Aboriginal Mentorship Program - AMP

SRC's Aboriginal Mentorship Program is on pause. We appreciate the support from our funders/collaborators and hope to continue these relationships in the coming years.

At SRC, we value the positive, long-term relationships we have with Indigenous communities, and we’re dedicated to participating in and supporting initiatives that can benefit Indigenous people.

SRC is committed to fostering Indigenous participation in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines by supporting students as they progress through their post-secondary education with opportunities to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

The program aims to connect Indigenous post-secondary students in the STEM disciplines with SRC mentors to help them take their education and experience to the next level. Our program kicks off in the spring of each year and includes one-on-one coaching and mentoring, along with meaningful paid summer employment and opportunities to help students develop skills and gain experience that will further their studies and future careers.

Am I eligible?

  • Saskatchewan resident, of First Nation (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit ancestry
  • Enrolled at a post-secondary institution in a STEM-related discipline; returning to full-time studies after a period of summer employment
  • Can commit to a 16-week May to August paid work placement at one of our locations in Saskatchewan 

Hear from past AMP students 

thomas lavergneThomas Lavergne 

To hear about Environmental Engineering student Thomas’ experience, watch the video above or read his blog post.

 

 

 

Jaz GatinJaz Gatin

Agriculture student Jaz shares his experience in the program. Read more.

 

 

 

Chennoa TraceyChennoa Tracey

Mechanical Engineering student Chennoa looks back her time in the program. Read more.

 

 

 

Tomika PinayTomika Pinay

Environmental Engineering student Tomika and her mentor share their AMP experience. Read more.

 

 

 

ashley carlsonAshley Carlson

Hear firsthand from Environmental Sciences student Ashley about her two summers in the program. Read more.

 

 

AMP is proudly supported by SRC’s Technology-in-Action Fund – a perpetual memorial fund created to support Saskatchewan’s entrepreneurial spirit. Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Institute, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina are integral program collaborators, providing financial support, as well as student support and referrals.  

 

six students in src's aboriginal mentorship program

AMP provides meaningful summer employment and opportunities to help students develop skills and gain experience that will help them in their studies and future careers.  

src students raise a tipi on national aboriginal day

AMP students volunteer at National Aboriginal Day.

two src lab technicians

AMP students have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in a variety of industries. 

student with src mentor looking at maps

AMP students are connected with an SRC mentor throughout the school year.

two src technicians conduct air sampling tests

The AMP program aims to provide meaningful summer employment and opportunities for Aboriginal post-secondary students in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines.

four female src students stand in front of a tipi

AMP students not only learn from their mentors, they learn from the other students in the program.

two src female lab employees at the bench

Apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects

src employee does ground water testing

Gain experience in the field