Indigenous Students

SAIT is diverse and culturally rich — welcoming Indigenous learners from across the globe. We offer a wide variety of programs and courses to help you shape a successful future.

Academic Upgrading Indigenous Program Event Calendar

Chinook Lodge

Chinook Lodge Resource Centre is a gathering place dedicated to enriching Indigenous student life as well as promoting cultural education and awareness.

Awards, scholarships and bursaries

Explore the many bursaries, scholarships and other awards specifically offered to fund education for Indigenous students.

Partnerships and support

Public and private-sector partnerships make it possible for The Chinook Lodge to provide programs, resources and services that promote student success.

Chinook Lodge Indigenous Students' Alliance

All Indigenous students at SAIT are encouraged to join the SAITSA Indigenous Students' Association and to pursue executive positions available through the alliance.

Academic Upgrading Indigenous Program

SAIT offers a series of courses and experiences to help ease your transition into further study at SAIT or other post-secondary schools.

Indigenous Communities Group Training

Our Indigenous community training programs are delivered on-site and designed to strengthen hands-on and foundational skills for meaningful employment in the Canadian labour market.

Contact Us

Chinook Lodge

403.210.4028
403.210.4524 (fax)
chinook.lodge@sait.ca

Room NN108, Senator Burns Building, SAIT Main Campus

Useful links

Academic Coaching >

Peer Mentorship Program >

Student Development and Counselling >

Student Employment >

Tutoring Services >

Supporting Student Success

We pride ourselves on our commitment to the success of our Inuit, Metis, and First Nations students by providing programs, resources and services for student success through our Chinook Lodge Aboriginal Resource Centre.
SAIT promotes understanding - not only of the culture and values of Indigenous peoples, but of all peoples - and provides the opportunity to meet, engage, and learn together as one diverse community.