, or connect. Drop-ins welcome!
- Virtual Gathering: July 12, 2022 – 4:00PM to 5:00PM PST Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Come to chat, ask questions, or connect. Drop-ins welcome!
- June: National Indigenous History Month & June 21st: National Indigenous People’s Day
- August 9th, International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- September 30th, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Student Support
Reach out!
CityU’s Indigenous Campus Advocate is honoured to welcome you and support you through your journey at CityU. Contact your Indigenous Campus Advocate with any concerns, questions, or requests you may have. Or, send her a message just to introduce yourself!
Welcome! I am Jalissa Schmidt, City University in Canada’s Indigenous Campus Advocate. I am a member of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, a member of Treaty 11. My mother’s family originates from Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, but I am local to the Lower Mainland in British Columbia.
I graduated from public school here in B.C. and was often singled out for my Indigenous background. I was taken out of class for reasons such as learning the culture of a nation that was not my own, making sure I did my homework, ensuring I was attending class, and so on. There was an underlying assumption that I needed help. That I would fail without someone watching over me. These stereotypes and biases propelled me to try harder and dream bigger.
I went on to complete my undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia and my master’s degree at Simon Fraser University. Being a first-generation university graduate, navigating university was a challenging experience. And, on top of it all, I had to face struggles of cultural identity and belonging that many others did not. But, I was grateful for the indigenous employment opportunities and scholarships that helped me through my post-secondary education. They also helped me jump start my career. Those opportunities opened doors for me that may have otherwise been closed. My experiences have shown me how important these opportunities are to Indigenous students. Having support, scholarships, and any other opportunity can make an extraordinary difference in someone achieving their goals and finding success. It is through these opportunities that I find myself here, with the honour of being your Indigenous Campus Advocate. I hold this role with a deep sense of responsibility, and I am dedicated to supporting Indigenous students at CityU through their journey. I am here to advocate for you, and what you need to be successful during your time at and beyond CityU. My (virtual) door is always open.
To contact me, email me at: SchmidtJalissa@CityU.edu