Kiskiyihta Indigenous Summer Student Program

Kiskiyihta (Kiskee ih-taah) is the name of SRC's Indigenous Summer Student Program and is a Cree word meaning to learn or to know.

Kiskiyihta provides Indigenous students studying at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution with opportunities for hands-on learning in a research and technology environment at SRC. The program includes unique opportunities to learn and grow that include one-on-one mentorship/coaching and connection points throughout the experience. The program will run for three to four months each summer.

The program is part of SRC's Indigenous Workforce Program, a Pillar 1 Employment initiative from SRC's Indigenous Action Plan, which centres on Indigenous Peoples, communities and businesses to help achieve shared goals. 

How to apply

To be considered for this program, review the criteria below and submit your application through SRC's job portal. 

If there are no opportunities in the job portal, it means we aren't currently accepting applications.

Who is Eligible?

• Saskatchewan residents of First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry
• Students enrolled at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies after period of employment
• Students that can commit to a full-time work term, from May to August, at one of SRC's Saskatchewan locations

SRC's Kiskiyihta Indigenous Summer Student Program is proudly supported by SRC’s Technology-in-Action Fund – a perpetual memorial fund created by the late Ian and Pearl Wahn to support Saskatchewan’s entrepreneurial spirit. Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Institute, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology and the University of Saskatchewan are integral program collaborators, providing financial support, as well as student support and referrals. Funding is also provided by the Government of Canada through Saskatoon Tribal Council and Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment.