ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ will bring more Indigenous voices into architecture and building design, imbuing these industries with Indigenous values, perspectives and ways of knowing, being and doing.
ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Education Fund
A Dream For What Becomes Of You
There are very few Indigenous professionals working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in Canada. Many engineering and architecture firms work with Indigenous communities but few have Indigenous people working within their organizations. Our partners recognize this and want to help Indigenous people pursue careers in our industry. The fund will provide both financial support and career mentorship.
Post-Secondary Award
We invite all Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students pursuing careers in architecture or engineering to apply to the award. An award of $5,000 will be awarded annually to one successful applicant.
Mentorship
All applicants will have the opportunity to make direct connections with industry professionals while allowing them to fully focus their energy on their studies. This will provide more opportunities for upcoming Indigenous professionals to work at places that meet their goals and needs more effectively.