Indigenous Student Training Programs

Atik Mason Indigenous Commercial Pilot Pathway

Putting Every Child Matters into action

The Atik Mason Ingenious Pilot Pathway offers fully-funded, world-class flight training in the heart of northern Manitoba to Indigenous people who are inspired to become professional pilots. Discover more about how you could become a professional pilot with the Pathway. The Atik Mason Ingenious Pilot Pathway offers fully-funded, world-class flight training in the heart of northern Manitoba to Indigenoupeople who are inspired to become professional pilots.

Apply to Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway

Application Process

Whether you're considering your options post-high school or contemplating a career shift, Indigenous Pilot Pathways welcomes individuals at every stage of life.

Eligible applicants will participate in an interview with the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway team (including Atik Mason) to ensure their suitability for the program.

The Government dictates that pilots must meet specific medical fitness requirements. In the last step of the selection process, applicants must complete a medical declaration form and participate in a medical exam performed by a Civil Aviation Medical Examiner.

Application Eligibility

Prior to applying to become a member of the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway, please confirm that you are:

• Of Canadian Indigenous descent

• A minimum of 18 years old

• In good physical health

• A high school graduate with an official tran­script or diploma

• Hold a form of government-issued identification (driver’s licence, passport, Certificate of Indian status or Nunavut Beneficiary card / NTI card, health card, etc.)

• Have no criminal record

Application Forms

Fill out the application form for Thompson base here:

THOMPSON APPLICATION FORM

Fill out the application form for Rankin base here:

RANKIN APPLICATION FORM

For more information, please check out the weblink below!

SUNTEP Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program

For over forty years SUNTEP has offered a pre-service teacher training program. SUNTEP is a four-year Bachelor of Education degree delivered by the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI), in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan.

Distinct features of the SUNTEP program include small class sizes, one-on-one academic and instructor support, tutorials, and access to professional development opportunities and Michif cultural experiences on and off campus.

The primary goals of SUNTEP are:

• To ensure that people of Métis ancestry are adequately represented in the teaching profession, and

• To ensure SUNTEP graduates are trained to be sensitive to the individual needs of Indigenous students and all students.

LEARN ABOUT

SUNTEP is grounded in foundational education theories that embrace pedagogy of relations, culturally responsive education, diversity, and inclusivity. The program has a strong emphasis on Métis history, Michif language, social justice, and anti-racist/anti-oppressive education. In the program you will learn about:

• Métis Ways of Knowing and Being

• Cross-cultural education

• Métis and First Nation people’s history and culture

• The Michif language and land-based learning

• The Saskatchewan curriculum and societal issues exploring social justice, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist education lenses which extend to the schools and classroom experience

SUNTEP promotes a community of practice between peers, educators, Métis Old Ones/Knowledge Keepers, and the Michif community seeking to enhance equality, inclusivity, and diversity.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with a 65 percent average (U of R requirement), or 70 percent average (U of S requirement) in approved courses;

• Adult or special admission requirements (21 years of age or over, Adult 12 preferred).

• As a condition of field placement in schools, you will be required to provide a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search to the SUNTEP center you apply to. Not all criminal convictions will prevent you from teaching but must be disclosed.  If you have any questions as to whether your criminal record will prevent you from receiving teacher certification you should contact: Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board (SPTRB) at 306-352-2230 or 1-844-690-9741.

• All applicants will be interviewed by a screening committee

TUITION AND FEES
SUNTEP sponsors qualified Métis applicants for all tuition and required fees during the four years of pre-service teacher training.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
To subsidize living expenses, most SUNTEP students borrow money from Saskatchewan student loans and/or Canada student loans while attending university.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications are now open for the fall of 2025!

Early Admission Deadlines are in February. Applications submitted after the early admission deadline will be considered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. Apply early to ensure your seat in this popular program!

To learn more and apply go to Apply | Gabriel Dumont Institute 

Canadian Armed Forces Summer Training Programs

Length: 6-8 weeks (during summer months)

Location: Throughout Canada

Apply By: End of April

Start Date: Summer start

Program Overview

Are you an Indigenous Canadian Citizen looking for a challenging and rewarding experience for the summer? Do you like to make new friends, enjoy doing physical activities and being outdoors? Then our Summer Programs may be exactly what you are looking for. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers five summer training programs that are six to eight weeks in duration, combining a variety of Military training and Indigenous cultural teachings. These programs will help you develop valuable skills such as self-confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, time management, respect and fitness. This opportunity will allow you to find out more about yourself and what you are capable of achieving through hard work, perseverance and teamwork.

The CAF will arrange your travel to and from the program, living accommodations, food, clothing and all equipment. While you are in the program, you will be paid during your participation in the program.

To find which program is right for you, click on the program links below:

Bold Eagle- Bold Eagle - Canada.ca 

Raven- The Raven Indigenous Employment Program - Canada.ca 

Black Bear- Black Bear - Canada.ca 

Carcajou- Carcajou - Canada.ca 

What You Will Learn

All training programs will have culture experiences. The program is designed to ease the transition from Civilian to Military lifestyle, and focuses on common Indigenous spiritual beliefs. All culture programs are led by Elders of different Indigenous groups. During these programs you will have the opportunity to discover Military culture and training. The training you will take part in is based on the Basic Military Qualification course and is taught by experienced Military members. Classes and practical sessions on a variety of different Military subjects such as but not limited to:

• General Military knowledge

• Dress and deportment

• Weapons training

• Navigation

• First Aid

• Marching and drill

Upon Completion

• You will receive the CAF Army Reserve Basic Military Qualification (BMQ).

• You can choose to remain in the CAF (as a Regular Force member, a Reserve Force member or a Canadian Ranger) or to be released from service.

• You may be able to make arrangements with your high school guidance counselor to register your time in the program as career experience credits.

How to Apply

Applicants must meet the following:

• Be an Indigenous person (First Nation {Status or Non-Status}, Métis or Inuit);

• Be a Canadian citizen;

• Be at least 16 years of age;

  • All applicants under the age of 18 must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian to participate in this exciting opportunity.

• Completed grade 10 or 24 credits of Quebec Secondaire IV.

  • If you’re still completing Grade 10, you must send us a letter from your high school outlining the courses you’re taking and your potential to complete them successfully. Make sure to send us your proof of completion early, as you cannot be enrolled in the program without it, and slots fill up early.

• Meet the CAF common enrolment medical standard.

To apply to a summer training program, you must fill out the online application. When filling out the “Program Choices” field, choose “Bold Eagle”, “Raven”, “Black Bear”, “Carcajou”, or “Grey Wolf”. Applications must be submitted by April 30th to allow sufficient processing time before the programs start (depending on availability and screening requirements, applications submitted after this date may still be considered). If you wish to file an application, be sure you submit it to your nearest Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Centre.

Contact Information

For more information about our programs or how to apply, Find a Recruiting Centre near you or visit our Help Centre. Reserve Detachments are also available to process applications for Carcajou and Grey Wolf. You can also request a presentation in your community on the various CAF Indigenous programs.

Go to Summer Training Programs | Canadian Armed Forces to learn more about these fantastic summer programs!