What is ISIP?
The Indigenous Student Internship Program (ISIP) is designed with the Indigenous Strategy (ohpahotân I oohpaahotaan) as the backbone of the programming. These internships are meant to foster student growth, enhance self-determination, and provide cultural and land-based experiences. The ISIP program utilizes the seven commitments: Safety, Wellness, Stewardship, Representation, Recreation, and Renewal throughout its development, assessment and administration.
ISIP is generously supported by the Oyateki project - a collaborative initiative that is creating opportunities for Indigenous learners to be full partners in their education and journey to meaningful work.
Benefits of Participation
As an ISIP intern, you will be able to:
- Participate in a minimum 4-month paid internship.
- Build connections amongst your student peers, community, and industry.
- Receive professional development support before, during, and after your internship.
- Participate in Land Based and Cultural Learning Opportunities
- Access support from Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Community Members Grow personally and professionally, with potential access to long term employment
How do I Apply?
Students may apply for the ISIP program by submitting the following information:
- Fill out Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Timeline
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2025 - The ISIP coordinator will contact you to follow up with your application and discuss your eligibility for the program.
- Program Start Date: January 2025
- Internships Start: May 2025
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 2025.
- 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 Jeanelle Desjarlais, 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