Resources for Indigenous Students

York's Career Centre offers a range of services and events which are open to all York students and new graduates as well as online resources to assist you with job searching, career exploration and finding volunteer opportunities.

The Career Centre strives to provide inclusive career exploration and job search support York's diverse student population. In an effort to continue to make our services culturally sensitive, the Career Centre's Resource Library contains books and resources for Indigenous students. Students who are interested in acquiring additional information regarding aboriginal services and supports are encouraged to visit York's Centre for Aboriginal Student Services.

Career Resources for Indigenous Students

Career & Job Search Support

York University Career Centre: workshops, appointments, and events for York students and new graduates
Jobs Canada Fair: provides dates on job recruitment events and employment services across Canada
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training: a Toronto-based agency offering employment counseling and support with resumé and cover letter writing
Ontario’s Labour Market: Government of Ontario site about work trends and the qualifications needed for current jobs

Job Posting Sites

Experience York (York University Career Centre's Online Job Posting System)
Charity Village: job board for non-profit positions
Culture Works: Canada’s National Cultural Job Board
ECO Canada: job posts for environmental careers
Equitek: provides job postings that encourage diversity and inclusivity
Glassdoor: job posting site that also provides company reviews, salary reports and interview questions
Government of Ontario Job Search: job postings for Ontario job-seekers
Indigenous Link: job board targeted towards Indigenous students
Indigenous Works: Canada's National Indigenous job site
Indeed: extensive job posting site
Job Bank: Government of Canada job search
Talent Egg: job site for graduating students
Windspeaker: job postings specifically targeted to Indigenous people

Internships, Co-ops & Summer Programs

York University Internship Program: internship possibilities for upper-year students
APTN: internship for journalism and broadcasting students
BDC Indigenous Summer Student Indigenous: internships for Indigenous students in Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration programs
BMO Student Internship Program: internship for post-secondary students interested in pursuing a career in banking
ImagineNative: mentorship and bursaries for Indigenous short filmmakers
International Aboriginal Youth Initiative: offers international opportunities for Indigenous youth
Ontario Internship Program: Government of Ontario internship for graduates looking to work within Ontario’s public services
RBC Indigenous: internship and development programs for Indigenous students and young professionals
Scotia Bank Aboriginal Talent: recruitment targeted specifically for Indigenous people
TD Bank: internships for undergraduate students and training programs for financial securities and technology students
Telefilm Canada: provides Indigenous people with the opportunity to gain production experience through on-the-job training

Indigenous Entrepreneur Resources

Business Development Bank of Canada: BDC offers customized, long-term and flexible solutions specially designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Canada One: resource for Canadian small business owners and start-ups
Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship: Indigenous entrepreneurship training
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business: Tools and financing for Aboriginal business
Futurpreneur: financing and mentoring for aspiring Entrepreneurial youth
Ulnooweg: loans and financing programs for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

General Resources for Indigenous Students

Community Services in the Greater Toronto Area

Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto: provides Indigenous-controlled and culturally-based justice alternatives
Anishnawbe Health Toronto: provides traditional healing within a multi-disciplinary health care model
Toronto and York Metis Council: offers cultural events and services for Metis people
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto: offers programs and services including cultural workshops, gatherings, traditional and non-traditional counseling
Native Child and Family Services: offers support to Indigenous parents and child welfare
Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto: provides resources and support to Indigenous women and families
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre: offers programs and services to Indigenous people to encourage personal and spiritual development
2-Spirited People: provides support to 2-Spirited Indigenous people living with or at risk for HIV and related co-infections

Government Resources

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs: Government of Canada site for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
Indigenous Services Canada: Government of Canada site for Indigenous people services
Ontario Human Rights Commission: general information on human rights
Ontario Ministry of Labour: resources for employment standards

Additional Resources

Good Minds: Indigenous educational book resource
The Centre for the North: provides a forum for discussion on issues facing Canada's North

Please Note: Descriptions of many of these resources are taken from language used on external websites. Claims and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Career Centre or York University.

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