Indigenous Student Services at McMaster

Indigenous Student Services at McMaster The official page for Indigenous Student Services at McMaster University! Stay tuned for updates! 🪶

Calling all Incoming FNMI Students to Mac! 📣Be sure to check out our Gaǫdadęihwahni:ya:s Transition Program! 🛶Offered as...
05/08/2026

Calling all Incoming FNMI Students to Mac! 📣

Be sure to check out our Gaǫdadęihwahni:ya:s
Transition Program! 🛶

Offered as both a 2 Week End-Of-Summer Program and a Fall Elective Course, incoming Indigenous students are welcome to apply to participate in one - or both - options! ✨

For info on the Summer Program, see slide two! For info on the Fall Elective Course INDIGST 1G03, see slide three! 🖼️

Both are fantastic at helping students connect with supports and services, the McMaster and Local Indigenous Communities, and culture!

📝 APPLY NOW to participate at the link in our Linktree (available in our Bio) or by visiting: tr.ee/3f07smQZBS

We can’t wait to have you join us as you begin to start this next chapter with us at Mac! ☺️

Are you Indigenous? Incoming to McMaster? 📝 REGISTER NOW at the Link in our Linktree (available in our bio!) for the VIR...
05/08/2026

Are you Indigenous? Incoming to McMaster?

📝 REGISTER NOW at the Link in our Linktree (available in our bio!) for the VIRTUAL Incoming FNMI Student Info Session happening on Wednesday May 27th from 7pm - 8pm! ✨

Get all the details about our available Supports and Services, and have all your questions answered in advance! 🤔

Don’t miss out! Bring your loved ones, bring a friend! We can’t wait to connect with you!

May 5th is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMJWG2S+)...
05/05/2026

May 5th is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMJWG2S+), also known as Red Dress Day.

Swipe for several Red Dress Supports available to folks in need!

It all began with the REDress Project, created by Métis Artist Jamie Black in 2010, an art installation consisting of placing red dresses in public spaces as a call for justice.

To show your support, you can:
❤️Wear red on May 5 to show solidarity.
❤️Listen to the stories of survivors and families and amplify the voices with consent.
❤️Write to elected officials demanding full implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice and Indigenous led oversight body and solutions.
❤️Attend local vigils, walks, and events.
❤️Donate to Indigenous-led organizations and support land defenders.
❤️Educate yourself and your community about MMIWG2S+ issues.

And to read the Final Report of the National Inquiry into MMIWG, visit: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/

Calling on all returning Indigenous (FNMI) Students and Allies! 📣 APPLY NOW to volunteer as a Welcome Week Rep for Indig...
04/28/2026

Calling on all returning Indigenous (FNMI) Students and Allies! 📣
 
APPLY NOW to volunteer as a Welcome Week Rep for Indigenous Student Services, Indigenous Studies, and the Indigenous Health Learning Lodge to welcome incoming students to McMaster for the 2026 - 2027 Academic School Year! ✨
 
🔗 To apply, visit the link in our Linktree, available in our bio, or by visiting: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/h8CfPDrVJ3

Register NOW for the fourth annual STEM Workshop to Indigenous Girls+! 🧬🧪Happening Monday May 25th to Friday May 29th, p...
04/27/2026

Register NOW for the fourth annual STEM Workshop to Indigenous Girls+! 🧬🧪

Happening Monday May 25th to Friday May 29th, participants will be able to experience STEM Learning, Cultural Connections, and mentorship. 🔬🥼

Fully funded, and open to Indigenous girls, trans girls, and gender non conforming youth (grades 9-12)! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬

Applications are open NOW until Monday May 4th 2026 - and spots are limited! 📝

More information can be found here: https://nuclear.mcmaster.ca/indigenous-girls-camp/

Indigenous Student Services, in partnership with the McMaster Campus Store, is now seeking local Indigenous student arti...
04/27/2026

Indigenous Student Services, in partnership with the McMaster Campus Store, is now seeking local Indigenous student artists, or recent Mac grads, to create a design for our 2026 Orange Shirt Campaign!

This design will be featured on garments in the McMaster Campus Store. Proceeds from the sale of these goods will be donated to support the Survivors’ Secretariat.

Artwork Submission Details are as follows - the artwork must be:
- Scalable
- Limited to Two Colours Max (one is fine)
- In a Vector File Format (either AI or EPS)
- High Resolution

Remember it should work on an orange background!

Submit your Design by Friday June 5th 2026 to Indigenous Student Services ([email protected]), along with a brief description of your thinking behind the design, and your connection to the Indigenous community and McMaster university. An honorarium will be paid to the student whose design is chosen for this year’s campaign!

We look forward to seeing your artistry!

Need some mid week fuel for that exam brain? 🧠 All Indigenous (FNMI) students are welcome to join us TOMORROW in the ISS...
04/14/2026

Need some mid week fuel for that exam brain? 🧠

All Indigenous (FNMI) students are welcome to join us TOMORROW in the ISS Ceremonial for Lunch starting at 12pm! 🍽️

The ISS Team will be serving up meat lasagna, pierogis, and have limited baking and snacks to grab and go for our hungry study buddies! 📚

So be sure to stop in before it’s all gone! First come first serve! See you then! ✨

As the school year winds down, we recognize a lot of our students are considering their pathways forward - if you find y...
04/13/2026

As the school year winds down, we recognize a lot of our students are considering their pathways forward - if you find yourself to be one of them, this event if FOR YOU! 📣

Join us in ISS on Tuesday April 28th for our Pathways Forward Event! 🗺️

Meet with various community partners to hear about job prospects and opportunities, how to job search and what support is available, as well as options for continuing education and supports to access following your degree! 🎒

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm to start your plan for after graduation, and join us at 1pm for a special wellness activity and reflection. 💭

This event is open to Indigenous (FNMI) Students and students (Undergrad Levels 3, 4 and Masters Level) as well as any past alumni who are Indigenous or have graduated from the Indigenous Studies Program! 🎓

REGISTER NOW at the link in our Linktree, available in our bio! 🔗

⚾️🖼️ Students who register for and attend the event will be entered into a draw for some exciting prizes - including Jays Tickets and a McMaster Degree Frame! PLUS - Lunch is provided! 🍽️

So don’t miss out! Come on out to plan your pathway forward! ✨

RSVP for this year’s Indigenous Graduate Celebration! 🎓✨ The Indigenous Graduation Celebration is open to Indigenous stu...
04/08/2026

RSVP for this year’s Indigenous Graduate Celebration! 🎓✨

The Indigenous Graduation Celebration is open to Indigenous students graduating from any program, as well as non-Indigenous students graduating from an Indigenous Studies Program or Minor. 💜

Join us on Wednesday June 3, 2026 at 5pm in the LR Wilson Concert Hall with reception to follow to celebrate your incredible achievement! 🥳

*Please note this information is specific to Indigenous Graduation Celebration, and does not include all of the information/steps required for your McMaster University Convocation Ceremony.*

How to RSVP: Login to Tassel to RSVP for both your McMaster University Convocation Ceremony and the Indigenous Graduate Celebration - check your McMaster email for instructions!

Via Tassel you can:
• RSVP for your McMaster Convocation Ceremony and the Indigenous Graduate Celebration
• Fill in your preferred name or traditional name, including phonetic pronunciation
• Confirm degree details
• Confirm accessibility needs

Deadline to RSVP for the Indigenous Graduate Celebration:

Wednesday May 20, 2026 @ 11:59 PM 🗓️

Remember to review the Graduation Preparation Guide on the Convocation Hub to get ready for your McMaster University convocation ceremony!

https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/macconvocation

Questions? Contact Ashley at [email protected]!

This Week in ISS! Could it be?! THE END OF THE SEMESTER?! 👀ALREADY? 😱Join us on Tuesday for our Final Soup Day of the ye...
04/06/2026

This Week in ISS! Could it be?! THE END OF THE SEMESTER?! 👀

ALREADY? 😱

Join us on Tuesday for our Final Soup Day of the year! Otherwise, good luck on exams and happy studying! STOODIS! 📚

Address

L. Rue Wilson Building, 1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/macindigenousss

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