McMaster University
Gaǫdadęihwahni:ya:s Transition Program
Discover a culturally safe space to build your community and access support among fellow Indigenous learners before the academic year begins. The Gaǫdadęihwahni:ya:s Transition Program is designed for Indigenous students starting at McMaster in September. Over two enriching weeks in the summer and through a full course option in the fall, you’ll explore culture, university life, and academic skills, all while celebrating Indigenous values and ways of learning.
Indigenous Health Learning Lodge
The Indigenous Health Learning Lodge (IHLL) works alongside the Faculty of Health Sciences towards creating a learning environment that is culturally safe – to work with humility to enable sustainable systems change and to advance the work around concepts of truth, reconciliation and anti-colonization with all aspects of Indigenous health and well-being.
Indigenous Student Services
Here you can find academic support services (academic advising, tutor support, accessibility services), financial support, student development and work programs, and much more.
Indigenous Students Health Sciences Mentorship program
The Indigenous Students Health Sciences Mentorship program invites interested learners to apply to be mentors for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each year, Indigenous learners are recruited from all areas of the Faculty of Health Sciences and related health programs to be Mentors. The ISHS Mentorship program intends to support Mentors with professional development opportunities and linkages with Indigenous and non-Indigenous professional organizations. Mentors are also part of our recruitment and outreach events and activities such as Come Explore Health Careers, which helps Indigenous youth learn about career paths in health sciences. It is often the highlight of the year when we can bring students to McMaster and explore future pathways!
Access Program
McMaster’s Access Program connects equity-deserving students and those from historically under-represented backgrounds with information and supports to set them up for success in university. Once you’re here, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need in your university experience.
Student Success Centre
Services and programs including workshops, one-on-one appointments, research and application support, interview preparation and many more services.