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Pathway Two
How to Declare
Students
Students seeking access to Indigenous-specific opportunities of material gain can complete the Indigenous Welcoming Procedure declaration form. The Indigenous Welcoming Liaison will connect directly with the applicant for follow-up information.
Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff who wish to engage with Pathway Two of the Indigenous Welcoming Procedure can write to the Indigenous Welcoming Committee to begin the process.
Information and Background
Individuals seeking access to Indigenous-Specific Opportunities where there is material gain, require engagement with IWP for eligibility for such opportunities. Examples of Indigenous-specific opportunities material gain includes, but are not limited to scholarships, awards, bursaries, Indigenous specific positions, non-Indigenous specific positions, seats in Indigenous student programs, waiver codes, where there is priority support for Indigenous individuals (i.e housing) or access to Indigenous-specific campus services.
Applicants seeking an Indigenous-specific opportunity of material gain will be asked to submit documentation of their Indigenous citizenship/membership. All information collected will be treated as confidential by the Indigenous Welcoming Procedure, including the Indigenous Welcoming Liaison and Committee.
1. Supporting Documentation
The applicant will be asked to submit one of the following:
- A copy of the applicant鈥檚 Status card, or a Treaty or Membership Card that is issued by an Indigenous governing body, including:
- Indian status card (i.e., Certificate of Indian Status)
- Treaty Card (e.g., Nisga鈥檃 citizen card),
- Inuit Enrolment Card (e.g., NTI Enrolment Card),
- M茅tis Nation Citizenship Card from one of the four provincial affiliates or a valid membership card from one of the M茅tis Settlements of Alberta, the Northwest Territory M茅tis Nation, or the Manitoba M茅tis Federation, or
- Native American Tribal card (USA)
- A Community Confirmation Letter, including:
- A letter confirming membership from their First Nation's governance body,
- A letter confirming enrolment from an Inuit community,
- A letter confirming M茅tis identity by a M茅tis local, council or education authority within the M茅tis Nation homeland recognized by the Metis National Council,
- A letter of support from a community Elder who the applicant has come to know and understand the applicant鈥檚 historical lived experience, or
- A letter confirming membership/enrolment from a US or Canadian federally recognized band/tribal authority.
In situations where the applicant is not able to provide the supporting documentation identified above, the applicant will be asked to explain the reasons for this in their written submission.
2. Additional WRITTEN SUBMISSION OF INDIGENOUS LIVED EXPERIENCE
Applicants seeking an Indigenous-specific opportunity of material gain will be required to submit a written statement of their Indigenous lived experience to the Indigenous Welcoming Guide assigned to their application. This statement invites applicants to share their relationship to their people, community, culture, and responsibilities in ways that are meaningful to them.
The submission can take the form of a narrative or formal letter (no more than 2 pages) providing information relevant to the applicant, addressing the questions, 鈥淲ho Are Your People鈥�, "What is your Indigenous lived experience?" and/or 鈥淲hich community owns you?鈥� The submission structure, format, and writing style will not be considered as a factor in the verification process. Should they wish to do so, applicants can submit in their own Indigenous language with English translation provided.
The purpose of this statement is not to prove citizenship/membership through personal narrative, but to support an Indigenous-governed process of welcoming and verification that is grounded in relational accountability, community connection, and Indigenous ways of knowing.
The Indigenous Welcoming Liaison will be available to support the applicant in navigating any concerns related to supporting documentation.