What is ISIP?

The Indigenous Student Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis students at the University of Saskatchewan to gain valuable work experience while exploring their career paths. Its goal is to support career development by helping students recognize their skills, reflect on their experiences, and grow professionally. Rooted in the principle of two-eyed seeing the program blends Western and Indigenous ways of knowing. By integrating these perspectives, students are empowered to navigate their careers with confidence and cultural pride.

Benefits of Participation

As an ISIP intern, you will be able to: 

• Participate in a 4-month paid Internship
• Identify and articulate your strengths and skills
• Reflect on your personal and professional experiences
• Engage in career development through meaningful, hands- on learning
• Access support from Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Community members

How do I Apply?

Applications will be open in September. In the meantime, come to Career Services to meet the Indigenous Student Internship Program Lead and book an appointment with our Career Coaches to build your resume and cover letter.

Timeline

• Applications will be open in September.
• Application deadline September 14th.
• Program starts October
• Internships starts January

Eligibility

This program is open to current Indigenous USask students in good academic standing. Students must be willing and able to work for four months starting in January.

• Indigenous students would only be able to participate in this program if they are verified through deybwewin | taapwaywin |tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy
• Preference will be given to students who do not have access to an internship or Co-op within their program. This includes the Edwards School of Business, the College of Engineering, the Department of Computer Science and the College of Education.

Contact Us

For more information, contact Delanie Beavereye, Indigenous Experiential Learning Coordinator at Career Services. 

 The University is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and are proud to support academic opportunities for Indigenous students. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous students provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this program.  Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin |tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of acceptance for this program. 

Please visit: https://indigenous.usask.ca/indigenous-initiatives/deybwewin-taapwaywin-tapwewin.php to proceed through the verification system. If you have any questions or require additional information about deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin please contact: indigenoustruthpolicy@usask.ca