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: July 12, 2022 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Come to chat, ask questions, or connect. Drop-ins welcome!
- Tuesday, August 16, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST – Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Drop-in to chat!
- Tuesday, September 13, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST – Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Drop-in to chat!
- Tuesday, October 18, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST – Hosted by the Indigenous Campus Advocate. Drop-in to chat!
- 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, the Indigenous Campus Advocate at CityU Canada. I am a member of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation in Treaty 11 territory. I carry my ancestry through my maternal line, with my mother’s family originating from Fort Liard, Northwest Territories.
However, I am local to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. I attended public school in Surrey, graduated with an undergraduate degree in Religion, Literature, and the Arts from the University of British Columbia, and earned my graduate degree in the humanities from Simon Fraser University. My education focusing on exploring cultural diversity and what it means to be human.
However, being a first-generation graduate, navigating university was a challenging experience. I am grateful for the Indigenous employment opportunities, resources, and scholarships that helped me through the unique barriers faced during my post-secondary education. They also helped me jump start my career, as these opportunities opened doors that may have otherwise been closed.
My personal experiences have shown me how important these opportunities are to Indigenous students. Having support, scholarships, and opportunities 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. 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