Indigenous Students

Did you know…

• 10% of graduate students at The University of Winnipeg self-identified as Indigenous in 2025-2026.
• The University of Winnipeg was one of the first universities in Canada to implement an Indigenous Course Requirement for undergraduate students.

Office of Indigenous Engagement

The Office of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Winnipeg provides a number of different events, programs, and supports for students, faculty, staff, and community members. 

Campus Services

Our Student Resources page provides a guide to the various services and amenities available on campus, including the Indigenous Student Service Centre, student groups, daycare, housing, and wellness resources.

Funding

The Graduate Student Funding page lists all award opportunities managed by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, other offices at The University of Winnipeg, and major external funding opportunities.

The Office of Awards and Financial Aid maintains a list of additional awards for Indigenous students.

The Office of Awards also has a page of Information for Sponsored Students and Sponsoring Agencies.

Indigenous Summer Scholars Program

The Indigenous Summer Scholars Program (ISSP) engages Indigenous undergraduate students and recent graduates from undergraduate programs in a variety of scholarly, collaborative, and community-based research projects while they explore the possibilities of graduate studies.

Indigenous Alumni

The Weweni Future Scholars Award is given to and Indigenous University of Winnipeg alum who is entering a PhD program. The intent of this fund it to help students further their knowledge and expertise in their field of study without financial constraints.