CBH CIRCLE is an Affiliate Partner of the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub.
Organizations led by and serving Indigenous peoples with a focus on research, education, and knowledge sharing.
Vanier College's A'nó:wara Indigenous Student Centre supports Indigenous students through cultural programming and the Vanier Indigenous Circle. The centre's page uses a 'Send email' web form rather than a published address; reachable by phone extension.
The Assiniboine College Students' Association (ACSA) is the student union representing Assiniboine College students in Brandon. Indigenous student representation and engagement is carried out through ACSA's elected council and events. A distinct standing 'Indigenous Affairs' branch or dedicated representative could not be confirmed on the current ACSA website.
University of Waterloo chapter of AISES supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in STEM and STEM-adjacent fields; explicitly invites STEM students. Highly relevant for technological/data workshops.
Indigenous student activity council/club at the Sask Polytech Prince Albert campus, ratified under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students' Association (SPSA); a point of contact to gauge broader student interest.
Research centre within the College of Education supporting innovative Indigenous education research and providing resources for graduate students; a potential partner for data-analysis workshops related to educational research.
Program administered by the Saskatchewan Research Council providing Indigenous post-secondary students with hands-on STEM learning, summer jobs and mentorship, in collaboration with institutions like the University of Regina and Gabriel Dumont Institute.
Unites members for social activities, friendship and learning, strengthening community among First Nations, Inuit, Metis and non-Indigenous students. Student space at 220 North Power Plant.
Aboriginally-determined research-creation studio-lab at Concordia's Indigenous Futures Research Centre, co-directed by Jason Edward Lewis and Skawennati. Ensures Indigenous presence in digital/virtual environments through projects like Skins, CyberPowWow and the Abundant Intelligences AI research program – strong alignment with machine learning/AI in Indigenous contexts.
Actua is Canada's largest STEM outreach organization; its Indigenous-leadership-guided InSTEM program engages Inuit, Metis and First Nations youth (35,000+ per year in 200+ communities) in culturally relevant, land-based STEM experiences, including in-school K-12 workshops and grade 5-8 summer camps. A national partner that could bring Indigenous-focused STEM programming - and bioinformatics/data components - to the NWT.
National program blending land-based learning with STEM education, with summer programs in Indigenous communities; could incorporate bioinformatics elements.
Actua's National Indigenous Youth in STEM (InSTEM) program engages Indigenous youth in STEM through culturally relevant, land-based learning experiences and regional InSTEM Hubs. YukonU Youth Moving Mountains is part of the Actua Network, making Actua an established national partner for delivering STEM/bioinformatics outreach in Yukon.
Actua's InSTEM program engages Indigenous youth across Canada through culturally relevant STEM experiences, school workshops and summer camps (delivered locally in NB via network members). Potential interest: development of bioinformatics-focused modules.
Works on data governance for First Nations communities in Alberta; focus on Indigenous data sovereignty and management makes it key for researchers working with community data.
National organization supporting Indigenous students in STEM fields, with chapters in Alberta.
AISES is a national (US and Canada) non-profit advancing Indigenous peoples in science, technology, engineering and math through scholarships, chapters, mentorship and career programming. It runs Canadian operations (aises.ca) and supports college chapters including one at the University of Manitoba, with the North Star AISES Alliance covering the region. General inquiries go to info@aises.org; chapter inquiries use chapters@aises.org.
McGill student chapter of AISES, focused on increasing Indigenous representation in STEM. Runs and facilitates outreach and community events engaging local Indigenous youth in STEM disciplines, often with First Peoples' House. The single most directly relevant group in Quebec for statistics/ML/AI/bioinformatics workshops.
Indigenous-governed research institute at Lakehead with a mandate to support mino-bimaadiziwin (the good life) among Anishinaabe peoples through research situated in Anishinaabe Kendaasiwin. Privileges Anishinaabe ways of knowing/being, and is a key partner for Indigenous-led data/bioinformatics projects driven by Indigenous priorities.
Indigenous institute focused on Indigenous education and training (campuses at Munsee-Delaware Nation and Nipissing First Nation). Potential host for workshops demonstrating data analysis in Indigenous contexts.
A University of Calgary (Arctic Institute of North America) initiative co-developing genomics knowledge-mobilization tools to support biodiversity monitoring, conservation and wildlife co-management for northern Indigenous Peoples. Its online database and geospatial platform work could directly benefit from bioinformatics workshops; a supporting partner rather than an Indigenous organization itself.
The only student association representing First Nations and Inuit students at Université Laval. Founded ~2003 and officially recognized in 2018, it builds a support network, shares events, jobs and scholarship information, and works alongside the university's Cercle des Premiers Peuples cultural space. Alternate email aea@asso.ulaval.ca.
CIHR-funded regional network offering mentorship, learning opportunities and financial support to Indigenous students and early-career researchers pursuing Indigenous health research across Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland & Labrador. Strong alignment with health-data/bioinformatics capacity building.
Policy-research secretariat for Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkati and Innu First Nations in Atlantic Canada, collaborating with academic institutions on Indigenous education and research needs — potentially including bioinformatics and data analysis.
UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College runs an NSERC PromoScience-funded outreach program, 'Youth Engagement in Veterinary Medicine: A Model to Enhance Indigenous Youth Connection to STEM,' including one-day workshops introducing Indigenous high-school students to veterinary medicine and STEM, an expanded Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp (with an Indigenous Vet Camp pilot providing seats, travel and accommodation for Indigenous youth from Atlantic Canada and the North), and outreach sessions at Maritime elementary and high schools. Could incorporate bioinformatics workshops into its STEM engagement efforts.
The primary public post-secondary institution in the NWT, serving a largely Indigenous (Dene, Inuvialuit, Metis, Cree) student body across three campuses and 23 community learning centres. Offers certificate, diploma, trades and university-transfer programs, including a Bachelor of Education (with U. Saskatchewan) and BSc Nursing (with U. Victoria). Delivers Indigenous studies programming, Elder mentorship and Indigenous student support services. A strong candidate to host bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops and a recommended home for a dedicated bioinformatics program.
The research division of Aurora College, operating three regional research centres: Western Arctic Research Centre (Inuvik), South Slave Research Centre (Fort Smith) and North Slave Research Centre (Yellowknife). ARI supports scientific, technological and Indigenous knowledge research to benefit NWT residents, manages the NWT Research Database and licensing, and facilitates Indigenous-led, community-based research projects in environmental science, health and community development that often require data-analysis and bioinformatics skills. Recommended site for an Indigenous bioinformatics research centre.
Non-profit dedicated to protecting and promoting the language and culture of the Inuit of Nunavik (Northern Quebec). Runs Inuktitut promotion, genealogy and traditional-skills programs – potential interest in bioinformatics for genetic genealogy and language/cultural preservation.
Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres supporting Indigenous students through various programs; could help promote bioinformatics workshops to urban Indigenous communities.
Indigenous-led CIHR network supporting Indigenous health research leadership and capacity in BC. Now advanced through SFU's Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), led by Dr. Krista Stelkia.
BCIT department providing a home-away-from-home for Indigenous students, including the Indigenous Gathering Place (Mi Chap Tukw) with kitchen/computing facilities and an emergency assistance fund; applied-tech focus relevant to data/bioinformatics.
Bison Spirit is an entry-level, strengths-based Indigenous leadership program for new First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at UM (fewer than 30 completed credit hours). It helps students build belonging, confidence and foundational leadership skills through twice-monthly gatherings featuring shared dinners, teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, workshops and mentorship check-ins. It is the feeder pathway into the more advanced Paskwamostos Wawiyaw (formerly ICE) program.
The Brandon University Indigenous Student Collective is a BUSU collective providing services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, including an Elders' Program, a Mentor Program, counselling, and social and cultural events. It organizes fundraisers and graduation events and participates in the Canadian Federation of Students' National Aboriginal Caucus campaigns for Indigenous peoples' rights. It is based out of the Indigenous Peoples' Centre in the A. E. McKenzie Building.
Uses data analysis in educational leadership for decision-making (different domain from bioinformatics).
Promotes Indigenous engagement in STEAM, facilitates learning opportunities and provides professional development for Indigenous and non-Indigenous STEAM students.
Centre offering Indigenous learning courses and supporting Indigenous students through advising and mentorship at Camosun College.
Indigenous outreach at Canada's national synchrotron (at USask) that integrates Indigenous perspectives into STEM through projects like the Bison and Berry Projects using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach; a potential partner for complementary bioinformatics workshops.
Long-standing UQAC centre (nearly 25 years) supporting Indigenous students through programs, financial aid and services, housed in the Pavillon de la culture des peuples autochtones Rio Tinto. Also runs 'the Cercle' bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
Dedicated resource and support hub for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at the French-language College Boreal. Key francophone contact point for Indigenous student outreach (language accessibility matters for workshops).
Supports the academic, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of Indigenous students at York, offering learning skills, career supports and cultural workshops. Located at 246 York Lanes.
Health research centre focused on rural, northern and Indigenous communities. Data-intensive health research (mental health, maternal/child health, chronic disease) with potential bioinformatics/epidemiological applications relevant to Indigenous health.
UdeM's student centre supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, running the Salon Uatik lounge and sociocultural activities in a culturally safe space. UdeM offers a Master's in Bioinformatics, providing local capacity for Indigenous-focused workshops.
The Cercle consultatif autochtone advises Manitoba's francophone Universite de Saint-Boniface on its institutional approach to reconciliation and its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Composed largely of members from the Francophone Metis community, the circle helps guide the university's engagement with Indigenous partners. Consultation and collaboration are central to its work.
Student association at UQAM uniting members of First Nations and anyone interested in the culture and realities of First Peoples. Located in local R-M227. UQAM offers programs and research in data science that could align with Indigenous-focused workshops.
Chiefs of Ontario's RDM initiative focuses on data sovereignty, governance and management of First Nations data, maintaining relationships with ICES and researchers. Directly relevant to Indigenous health and genomic data work.
Student group providing support through cultural and social activities. Phone 780-539-2092.
Support team with First Nations Access Coordinators at multiple campuses helping students transition, offering cultural activities, workshops and gatherings with Elders and knowledge keepers.
An international initiative supporting Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, known for advancing the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance and developing tools and frameworks for ethical data management. Named in the source report as a recommended partner to bring data-governance expertise to NWT Indigenous data and bioinformatics work.
The only French-language post-secondary institution in the NWT, located in downtown Yellowknife (established 2011) and affiliated with the University of the Arctic. Offers business administration and public-relations diplomas and workforce training for the Franco-tenois community. Included here as an Indigenous-focused partner because it collaborates with the Indigenous-led Dechinta Centre and could co-host regional workshops; it is not itself an Indigenous organization.
Aboriginal Resource Centre at CNC providing tutoring, a computer lab, cultural activities and navigator/advisor support for Indigenous students.
Indigenous Education team supporting students with funding applications, academic advising and referrals at College of the Rockies.
CYFN administers the Yukon Native Language Centre and supports educational, health, justice, natural-resources and cultural initiatives for Yukon First Nations. Its network and influence across the 14 Yukon First Nations make it valuable for promoting and organizing workshops that align with First Nations priorities; it also employs research and data-analyst staff (e.g., health survey/data analysts).
Student-led Coyote Council supports Indigenous voice and leadership; Indigenous Student Support Office contacts neastly@mhc.ab.ca / ccairns@mhc.ab.ca.
Central hub for Indigenous students at Dalhousie offering a supportive environment, tutoring (including Mathematics and Statistics), and information on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Horizon Awards. Its direct provision of quantitative-subject support and STEM funding awareness make it a strong candidate for data/bioinformatics workshop outreach.
An Indigenous-led, land-based, university-accredited educational institution based in Yellowknife/Denendeh - described as the only land-based university-accredited program of its kind. Offers post-secondary courses and semester programs (including the Dechinta Certificate for Research and Learning) delivered by Indigenous experts, Elders, professors and knowledge keepers, in partnership with UBC, University of Alberta and College Nordique Francophone. Emphasizes self-determination and sustainable northern communities; a prime partner for culturally grounded bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops.
Academic department grounded in the priorities and knowledge of Saskatchewan's Indigenous communities, supporting undergraduate and graduate students exploring Indigenous society, culture and knowledge; a possible partner for workshops bridging traditional knowledge and modern data analysis.
A partnership between UNB, the Ulnooweg Education Centre and JEDI (with multi-year support from the Mastercard Foundation) that enhances STEAM education for Indigenous youth through mobile technology units. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics and data analysis into STEAM curriculum.
Provides personalized support, funding information, academic workshops and cultural activities with Indigenous student centres on both campuses.
Student-run collective within the Douglas Students' Union providing a welcoming environment for Indigenous students.
A data-management research support service that works with Indigenous knowledge holders to make Local Traditional Knowledge and Community-Based Monitoring datasets available, integrating Indigenous knowledge with advanced data-management practices. A supporting partner (US-based) relevant to data-governance and analysis capacity for Nunavut communities.
Canada's first Indigenous Protected Area (established 2018), covering roughly 14,250 km2 in the NWT and led by Dehcho First Nations. The Dehcho K'ehodi Stewardship and Guardian Program conducts patrols, research and environmental monitoring and mentors youth - work that generates ecological and biodiversity data and could benefit from data-analysis/bioinformatics capacity for environmental stewardship.
Centre for gathering, reflection and cultural practice supporting Indigenous students at Emily Carr, hosting the Aboriginal Speakers series and Talking Circles.
Student collective for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students at Emily Carr providing peer community support.
Université Laval's institutional First Peoples portal coordinating Indigenous student integration, the Cercle des Premiers Peuples cultural space, an Indigenous Health Interest Group (GISA), and decolonization/indigenization programs. Laval has strong bioinformatics and computational biology research, making it a promising venue for Indigenous data/bioinformatics workshops.
Offers cultural activities, academic workshops, tutoring, peer mentorship and the Summer Indigenous Institute (academic transition). Its existing academic-workshop programming makes it a primary contact for data/AI workshops. Located Room F215.
Campus student associations at FNUniv fostering community and leadership among Indigenous students and organizing cultural events; the most direct route to reach the student body per campus. Also: saskatoonstudentassoc@ and ncstudent@firstnationsuniversity.ca.
UPEI's Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) brings Indigenous knowledge and methodologies to the forefront of academic research and teaching, upholding UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action. Offers Indigenous Studies Major and Minor (taught by Indigenous instructors) and emphasizes research-based Indigenous methodologies and the role of Elders. Its focus on integrative research models could support bioinformatics and data-analysis initiatives grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. Located in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 236.
Student-centered, research-oriented faculty focused on Indigenous issues; potential to integrate bioinformatics/data analysis into Indigenous research methodologies.
Founded in 1974, QNW/FAQ defends the rights and interests of Indigenous women in Quebec and urban areas across health, education and justice. Runs the Iskweu Project, building a databank and interactive map on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people – a data/analysis initiative that could benefit from data-science workshops.
Established in 2022, the First Nation School Board provides public education through Yukon First Nations worldviews, tailoring programming and assessment to reflect First Nations perspectives across schools including Chief Zzeh Gittlit School (Vuntut Gwitchin) and Ross River School (Ross River Dena Council). Its schools could serve as venues for introductory bioinformatics/STEM workshops for younger students.
Policy and advocacy organization representing First Nations in BC, supporting First Nations students and education and a key player in the BC Tripartite Education Agreement.
A school created for and by First Nations, propelled by Executive Education HEC Montréal and led by Indigenous directors. Delivers management, leadership and governance training to Indigenous professionals – a potential partner for data/analytics skills workshops for Indigenous professionals.
Canada's first provincial First Nations health authority; partners with the Silent Genomes Project and Northern Biobank Initiative and promotes culturally safe genomic/health research.
FNHSSM works with 63 First Nations, 7 tribal councils and 3 PTOs in Manitoba to advance First Nations health, well-being and self-determination. It runs a dedicated Data Sovereignty program and the Health Information Research Governance Committee (HIRGC), building First Nations capacity to govern and analyze their own data, plus Regional Health and Social Surveys and an e-Health/ICT unit. This makes it highly relevant to Indigenous data governance and sovereignty.
Provides culturally relevant services to Indigenous students across all three U of T campuses, supporting academic success, personal growth and leadership. Central hub (563 Spadina Ave, 3rd Floor); host for ISA and SAGE UT.
Promotes the OCAP principles (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) for First Nations data governance; frameworks highly relevant to bioinformatics/data analysis.
First Nations-governed national body advancing Indigenous data sovereignty and the OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access and Possession) principles; referenced in the source material as central to ethical Indigenous data governance and relevant to First Nations across Saskatchewan.
National First Nations organization advancing the OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) principles and First Nations data sovereignty; head office in Akwesasne, Ontario. Central authority on Indigenous data governance directly relevant to genomic/health data and bioinformatics ethics.
Indigenous-led non-profit mandated by First Nations leadership to advance digital literacy, connectivity, and data/technology governance for all 204 First Nations in BC. Runs technology training programs and research on Indigenous data sovereignty.
First Nations-controlled university specializing in Indigenous knowledge while providing post-secondary education across many fields for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students; programs in Indigenous Health and related sciences could benefit from bioinformatics/data workshops.
Supports Indigenous learners' academic success, personal development and leadership at Trent's Peterborough and Durham campuses; offers counselling, tutoring and financial assistance information. Crucial hub for connecting with Indigenous students.
Durham College's Indigenous centre ('a nest away from home') providing a supportive, culturally relevant environment for Indigenous students across the Oshawa and Whitby campuses.
Dawson College's First Peoples' Centre (room 3E.15) provides support and resources for Indigenous students and hosts an Indigenous Student Association. Part of the Dawson First Peoples' Initiative.
First Nations-governed Crown corporation supporting revitalization of Indigenous languages, arts and culture in BC; a potential partner for data-analysis workshops on language/cultural data.
Central hub supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students (30+ years) with academic, wellness, cultural and spiritual resources.
Central hub for Indigenous student support (First Peoples' House) and institutional Indigenous strategy (Office of Indigenous Initiatives) at McGill. Partners with student groups including the ISA and AISES chapter; given McGill's genomics/bioinformatics strength, a key gateway for Indigenous data workshops.
Home away from home for 450+ Indigenous students at Queen's; provides academic advising, cultural counselling, peer mentorship. Hub for InEng, ILSA and SAGE; a key contact for STEM/data workshop outreach.
A partnership between New Brunswick employers, universities, Indigenous students and government (delivered through JEDI) that provides experiential learning opportunities for Indigenous students, including funding to remove financial barriers and support culturally safe education. Potential interest: bioinformatics and data analysis internships or projects.
Student-led caucus established in 2012 representing Indigenous students at Grenfell Campus; meets in the Indigenous Student Lounge (AS-2027). Directly represents Indigenous student interests and is a natural channel to promote skill-building and STEM/data workshops.
Metis-governed institute ensuring a strong Metis voice in post-secondary education and research in Saskatchewan, with programs and university partnerships; a potential partner for culturally relevant data/bioinformatics initiatives for Metis communities.
Not-for-profit research funding organization that initiates, funds and manages genomics partnerships and research, including work benefiting Indigenous communities.
The Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA) is an international Indigenous-led network that authored the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics), complementing the FAIR principles. Though not PEI-specific, it (with the Research Data Alliance's International Indigenous Data Sovereignty Interest Group) is directly relevant to any PEI bioinformatics/data-analysis work with Indigenous communities, providing the governance framework for managing biological and cultural data ethically.
Central hub offering inclusive, intercultural space and personal, social, cultural and academic support to Metis, First Nations and Inuit students at USask; also provides space for Indigenous student leadership groups to meet.
First Nations-controlled college of the Heiltsuk Nation providing culturally relevant post-secondary education in Bella Bella.
Enables First Nations, Metis or Inuit undergraduate students to gain research experience in environmental fields, combining Indigenous knowledge with STEM.
ICES has partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities enabling Indigenous-driven analyses of ICES data under data governance/sharing agreements. Supports Indigenous-driven use of data, potentially including bioinformatics applications in health research.
Paid summer research internship program for Indigenous high-school students (Metro Vancouver & Kelowna) in neuroscience and biomedical engineering, fields reliant on large-dataset analysis and a pathway toward bioinformatics/data analysis.
Provides a gathering centre and various supports for Indigenous students; Tatsikiistamik Middle Bull Lounge is a dedicated Indigenous student space.
An Indigenous-led non-profit, envisioned by youth in Pond Inlet, that empowers Northern Indigenous youth to shape Arctic research and bridges Indigenous Knowledge with Western science through its ScIQ approach. Its promotion of integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with modern scientific methods, including data analysis, aligns closely with bioinformatics/data-workshop goals.
Non-profit connecting Indigenous youth to STEM and arts programming; promotes Indigenous ways of knowing in STEM and trains professionals to work with Indigenous youth.
Indigenous youth-led non-profit providing culturally relevant, Indigenous-led STEM/STEAM programming that integrates Indigenous Ways of Knowing with Western STEM; a potential partner for developing bioinformatics workshops.
Indigenous-led non-profit delivering culturally relevant STEM/STEAM programming (workshops, camps, mentorship) using Two-Eyed Seeing. Referenced in Ontario research as a potential partner for bioinformatics workshops integrating Indigenous knowledge. Note: nationally scoped, headquartered in Calgary.
Bridging program at CNA's Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus easing Indigenous learners' transition into post-secondary study; curriculum explicitly includes mathematics and sciences, making participants a well-prepared, directly interested audience for statistics, machine learning and data-analysis workshops.
CNA Happy Valley-Goose Bay program focused on Indigenous law/governance, leadership and financial skills. Students may find data-analysis skills valuable for community development and governance roles (e.g., Indigenous data governance).
Represents Indigenous-controlled adult and post-secondary educational institutes in BC, offering college/university programs with community-based delivery; a potential partner for promoting bioinformatics workshops.
Dedicated Indigenous Affairs presence at Grenfell Campus (on traditional Mi'kmaw territory) serving 300+ Indigenous students, offering an Indigenous Student Lounge and Resource Centre. Key regional partner for academic enrichment and STEM/data-analysis workshops.
Assiniboine's Indigenous Affairs team offers holistic supports and services to First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, liaising with academic advisors and connecting students to community resources. Director of Indigenous Education Kris Desjarlais coordinates the college's Indigenization strategy; Crystal Bunn organizes cultural events and supports sponsorship, housing and childcare; and Cecil Roulette provides culturally based academic advising. The team is also a resource for all students and faculty seeking to understand Indigenous cultures.
Funded internships (valued $12,500-$50,000, NSERC-supported) letting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students participate in applied research; an excellent avenue for introducing bioinformatics and data-analysis projects.
Offers Indigenous Arts (arts_info@banffcentre.ca, 403-762-6180) and Indigenous Leadership (leadership@banffcentre.ca, 1-888-255-6327) programs.
Initiative to increase representation of Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students in the legal profession. Primarily law-focused, but its aim of empowering Indigenous students could extend to encouraging skills in emerging fields such as data science.
Student society at the Edwards School of Business creating a supportive community for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in commerce; the growing role of data analytics in business makes members a plausible workshop audience.
Collaborates with the Athabasca University Students' Union to represent Indigenous students.
RRC Polytech's Indigenous Education area fosters community, career options and cultural connection for First Nations, Metis and Inuit learners, who can apply to any program for free. Its Indigenous Student Support & Community Relations department operates support centres at the Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campus, each with a computer lab, kitchen and resource library, plus advising, counselling, Elders and employment supports. The department reports strong graduate outcomes.
Ontario Tech's IECS runs cultural programming plus STEM/STEAM outreach (including the Turtle Island Summer Camp) from the Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre and Mukwa's Den. Existing STEM outreach makes it a relevant workshop partner.
Lab supporting community-based research on environmental justice (Canada's Chemical Valley), building tools and policy-relevant work for Indigenous communities. Focus on environmental data could benefit from environmental-genomics/ecological-data bioinformatics.
Formerly Aboriginal Access to Engineering; nationally recognized program providing holistic academic, sociocultural and professional support to Indigenous engineering students and running STEM outreach for Indigenous youth. Spawned STEMInA (campus-wide Indigenous STEM support). Highly relevant STEM partner.
Collective of Indigenous graduate students at the University of Alberta focused on advocacy, professional development, networking and Indigenization of the academy.
Dalhousie unit focused on Indigenous health, community engagement and health-related research. Its health-research focus aligns with bioinformatics applications such as genomic studies and health data analysis.
Program focused on community-driven research projects in Aboriginal health, emphasizing data sovereignty and ethical research practices; a natural fit for bioinformatics and health data analysis.
Supports Indigenous learners through mentoring, cultural engagement and academic guidance; the university also has an Aboriginal Society student group.
George Brown's Indigenous Initiatives department with Indigenous Student Centres at St. James, Casa Loma and Waterfront campuses. A key Toronto college contact for reaching Indigenous students for data-literacy workshops.
Focuses on indigenization and reconciliation efforts, supporting Indigenous students across disciplines.
Represents Ontario's Indigenous-owned and operated education and training institutions, providing culturally holistic learning environments. As member institutes expand STEM offerings, a valuable coordinating partner for cross-institute bioinformatics/data workshops.
IKRC supports Indigenous students academically and culturally; CUE Indigenous Fellowship (cif@student.concordia.ab.ca) is a student-led club collaborating with the IKRC.
AIM-HI Network at UCalgary is one of eight CIHR-funded Indigenous Mentorship Network Programs; provides mentorship for Indigenous health researchers working with health data.
Network providing mentorship, training and opportunities for Indigenous scholars/trainees in health and STEM-related research, supporting the next generation of Indigenous health and STEM scholars. Strong candidate to co-organize bioinformatics/data workshops.
Founded in 2021, INSA provides a safe space for Indigenous nursing students at UNB, advocates for equity in healthcare, and connects students with Indigenous nursing alumni and professionals. Operates within the broader Nutsihpiluwewicik (Pathways to Nursing) program. Potential interest: application of bioinformatics/data analysis in healthcare and nursing research.
The Indigenous Observation Network is a community-based monitoring program of the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (73 First Nations and Tribes across the Yukon River Basin, including Yukon Territory) in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey. It has collected 1,600+ surface-water geochemistry samples at 35 sites and trained 300+ Indigenous citizens in sampling. Its large environmental datasets are well suited to bioinformatics/data-analysis training on ecosystem and climate change.
Connects Indigenous education advocates across Ontario's college system. More administrative, but a valuable networking resource for coordinating workshop outreach across colleges.
The Indigenous Peoples' Centre is Brandon University's home for all Indigenous students (Metis, Inuit, First Nation Status and Non-Status) and a welcoming space for the wider campus. It offers transition, academic, cultural/spiritual and personal supports, including tutoring, Elder visits, ceremonies, and the annual 'Our Journey' graduation celebration. It houses the Ishkode Saakaykateh Indigenous Student Transition Program and the Brandon University Indigenous Student Collective (BUISC). Roughly 13% of BU students identify as Indigenous.
Health research centre housed at FNUniv focused on health-related research in an Indigenous context; a potential point of connection for applying bioinformatics/data analysis to Indigenous community health issues.
Research network collaborating with Indigenous communities and health systems; work necessarily involves health data analysis skills and methodologies.
Administers Memorial's Indigenous Research Agreement and Research Involving Indigenous Groups policy, emphasizing Indigenous ownership, control, access and possession (OCAP) of data. Directly relevant to Indigenous data governance and could anchor culturally grounded bioinformatics/data-analysis initiatives.
Network facilitating Indigenous-focused research and collaboration at U of T, increasing visibility of Indigenous scholars and advancing environmental stewardship/sovereignty. Research engagement could extend to bioinformatics/data analysis (environmental genomics, health data).
Assists in developing ethical research methodologies and promotes Indigenous data sovereignty, crucial for data management in bioinformatics.
CNA's Indigenous Resource Centre at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus provides a culturally grounded gathering, study and support space incorporating Indigenous culture and values to increase accessibility and retention. Central contact point for engaging Indigenous learners at CNA on STEM/data workshops.
Connects First Nations, Inuit and Metis undergraduate STEM students with science/engineering faculty for one-on-one mentorship, academic advice, skill development and career guidance. Strong avenue to introduce bioinformatics workshops.
International research and teaching program promoting Indigenous self-determination in science and technology; closely associated with SING Canada. (Note: the U of A research hub was dissolved Aug 2024.)
Comprehensive Indigenous Services offering a 'Circle of Services' and the Niitsitapi Gathering Place.
Indigenous Services foster an environment of respect and trust; Olds College uses data analysis in smart-farming initiatives (collaboration with University of Guelph).
USask program supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students academically and in their careers, with dedicated STEM pathways providing mentorship and career experiences. Over 100 students have benefited from ISAP's STEM programming.
Student-run community of Indigenous students and allies at McGill that fosters Indigenous community growth and unites students, working in collaboration with First Peoples' House. Alternate email indigsa.mcgill@gmail.com.
Working group of Indigenous learners spanning Ontario institutions. Could facilitate data science workshops that reach Indigenous students across multiple institutions at once.
Champlain College Saint-Lambert's Indigenous Student Ambassadors program supports Indigenous students as part of its Onkwehón:we Initiatives. Reached via Jennifer Kanerahtorónkwas Paul (college MIO) or Instagram @isa.champlaincollege.
Central hub for Indigenous students to gather and find belonging. Indigenous Support Line 780-791-4800.
The Indigenous Student Centre is the University of Manitoba's central hub for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, located in Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge on the Fort Garry campus. It provides holistic, culturally grounded advising alongside programming such as the Qualico Bridge to Success and Blankstein Momentum programs, and connects students with tutoring, an Elders/Knowledge Keeper-in-Residence program, and most other UM Indigenous student groups.
Engages First Nations, Inuit and Metis students, striving for academic excellence and running learning circles/workshops. History of hosting workshops suggests openness to data/AI/bioinformatics sessions.
Builds community for Indigenous students at Western with skill building and academic counselling; hosts SAGE (graduate) and Infinite Reach (Metis) networks. Located in Western Student Services Building.
Centre (name meaning 'Learning and Help' in Mi'kmaw) that empowers, encourages and educates students in an environment rooted in Indigenous cultures and values, offering academic advising referrals and Writing Centre appointments. Broad educational mandate is open to STEM/data skills initiatives.
Indigenous Student Council builds community; Indigenous Student Services provides cultural, wellness, academic and financial support. Phone 780-871-5444.
NBCC operates Indigenous student gathering centres across four campuses: Mawiomi Place (Miramichi), Wabanaki Student Centre (Moncton), Menahqesk Centre (Saint John) and the Kilun Lounge (Woodstock), supported by Indigenous Student Success Coaches. Potential interest: introductory workshops on data analysis and bioinformatics.
Central hub (Juniper House) for Indigenous students at MUN's St. John's campus, offering academic, cultural and personal supports including tutoring, study/computer spaces, an Elder's space, scholarships and employment resources. Well positioned to host or promote STEM/data-analysis workshops to Indigenous students across disciplines.
John Abbott College's Indigenous Student Resource Centre (room H-417) offers services tailored to Indigenous students, alongside an Indigenous Studies program. General inbox Indigenous@johnabbott.qc.ca.
Alternative pathway for Indigenous students to transition from high school into engineering/science, completing prerequisites with mentorship and academic support. Could incorporate bioinformatics workshops in its STEM curriculum.
Operates Indigenous Student Centres on Laurier's Waterloo and Brantford campuses, providing holistic support including academic guidance and financial aid workshops for self-identified Indigenous students. Also hosts SAGE gatherings for graduate students.
Mohawk College's well-resourced Indigenous Student Services with a dedicated gathering space (Kanakti:yo) and a dedicated team. Potential partner for data-related workshops for Indigenous students in Hamilton.
Offers academic, social and cultural support; RDP's AI and Data Analytics program has designated Indigenous seats. New Ponokaisissahta Indigenous Student Centre opened Jan 2025. Phone 403-357-3672.
STU's Indigenous Student Services provides academic, personal, financial and cultural support, an Elder-in-Residence program, workshops, traditional ceremonies and guest speakers. The Wabanaki Student Centre (top floor, James Dunn Hall) serves as a daily home-away-from-home for Indigenous students, who make up ~10% of STU's population. Potential interest: workshops on data analysis in Indigenous contexts.
The Indigenous Student Services Centre supports First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at the University of Winnipeg from application through convocation, providing academic advising, the Transition Year Program, study-skills workshops and free peer tutoring in writing, science and math. It offers Elders-in-Residence, a laptop program, peer mentoring and cultural/social activities, plus an Indigenous Student Lounge. Located at 2L01 Lockhart Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg R3B 2E9.
Lakehead's Indigenous Student Services Centre (Thunder Bay) providing academic, cultural and individual support. Key contact for connecting Indigenous students to Lakehead's Bioinformatics department and data-analysis faculty.
ISSA connects Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and supports the Indigenous student population; Welkaqnik (the Indigenous gathering space) houses the Indigenous Students Resource Centre offering academic advising and tutoring. The academic-support role makes it relevant for skills workshops.
Umbrella of Mount Allison's Indigenous student supports, including the Indigenous Student Support Group (ISSG, founded 2012), the Mawita'mkw gathering space (Wallace McCain Student Centre) that hosts Powwows and Sweat Lodge ceremonies, and the Indigenous Mentorship Program. Coordinated by the Indigenous Affairs Coordinator. Potential interest: introduction to bioinformatics/data analysis; mentorship and cultural-event impact assessment.
Bishop's Indigenous Student Support Centre (ISSC, Centennial 109) supports Indigenous students and hosts the student-led Indigenous Cultural Alliance (ICA) plus Indigenous Research and Advancement Groups. New Indigenous gathering space within Kwigw8mna. ICA is reached via the ISSC coordinator.
System-wide program with a network of Mi'kmaw and Indigenous supports advisors across NSCC campuses, offering culturally-responsive tutoring (funded by Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey) and career exploration. Strong academic + career focus makes it highly relevant for data/AI/statistics workshop outreach.
Serves First Nation, Metis and Inuit students with Indigenous Ways of Knowing supports.
Runs cultural awareness events, collaborates with community elders and maintains an Indigenous student room.
The Indigenous Students' Association is one of the larger student groups at the University of Winnipeg, operating under the UWSA. It gives First Nations, Metis and Inuit students a voice on campus, advocates for increased accessibility of post-secondary education, and promotes Indigenous culture through cultural and social events including monthly potlucks in the Indigenous Student Lounge.
Student-run Indigenous association at the University of Regina, based out of the ta-tawaw Student Centre; a general association spanning disciplines whose members may include those interested in data skills.
Indigenous Students' Centres at Sask Polytech's four main campuses providing safe, welcoming spaces to connect with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and cultural advisors, and offering academic, emotional and spiritual support; key points of contact to organize workshops.
All-inclusive student club providing peer, cultural and educational support to First Nations, Metis and Inuit students; could be interested in STEM workshops.
Student-run LUSU centre providing opportunities to learn about Indigenous teachings, ceremonies and traditions; organizes workshops and advocacy. A peer-led avenue to reach Indigenous students interested in fields like bioinformatics.
Student representative association creating a safe, inclusive space for Indigenous students; offers scholarships and project/event grants.
Offers a minor in Indigenous Studies plus certificates in Mi'kmaq Studies and Studies of Indigenous History, with courses including 'Indigenous Research Ethics' and 'Traditional Ecological Knowledge.' Introduced 2022. Potential interest: ethical considerations in bioinformatics research and data analysis in ecological studies.
Program engaging issues of truth, justice and spiritual growth in collaboration with First Nations communities. Theology-focused, so lower direct interest in data/statistics workshops, but a possible point of contact for interdisciplinary students.
Initiative to increase representation of Indigenous and Black students in engineering and technology fields; potential interest in bioinformatics.
Aims to establish an environment where Indigenous STEM students' needs are acknowledged; cultivates community, mentorship, tutoring and peer support.
A federal funding program supporting Indigenous-led data research, including projects that improve data methodologies specific to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people and that develop quantitative and qualitative indicators. Not an Indigenous organization itself but a funder that could support bioinformatics/data-analysis capacity building for Indigenous communities including in Nunavut.
A federal program that funds innovative Indigenous-led approaches to improving data methodologies - including developing data collection/analysis methods aligned with Indigenous values and expanding data related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. A potential funding partner for NWT Indigenous data-governance and analysis initiatives.
National Indigenous-led charity providing scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students; a potential funder or promoter of bioinformatics workshops.
Indspire is a national Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people through bursaries, scholarships, mentorship and programs such as Rivers to Success. It delivers STEM-focused awards (including partnerships with industry such as MDA Space) and runs national events like the Indspire Awards. Head office is at Six Nations of the Grand River, Ohsweken, Ontario.
Indspire is the largest scholarship fund for Indigenous students in Canada, having provided over $153 million in financial support, including to Yukon First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in STEM-related fields. As a funder it could help support Yukon Indigenous students' participation in bioinformatics workshops.
Cultural hub supporting Indigenous learners with funding information, student gatherings, Elder advising and a gathering place to study. Phone 403-476-2255.
UCN's Indigenous centres - the Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin Centre at the Thompson Campus and the Mamawechetotan Centre at The Pas Campus - promote Indigenous culture and awareness and support culturally proficient practices across the institution. They deliver Elder counselling, sharing circles, powwows, Traditional Persons Week, cultural camps and traditional-knowledge sessions to support student wellbeing and retention. 'The people's place of learning' is the interpretation of Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin.
Supports Indigenous students with academic advising, cultural programming and financial aid; runs an Indigenous University Bridging Program (math/English upgrading).
Fanshawe's Institute of Indigenous Learning (500+ registered Indigenous students) plus the Fanshawe Indigenous Student Association (FISA). A significant hub for potential workshop participants at the London campus.
Founded with the advocacy and consultation of all 14 Yukon First Nations, the Institute of Indigenous Self-Determination supports First Nations leaders and prepares future leaders through research, capacity development and education. Working with the YukonU Research Centre, it connects researchers to Indigenous communities and policy interests; data-analysis/bioinformatics training could support projects involving environmental data, health statistics, or policy analysis.
A Kivalliq Wildlife Board-led, community-based project (with ArctiConnexion, via ArcticNet) that combines Inuit knowledge with molecular biology to monitor industrial impacts on freshwater and marine ecosystems and develop indicators of environmental, ecological and biological stress. Its molecular and monitoring data work could be enhanced through bioinformatics and data-analysis techniques.
Indigenous institute at Akwesasne providing flexible, culturally relevant learning environments. Could be interested in data science workshops that align with its culturally relevant approach.
Founded in 1995 as a tripartite partnership, JEDI is a leading Indigenous organization fostering Indigenous economic and workforce development in New Brunswick, delivering business and workforce services and operating a Mobile Makerspace and the Future Wabanaki program. Potential interest: partner for STEM/data workforce initiatives.
Office supporting Indigenous students and building relationships with Indigenous communities, offering career planning and Indigenous events.
Ka Ni Kanichihk is a Winnipeg community-based, Indigenous-led organization delivering education, job-skills training, mentorship and Indigenous-led research and leadership development, alongside health, family and healing programs. Its education stream includes Honouring Gifts and the Social Innovation and Community Development program. Main office at 455 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg R3A 0B5.
Indigenous institute (M'Chigeeng First Nation, Manitoulin Island) providing culturally responsive education and training. May be open to incorporating data analysis/AI/bioinformatics workshops into its curriculum.
Centre ensuring Indigenous students at StFX are supported academically, culturally and socially, with the Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs providing support with time management, course selection, study skills and writing. Houses an Indigenous student society useful as an outreach channel.
Kishaadigeh ('she who guards the lodge') is the name of the Manitoba Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Manitoba NEIHR), a CIHR-funded collective of Brandon University, University College of the North, University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. It promotes Indigenous self-determination in research through community-based research lodges with five Manitoba Indigenous organizations. The Kishaadigeh Collaborative Research Centre is hosted at the University of Winnipeg, while NEIHR administration is housed at Ongomiizwin - Research (727 McDermot Ave, UM).
Provides a welcoming environment and Gathering Place for Indigenous students at KPU, with an Elder & Cultural Advisor program, book club and dialogue series.
Advisory circle providing guidance on initiatives supporting Indigenous learners and communities at MSVU. Could advise on integrating bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops into Indigenous education programming.
L'nuey is an initiative focused on protecting, preserving and implementing the constitutionally entrenched rights of the Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq of PEI, governed in partnership with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils. While primarily focused on legal and constitutional rights, its emphasis on preserving Mi'kmaq knowledge could intersect with Indigenous data sovereignty and the use of data tools for cultural and environmental preservation. Located at 8 Stan MacPherson Way, Suite 301, Charlottetown.
Indigenous-led training and employment partnership serving Innu, Inuit and other Indigenous people across Labrador, with offices in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Nain, Natuashish, Sheshatshiu and Charlottetown. A community partner for delivering skills/data-literacy training to Indigenous learners in Labrador.
Memorial's Labrador Campus, situated on the homelands of the Innu and Inuit, is a leading centre for northern-led, Indigenous-driven research and education (home to the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies and the Pye Centre for Northern Boreal Food Systems). Hosts the Indigenous Research Summer Institute focusing on Indigenous methodologies - a strong fit for capacity-building in data analysis.
Department offering workshops, counselling and transition support with an Indigenous Gathering Space for students at Langara.
Committee under the Langara Students' Union working on issues facing the Indigenous community, using the David Parson Gathering Space.
The Louis Riel Institute is the education and culture arm of the Manitoba Metis Federation, serving the Red River Metis. It runs an Adult Learning Centre, Louis Riel College, Metis language revitalization, cultural programming, bursaries and archives. Located at 103-150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg R3B 0J7.
Student society representing Computer Science students at MUN and promoting interest across CS areas including AI/data. Not Indigenous-specific, but a direct-interest partner and outreach channel for AI/data-analysis workshops. Active on Instagram (@muncssociety), Facebook and GitHub.
Engineering (Graduate) Students' Society at MUN. Not Indigenous-specific, but a direct-interest partner for applied AI/data-analysis workshops and a channel to reach Indigenous engineering students.
Undergraduate society for math and statistics students at MUN. Not Indigenous-specific, but a direct-interest partner for statistics/data-analysis workshops and a channel to reach Indigenous students in the discipline. Note: mathstat@mun.ca is the department address (society itself has no separate public email).
Indigenous student centre serving Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth campuses and online. Broad reach across applied programs (health sciences, environmental technology) increases potential to connect with Indigenous students in data-driven fields.
MCIEB (the Blueprint) is a partnership of Manitoba's six universities, three colleges, Indigenous organizations, government partners and the Manitoba School Boards Association working to prioritize excellence and increase Indigenous access to education. It coordinates commitments, an Elder's Council and events such as the Attausikuuluta gathering. It is a coordinating/partnership body rather than a direct-service organization.
MFNERC provides education, technology, language, culture and administrative services to First Nations schools across Manitoba. Its Science & Education Technology program supports First Nations science fairs, robotics and classroom technology, making it part of the STEM education pipeline. It operates the Manitoba First Nations School System and multiple offices around Winnipeg, Headingley and Thompson.
MICEC is a provincial Indigenous not-for-profit in Winnipeg offering cultural and language education through The People's Library, the Heritage Collection and community connections. It runs language tables, immersion resources and an Indigenous Languages Strategy (2025-29). Located at 119 Sutherland Avenue, Winnipeg R2W 3C9.
MILSA is an inclusive association of Indigenous law students at the University of Manitoba's Robson Hall that creates opportunities for Indigenous students while giving back to community. Guided by the principles of Indigenous law and the seven sacred teachings, it keeps members informed of awards, scholarships, conferences and jobs, and connects them with Indigenous legal practitioners. Voting rights are held by self-identifying Indigenous law students, while events are open to all.
Maritime Electric, in collaboration with UPEI's Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, supports the FIRES initiative, which focuses on recruiting Indigenous students in PEI to engineering programs and increasing Indigenous representation in engineering and related STEM fields. A corporate partner supporting Indigenous STEM pathways rather than an Indigenous organization itself.
Provides culturally relevant education integrating Indigenous knowledge and traditions; could explore intersection of traditional knowledge and bioinformatics.
The Mawi'omi Indigenous Student Centre (Mawi'omi meaning 'gathering' in Mi'kmaq), part of UPEI Student Affairs, provides a welcoming space supporting Indigenous students' academic and personal success. Offers craft sessions, Elder visits, tea/talking circles, language sharing and Indigenous-specific financial awards. Located in Dalton Hall, Room 515. Key point of contact for reaching Indigenous students in UPEI biology, biotechnology, analytics and statistics programs for bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops.
Indigenous Students Centre at King's providing cultural, emotional and spiritual support via the Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator. King's students also access Dalhousie's ISC (which offers Math/Statistics tutoring), so quantitative-skills interest can be reached through both.
The voice for Indigenous Peoples in STEM at McMaster. Focuses on outreach, support and career development for Indigenous students in STEM, aiming to increase representation. Explicit STEM focus makes it an ideal partner for data science/AI/bioinformatics workshops. Instagram @mcmasteraises.
Institute fostering research excellence and best practices in Indigenous research across faculties (Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science, Social Sciences). Emphasis on data sovereignty and community-driven research aligns with bioinformatics/data-analysis workshop interests.
Indigenous Student Services at McMaster offering academic advising, tutor support, a student development program supporting conferences/workshops, mentorship and networking. Strong academic/professional development focus; hub for reaching Indigenous students. Office in L.R. Wilson Hall Room 1811.
MUSA is the officially recognized representative and voice for Metis students at the University of Manitoba, dedicated to the promotion and protection of Metis culture and rights. It offers initiatives and programs open to all UM students, highlights scholarships and a 'Metis of the Month' feature, and works closely with the Indigenous Student Centre and UMISA. Its programming is coordinated by a student executive council.
The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering the Mi'kmaq and Indigenous community in PEI toward self-determination, representing Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations. Its Integrated Resource Management program (including AAROM) involves research, ecosystem-health assessment, and land-use studies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data collection, and it collaborates with UPEI's Climate Lab and Atlantic Veterinary College and Dalhousie's Marine Sciences, indicating strong potential interest in applying bioinformatics/data analysis to environmental and ecological studies.
Located on Wolastoqiyik traditional territory at UNB Fredericton, the MWC offers opportunities to learn about Wabanaki histories, cultures and treaty rights, administers programs for First Nations students, and delivers courses such as 'Wabanaki Worldviews' and 'Introduction to Indigenous Studies.' Potential interest: application of data analysis in Indigenous studies and historical research.
Wabanaki research institute and centre for Indigenous education at UNB providing academic, cultural and social support to Indigenous students across the Atlantic region (including Nova Scotia). Interdisciplinary research links could connect to bioinformatics and data analysis. Note: physically based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Provides culturally relevant social work education for First Nations individuals, recognizing First Nations systems of knowledge; directed toward First Nation peoples in NB, Quebec and the Maritimes with intake approximately every three years. Potential interest: application of data analysis in social work research.
Body established by the Sante' Mawio'mi (Grand Council) to ensure research involving Mi'kmaq communities adheres to ethical standards and respects Indigenous knowledge systems. Central to Indigenous data governance and participatory research methodologies. As of Feb 2025 relocated to the Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq (UNSM).
Official Mi'kmaq Education Authority representing the educational interests of Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia, supporting post-secondary education and funding the Indigenous Student Success tutoring at NSCC. Well positioned to connect academic programs and workshops with Mi'kmaq students.
Non-profit serving urban Indigenous individuals and families in Halifax since 1973 with culture-based programs and support. Could serve as a hub connecting urban Indigenous students/youth with bioinformatics and data-analysis opportunities.
Gathering space offering cultural support, advisors and mentorship; NorQuest also offers data analysis and business intelligence training. Phone 780-644-6772.
Network connecting Indigenous organizations, individuals and allies across the Greater Montreal Area, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing. Maintains a directory of Indigenous student centres and programs – a useful channel for promoting workshops across multiple institutions.
An NSERC grant program that funds Indigenous students and postdoctoral fellows (up to $5,000) to promote interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering by visiting Indigenous communities and schools across Canada. A funding partner NWT institutions could leverage to support Indigenous STEM/bioinformatics outreach.
The NCTR, housed at the University of Manitoba, is the permanent archive and research centre for the records and statements of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It holds large, sensitive Indigenous datasets and manages access, licensing and preservation for Survivors, researchers and the public. Located at Chancellor's Hall, 177 Dysart Road, Winnipeg R3T 2N2.
The first Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute (led by Indigenous scientists and tribal members) focused on biobanking and genomic justice, ensuring genetics and health research benefits Indigenous communities. It supports the Silent Genomes Project and SING; a relevant model and partner for Indigenous data-governance and bioinformatics capacity building though it is US-based, not Nunavut-based.
Represents off-reserve Mi'kmaq and Indigenous people in Nova Scotia, offering educational programs, scholarships and leadership awards through its Education & Student Services division. Encourages academic achievement that could extend to STEM including bioinformatics and data analysis.
The Native Council of PEI is the self-governing authority representing the rights, interests and needs of off-reserve Indigenous people in traditional Mi'kmaq territory (Epekwitk). NCPEI emphasizes community engagement and trust-building in research, ensuring members participate in discussions concerning research proposals, and publishes research ethics guidance. Its focus on self-governance and health-related initiatives could align with bioinformatics applications in public health and data analysis, with strong attention to Indigenous data governance.
Vancouver's largest private Indigenous college, providing a culturally appropriate learning environment, certificate/diploma programs and support services for Indigenous learners.
Non-profit community development agency serving the urban Indigenous population of Montreal with health, social, legal, education and employment referral services. Its education initiatives could host or promote data/skills workshops for Indigenous participants.
Explores historical and contemporary issues of Indigenous nations and offers courses such as 'Native Philosophy' and 'Mi'kmaq History.' Potential interest: data analysis in historical and philosophical research.
Serves students in the Faculty of Native Studies and those enrolled in Native Studies courses; common ground for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
Indigenous student support centre (formerly Chinook Lodge) offering advising, workshops and Elder engagement; SAIT offers an Indigenous Pathways Program and data analytics courses. Phone 403-210-4028.
Elder-based program (and associated Living Learning Community) run through the ta-tawaw Student Centre, enhancing cultural awareness and leadership skills; its academic programming makes it a potential avenue for data-literacy workshops.
Represents off-reserve Indigenous people in New Brunswick and provides education assistance through awards, bursaries and scholarships, supports youth through a Youth Council, and runs initiatives such as 'Looking Out For Each Other' assisting families of missing Indigenous women. Potential interest: data analysis workshops for policy development and social issues.
Formerly the UNBI Training Institute, NBICC provides post-secondary education and professional development for First Nations communities, with programs open to both First Nations and non-Indigenous students. Governed by an Indigenous board of directors. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics and data analysis into existing programs.
Conducts research on population dynamics, health workforce imbalances and graduate outcomes, and offers training in data analysis and management. Not exclusively Indigenous-focused but a potential collaborator on research projects with Indigenous communities and analysis of Indigenous datasets.
Provides access to Statistics Canada's confidential microdata and fosters research in the social and health sciences, with a branch also hosted at Universite de Moncton. Not exclusively Indigenous-focused but a potential resource for analysis of Indigenous-specific datasets.
Indigenous-led non-profit supporting capacity building for First Nations in BC and providing scholarships/bursaries for Indigenous post-secondary students; potential funder or promoter of workshops.
BC's only public Indigenous post-secondary institution, offering culturally appropriate programming and a potential partner/model for delivering bioinformatics/data workshops in community settings.
Community gathering place for Indigenous students; NAIT's technology/trades focus makes it a potential partner for data-analysis workshops. Phone 780-491-3917.
Indigenous Education team supporting students with advising, counselling and community connections through Indigenous Education Navigators at various campuses.
First community/hospital-based biobank in northern BC, focused on genomic research and biobanking with First Nations governance (Northern First Nations Biobank Advisory Committee) and OCAP data-governance principles. Led by Dr. Nadine Caron at UNBC.
An initiative led by Dr. Nadine Caron to establish a biobank serving northern British Columbia's rural and Indigenous populations, guided by a Northern First Nations Biobank Advisory Committee (NFNBAC) developed through consultation with dozens of First Nations. Focuses on co-developing governance, access and consent procedures and promoting culturally safe health research and infrastructure. Based in northern BC but a directly transferable model for NWT Indigenous biobanking and data governance.
NLCSA represents all students; mamawapowin is a Virtual Indigenous Student Centre providing resources and support.
Provides Indigenous student support; current students can contact indigenous@nlc.bc.ca.
A community-driven CIHR-funded network hosted by the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research in Yellowknife that supports Indigenous health research in the NWT. Focus areas include genomic research and Indigenous health data governance, capacity building through scholarships for Indigenous students in health fields, and workshops/training that could incorporate bioinformatics tools. Emphasizes Indigenous methodologies and ontologies - a strong fit for bioinformatics applications in health research.
Supports Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA individuals in Nova Scotia through programs and advocacy, including educational and research opportunities that could incorporate data-analysis components.
Athabasca University's Indigenous centre; the university offers bioinformatics courses (e.g., 'Algorithms for Bioinformatics') and engages in bioinformatics research.
The primary public post-secondary institution in Nunavut, serving a predominantly Inuit student body and integrating Inuit culture and knowledge systems. No current bioinformatics/data-analysis program, but its Environmental Technology programs, science foundation courses, southern university partnerships and network of Community Learning Centres make it a strong host/partner for introductory bioinformatics and data-analysis modules and community-based workshops.
The Nunavut node of CIHR's Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research program, led by Dr. Gwen Healey Akearok and hosted at QHRC. It builds knowledge and research capacity in Nunavut's Indigenous communities and takes a holistic, systems approach to Inuit health, making it a natural partner for capacity-building and data-analysis training.
The main hub for research activity in Nunavut and the territory's research-licensing authority, operating from Iqaluit with additional laboratories in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay. Its focus on environmental research and its labs, educational programming and research-partnership infrastructure make it a key potential partner for organizing and hosting bioinformatics and data-analysis workshops for Indigenous students and researchers.
The organization representing Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement and lead body for the Nunavut arm of the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey, the first Inuit-led and Inuit-determined health survey. Its extensive data-collection and data-governance responsibilities make it a potential beneficiary of and partner for data-analysis capacity building.
Nutsihpiluwewicik (a Wolastoqey word meaning 'clan of healers') supports Indigenous students pursuing nursing at UNB, providing relevant workplace experiences, cultural teachings, and pathways into the profession. Potential interest: integration of data analysis in health and workplace studies.
University-wide office operating across all MUN campuses, providing academic, cultural and personal resources for Indigenous students and leading Memorial's Strategic Framework for Indigenization. A senior point of contact for coordinating Indigenous engagement, including STEM/data outreach.
Leads implementation of Concordia's Indigenous Directions Action Plan to decolonize and indigenize the university. Central institutional contact for Indigenous partnerships and the First Peoples Studies program, and connected to research initiatives such as AbTeC/IFRC.
University of Regina administrative unit leading Indigenous engagement and reconciliation and promoting Indigenous excellence across campus.
Indigenous institute at Six Nations providing skills and trades training for Indigenous learners. Could be interested in workshops showing applications of data analysis/AI in various trades and skills.
Offers support to Indigenous students including Indigenous Peer Mentors providing culturally appropriate information and referrals.
Provides education tailored to Indigenous students; could introduce bioinformatics concepts within an Indigenous context.
Ongomiizwin ('Clearing a path for generations to come'), launched June 2017, is the largest Indigenous education and health unit in Canada and has a permanent place in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. It comprises three units - Ongomiizwin Education, Research and Health Services - and provides leadership in Indigenous health across the five colleges of the Rady Faculty, working with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities and guided by Knowledge Keepers and Elders.
Not-for-profit supporting genomics-based solutions across sectors; runs an Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity program. A key partner for fostering bioinformatics initiatives involving Indigenous communities, especially in health-related genomic research.
OICR's Computational Biology Program and the Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops (bioinformatics.ca) deliver advanced bioinformatics training. Not Indigenous-specific, but a potential partner for specialized bioinformatics workshops for Indigenous researchers/students.
Indigenous institute (Thunder Bay) providing education and training for Indigenous students across Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Could be approached about incorporating data science into training programs.
On-campus resource centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at Concordia, offering academic, financial and spiritual support and community events. Concordia has strong bioinformatics research (sequence analysis, machine learning), making the OSC a strong candidate for Indigenous-focused data workshops.
Formerly the Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE), this advanced Indigenous student leadership program was renamed Paskwamostos Wawiyaw (Bison Circle) in 2026. For First Nations, Metis and Inuit students with 30+ credit hours, it develops emerging leaders through weekly gatherings, teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, conversations with Indigenous leaders, and a team capstone project. It is delivered through the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) under the Mastercard Foundation EleV partnership and feeds from the entry-level Bison Spirit program.
Led by the Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement, the Piluwitahasuwin office fosters positive relations between UNB and Indigenous communities and implements the university's Truth and Reconciliation Strategic Action Plan. Potential interest: data-driven approaches to reconciliation and community engagement.
The first Inuit owned, Inuit led and Inuit determined national health survey, covering Inuit of all ages across Inuit Nunangat including Nunavut (led locally by NTI). Its extensive data collection, linkage and analysis make it a strong potential beneficiary of advanced data-analysis and bioinformatics training.
An independent, community-led research centre enabling culturally safe and ethical health research in Nunavut. It participates in the Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NU NEIHR) and collaborates with NRI and others; its health-research work involves data collection and analysis that could benefit directly from data-analysis workshops.
Centre at the Edwards School of Business providing dedicated support, professional development funding and tutoring to Indigenous business students.
Offers programs emphasizing Indigenous perspectives; could explore how bioinformatics applies to Indigenous research questions.
Provincial association of Native Friendship Centres in Quebec (11 centres + service points), advocating for urban Indigenous rights for 45+ years and supporting Indigenous students' educational perseverance and success. A broad network for promoting workshops to Indigenous students and professionals.
A Two-Eyed Seeing Research Program established between the Government of Yukon, University of Alberta North and Yukon University, including a Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge held by Daqualama Jocelyn Joe-Strack (Champagne and Aishihik First Nations; BSc in microbiology and biochemistry). The program integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems and oversees storytelling revitalization and the Climate Action Fellowship—directly relevant to culturally grounded data-analysis and bioinformatics workshops.
UNB Libraries' Research Data Services supports data management needs and offers workshops on data analysis, management and visualization. Not Indigenous-specific but identified as able to deliver tailored workshops for Indigenous researchers and students.
Established in 2023 and hosted by UNB's Faculty of Computer Science, RIDSAI is home to leading data science and AI researchers, with substantial research funding. Not itself Indigenous-focused, but identified as a potential partner for collaboration on Indigenous-focused data science projects.
Provincial research-funding body that collaborates with Indigenous communities to address local issues through research and supports projects integrating Indigenous knowledge and methodologies. Not itself an Indigenous organization but a potential funder/partner for Indigenous data and bioinformatics work.
Offers cultural, academic and financial guidance and an online Indigenous e'lun community; hosted a 'Climate, AI, Decolonization' conference (2025), signalling engagement with advanced technologies.
Academic research entity dedicated to Metis concerns; data-driven research could align with bioinformatics applications in health or environmental studies.
Student-run association within the Simon Fraser Student Society providing a safe space, resources, support and advocacy for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students; located in the Student Union Building.
Provides culturally respectful academic support, cultural connections, a peer 'cousins' mentorship program, Indigenous counselling and Elders programming for Indigenous students at SFU.
Interdisciplinary department emphasizing Indigenous knowledge, cultures and histories; potential partner for workshops integrating bioinformatics with Indigenous research methodologies.
SFU office implementing the university's Aboriginal/Indigenous Strategic Plan and coordinating institutional support for Indigenous peoples.
Student-run SFU outreach organization whose InSTEM program delivers culturally relevant STEM experiences for Inuit, Metis and First Nations youth, building skills and confidence.
SING Canada is an annual, all-expenses-paid one-week intensive workshop that builds Indigenous scientific capacity by training students, postdocs and community fellows in genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. It is an initiative of the Indigenous Science, Technology and Society (Indigenous STS) program at the University of Alberta and moves host cities each year. Directly relevant to bioinformatics and genomics, though it is a national program not based in Manitoba.
Indigenous-led one-week intensive workshop training Indigenous students/community fellows in genomics, bioinformatics, critical Indigenous studies and decolonial bioethics. Held its first Canadian workshop at SFU (2018); applications via indigenoussts.submittable.com.
Annual one-week intensive workshop building Indigenous capacity and scientific literacy in genomics and bioinformatics, covering genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous bioethics; an Indigenous-led initiative of the Indigenous Technoscience & Society program (U of Alberta). Highly relevant model for Indigenous bioinformatics workshops.
Annual one-week intensive workshop building Indigenous capacity and scientific literacy in genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. Directly on-theme for bioinformatics; has co-hosted with OICR. Note: pan-Canadian program associated with University of Alberta, cited across the Ontario bioinformatics research.
SING Canada is a national workshop program teaching Indigenous participants the basics of genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics (2026 workshop July 12-18 in Montréal). Explicitly cited in the source report as a key national partner to bring specialized bioinformatics expertise to Yukon and create pathways for Yukon Indigenous students—the most directly relevant external partner for bioinformatics workshops.
An annual, fully funded one-week residential workshop that trains Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students, postdocs and community fellows in genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. Directly relevant as a proven model and delivery partner for bioinformatics and data-analysis workshops for Indigenous participants (including from Nunavut); 2026 workshop held in Montreal.
An annual one-week intensive workshop that builds Indigenous capacity and scientific literacy by training undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and community fellows in the basics of genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. Associated with the Indigenous STS program at the University of Alberta. Directly recommended in the source report as a model to expand to include more NWT participants and to partner with for bioinformatics training.
STEAM PEI is a non-profit delivering STEM/STEAM workshops to PEI students (K-9) with a particular focus on Indigenous students, girls, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. It has received funding to develop and deliver new Indigenous programming that incorporates traditional Indigenous knowledge, and is developing a Creativity Centre at the L'nuey/Epekwitk Assembly of Councils building. Employs a diverse teaching team including Indigenous educators. A potential delivery partner for bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops for older students or educators.
First Nations-governed institution providing academic, vocational and technical training for adult learners across Saskatchewan; its employability focus could support future data-analysis programming.
Provincial mentorship network supporting Indigenous graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and new investigators in STEM, funded through the CIHR Networks Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR). Part of a 15-year initiative launched in 2020.
First Nations college incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing into its academic programs and providing student support services.
Offers Indigenous student supports including a dedicated counsellor and Indigenous student navigator, with a focus on Indigenizing programs and services.
Indigenous institute (Sault Ste. Marie) offering programs in partnership with universities. May be open to collaborating on data analysis/AI workshops within its university partnerships.
Project reducing healthcare disparities for Indigenous children with genetic diseases and developing an Indigenous Background Variant Library; directly involves bioinformatics.
Genome Canada/CIHR-funded project reducing genomic health-care disparities for Indigenous children. Builds the Indigenous Background Variant Library and Indigenous governance frameworks over genomic data (DNA-on-loan principle).
A project building an Indigenous Background Variant Library in Canada to reduce disparities in genetic research for Indigenous children, and training Indigenous students and community members in next-generation genomic and bioinformatics analyses. Not itself an Indigenous organization but exists to support Indigenous genomics; directly relevant to bioinformatics-training goals.
A national project to reduce health-care disparities and improve diagnostic success for Indigenous children with genetic disease. It is building an Indigenous Background Variant Library (IBVL) cataloguing genetic variation from ~1,500 First Nations Canadians, bringing genomic testing to Indigenous children, and ensuring Indigenous-led governance over samples and data. Explicitly uses bioinformatics to assess IBVL effectiveness - a model partner and knowledge source for NWT bioinformatics capacity building.
Indigenous-owned post-secondary institute at Six Nations of the Grand River offering programs (including STEM pathways and Indigenous languages) and university/college partnerships. Potential partner for exploring the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern data analysis.
Annual one-week intensive workshop training Indigenous participants in genomics, bioinformatics, critical Indigenous studies and anticolonial bioethics. Part of the global SING Consortium.
Dalhousie STEM outreach initiative that builds reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities across Mi'kma'ki, delivering land-based STEM programming that integrates Western science with Traditional Knowledge (e.g. land-based STEM camp co-developed with Ulnooweg). Directly relevant for Indigenous-focused data/bioinformatics workshops.
Delivers STEM programming in Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada, working with Indigenous partners, Elders and Knowledge Keepers to integrate Western science with Traditional Knowledge; offers day camps, land camps and InSTEM programming. Potential interest: expansion of programs to include bioinformatics workshops.
Program facilitating development of Indigenous graduate students through engagement with peers, faculty and researchers on and off campus.
New Indigenous Education Centre (opening 2026) to serve as a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community at TRU, including research spaces and computer labs.
Student association ensuring Indigenous perspectives are included in the Faculty of Law and promoting diversity and equity through events and community engagement.
Programs integrating Indigenous knowledge and language with scientific education; potentially interested in bioinformatics workshops that incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems.
CIHR-funded, community-based Indigenous health research network led by Dr. Treena Delormier (Mohawk, Kahnawà:ke) and hosted by the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program. Builds health-research capacity through intercultural knowledge exchange and participatory research, with an Experienceship program for Indigenous students – highly aligned with bioinformatics/health-data workshops.
Health and wellness organization created and guided by the Chiefs and Health Directors of the 13 First Nations in Nova Scotia to lead Mi'kmaw health transformation. Its health-data and community-health work could benefit from bioinformatics and health-data analysis.
Tribal council supporting mainland Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia, involved in educational initiatives and collaborations with academic institutions. Promotes Indigenous learning and research that could include data-analysis projects.
NSCAD's Indigenous student centre and exhibition space elevating Indigenous voices in contemporary art and fostering understanding of treaties. Mandate is art/culture-focused, so lower alignment with statistics/data-analysis workshops.
Research institute focused on Indigenous issues in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, encouraging Indigenous student participation in research projects.
UBC centre advancing Indigenous health through education and research; collaborates with the Silent Genomes Project and could engage in genomics/health-data bioinformatics workshops.
Research centre at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and environmental science (salmon-bearing ecosystems, Indigenous data sovereignty); a candidate for environmental data-analysis workshops.
Central hub providing academic, social, spiritual and cultural support to Indigenous students at UBC Vancouver, housing the Indigenous Collegium and student services (tutoring, advising, counselling).
Branch of UBC Geering Up delivering culturally relevant, hands-on STEM programming with Indigenous community partners across BC, including the Indigenous STEM Internship for Grades 11-university Year 1 students.
Student group fostering connections and leadership skills among Indigenous students at UBC.
Supports Indigenous-led research in environmental sustainability, food systems and health, developing culturally appropriate research frameworks; potential fit for food/environmental data-analysis workshops.
UBC unit enabling collaborative, community-led research with Indigenous communities and developing culturally appropriate research frameworks; a potential partner for bioinformatics workshops aligned to community research.
Student-led association fostering community and dialogue among Indigenous studies students at UBC.
Capacity-building program supporting Indigenous communities in managing and preserving knowledge and cultural heritage; inherently data-focused and relevant to data stewardship skills.
Home of UBC's First Nations and Indigenous Studies (FNIS) and First Nations and Endangered Languages (FNEL) programs, focused on ethical research and partnerships; potential venue for workshops integrating Indigenous methodologies with data analysis.
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Centre providing community, culturally appropriate support, weekly academic/health/career workshops, tutoring and an Indigenous Research Mentorship Program for undergraduates.
Student-run Indigenous science & engineering society (chapter of AISES) offering networking, community service and professional development for Indigenous post-secondary STEM students and professionals; a likely hub for members interested in bioinformatics/computational science.
Provides a welcoming environment and cultural/academic support for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, including computer workshops and study-skills sessions.
Provides holistic, culturally safe support to Indigenous students, staff and faculty at UNBC, with programs such as the Aboriginal Guest Speaker Series, Campus Cousins and math/writing tutoring.
The Office of Indigenous Affairs provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing Indigenous initiatives at UPEI, offering strategic and operational advice to university leadership and collaborating with campus partners to advance reconciliation and equity, including development of an Indigenous Strategy for the UPEI community. Useful institutional contact for coordinating cross-campus Indigenous programming such as bioinformatics workshops.
USask chapter of the national Indigenous STEM organization AISES, supporting Indigenous students in science, technology, engineering and math through networking, mentorship and national conferences (the 2020 .caISES Gathering drew 150 participants).
Academic and cultural centre offering a safe space for learning, sharing and community for Indigenous students at UVic; supports the Native Students Union.
Reciprocal partnership bringing interactive, culturally relevant, community-driven STEM programming to Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island; reached 1,000+ Indigenous youth across 15 communities in 2025.
Suite of programs welcoming and supporting Indigenous students at UVic, including a dedicated LE,NONET First-Year STEM Coordinator for undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Student-run collective building community among Indigenous UVic students through meetings, events and feast nights; spaces in the Student Union Building (B023) and First Peoples House.
Supports Indigenous student success at UVic through cultural and academic programming, Elders in Residence, tutoring, advising and counselling; hosts the LE,NONET First-Year STEM Coordinator.
An Indigenous-led registered charity that provides Indigenous-based learning and STEAM programming across Atlantic Canada, including Mobile Learning Units, Land-Based Learning, Project-Based Science and Land Camp. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics into existing STEAM programs; potential delivery partner in NB.
Indigenous-based learning organization delivering STEAM programming and land-based learning (guided by Netukulimk) across the four Atlantic provinces. Co-developed the STEM & Indigenous Knowledge program and land-based STEM camp with Dalhousie's SuperNOVA — a natural partner for Indigenous data/bioinformatics workshops.
The heart of Indigenous education at CBU (highest Indigenous enrolment in Atlantic Canada), offering academic advising, weekly Math & Science Centre support sessions, cultural mentorship and the L'nu Health Science Advantage Program preparing students for health sciences. Strong science/quantitative alignment for data and bioinformatics workshops.
Cape Breton's Mi'kmaq voice on natural resources and the environment, representing five Unama'ki (Cape Breton) Mi'kmaq communities. Collects environmental/biodiversity data and integrates Mi'kmaq traditional knowledge — strong fit for data-analysis and environmental-monitoring workshops.
The largest French-language university in New Brunswick, which hosts a branch of the New Brunswick Research Data Centre. Included as a potential partner for bilingual (French/English) bioinformatics and data-analysis workshops serving Indigenous learners; not itself an Indigenous organization.
Indigenous-governed university college offering education rooted in Indigenous knowledge and governance; trades/business programs where data-analysis skills could be relevant.
UMICS is the recognized Indigenous student group within the Asper School of Business, open to anyone interested in enhancing Indigenous culture in business. Operating as a Commerce Students' Association STAG, it builds community, forges partnerships, runs case competitions and its annual FIBB event, and advances economic reconciliation and the seven sacred teachings. It works alongside Asper's Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) program.
The University of Winnipeg .caISES chapter is a group of Indigenous students interested in science that meets monthly to advance the chapter and support members' needs. Through the chapter, Indigenous STEM students and professionals can take part in community events, leadership summits and caISES gatherings and conferences. It offers cultural activities, community involvement, educational resources and support.
Indigenous mentorship and leadership initiative at VIU offering mentorship, cultural sharing and academic support.
Offers a BA major and minor focused on Indigenous perspectives; potential partner for workshops integrating bioinformatics with Indigenous research methodologies.
Gathering place at VIU offering academic, social, spiritual and cultural resources, math tutoring and student-led activities for Indigenous students.
Provides culturally sensitive advising and education planning, funding/application help and Indigenous Gathering Places (Broadway and Downtown campuses) for Indigenous students.
A 'home away from home' for Indigenous learners at Cambrian, providing cultural/spiritual activities and specialized academic supports. Holistic academic focus suggests openness to data-analysis workshops.
Network supporting community-driven and participatory-action research in Indigenous health, part of the CIHR NEIHR initiative to strengthen Indigenous research capacity in Atlantic Canada. Closely associated with the Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network; could benefit from bioinformatics and data-analysis tools.
Indigenous-led centre at United College supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students plus the broader urban Indigenous community. Given Waterloo's STEM strength, a strong contact point for identifying Indigenous students/researchers in data-intensive fields.
Initiative exploring the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and environmental data analysis; hosted a webinar on Indigenous data sovereignty in conservation and data analysis.
Wawatay (Anishinaabe for Northern Lights) supports emerging First Nations, Metis and Inuit undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science, transforming their talent into science degrees strengthened by hands-on research experience. It blends Indigenous ways of knowing with Western science and offers a dedicated academic advisor, summer orientation, financial-aid guidance and a Faculty of Science student space. Office: W230 Duff Roblin, 190 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg R3T 2M8.
Wii Chiiwaakanak ('Walking Together' in Ojibwe) is a community partnership initiative started in 2006 offering educational and cultural programming rooted in Indigenous knowledge to strengthen pathways to university for Indigenous students. It runs a free public Community Learning Commons computer lab and programming including an after-school science club, STEAM camps, STEM Explorers on Campus, Indigenous language courses and cultural workshops.
A First Nations-run not-for-profit based in Tobique First Nation delivering STEM and Indigenous-culture programming since 2015, including 3D printing workshops, Community Science Nights and MakerSpace enhancements. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics/data analysis into existing STEM programs.
Hub of Indigenous student life at the University of Calgary; hosts Indigenous-specific clubs and could partner on workshops.
Indigenous-led research and education centre generating critical Indigenous policy perspectives, translating knowledge into open-source resources and holding institutions accountable. Policy/data analysis work offers openings for data-skilled contributors.
First Nations college in Edmonton offering programs including Information Technology, indicating potential readiness for bioinformatics/data analysis workshops.
Yellowquill University College, established in 1984 by the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, is Manitoba's first and only First Nations-controlled post-secondary institution, founded to advance 'Indian Control of Indian Education.' It is a non-profit owned and operated by DOTC and governed by the seven member-band chiefs as its Board of Directors. Now based at 480 Madison Street in Winnipeg, it offers university-entrance, mature high-school-diploma, bachelor and modular programs, with community campuses in several First Nations.
YAWC conducts research and advocacy on issues affecting Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people in Yukon and northern BC, including resource development, environmental assessment and MMIWG2S+ work. Its research activities—particularly in health and environmental research—could benefit from data-analysis workshops.
YFNED works to improve educational outcomes for Yukon First Nations students through second-level educational services, advocacy, camps, numeracy and other programs, emphasizing traditional knowledge and cultural competencies. Its capacity-building focus and youth programming make it a potential partner for organizing STEM/bioinformatics workshops.
A 20-month program led by the Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge at Yukon University, comprising Yukon First Nations youth fellows from across the territory who develop a Climate Vision and Action Plan and work to decolonize climate policy in the North. Its focus on climate and environmental data offers a natural fit for bioinformatics/data-analysis tools.
The Yukon Native Language Centre is a training and research facility (administered by the Council of Yukon First Nations, located on the Yukon University campus) dedicated to the revitalization, documentation and teaching of Yukon First Nations languages. It develops writing systems, dictionaries and teaching materials and trains Native Language Instructors. Its language-documentation and data work could benefit from data-analysis, computational linguistics and NLP techniques.
The Yukon NEIHR is a Yukon First Nations-led coalition (Elders, researchers, knowledge carriers and community-based health-research experts) developing a CIHR-funded Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, supported by CYFN, the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research and the One Yukon Coalition. It aims to train the next generation of Yukon First Nations health researchers and uphold Indigenous control over research and data—a prime candidate for genomics/health-data and bioinformatics workshops.
First Nations Initiatives (FNI) is an arm of the President's Office at Yukon University dedicated to integrating Yukon First Nations culture, traditions and history into university programming and curriculum. It coordinates the President's Advisory Committee on First Nations Initiatives (PACFNI), which includes educational representatives from all 14 Yukon First Nations. FNI is a key potential partner for organizing and promoting culturally grounded bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops.
The YukonU Research Centre emphasizes northern solutions and Indigenous self-determination, conducting research in climate change, Indigenous governance and health. It hosts the Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous-led research programs, making it a strong potential hub for bioinformatics/data-analysis training and participants.
YukonU Youth Moving Mountains delivers hands-on STEM/STEAM and trades programming for children and youth across Yukon, with a mission to reach underserved populations. It works with Mastercard Foundation's EleV program and Yukon First Nations partners (AFN Yukon Region, YFNED, Training Policy Committee), is part of the Actua Network, and has piloted research mentorships for Indigenous youth (ages 16-19) with YukonU Research Centre researchers—a strong pipeline for future bioinformatics workshop participants.
Indigenous politics 'collaboratory' focused on community-based research and knowledge mobilization; provides training in research protocols and grant applications. Research methodology emphasis can include data-analysis techniques relevant to bioinformatics.
UQTR's 'Zone premiers peuples' portal and the Waska Witcihitowin ('Circle of Mutual Aid') community living environment (inaugurated 2024, 42 family units, co-located with the Centre d'amitié autochtone de Trois-Rivières). UQTR has a significant Indigenous student population and strong First Peoples partnerships.
University of Calgary's Indigenous Strategy; could integrate bioinformatics/data analysis into Indigenous research methodologies.
Provides personal, academic, financial and cultural support to Indigenous students ('eagle's nest'); offers the pimacihisowin Foundation Program. Phone 780-497-5382.
Welcoming centre honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and being, offering academic support, cultural teachings, career guidance and leadership development for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at the University of Regina.
The only university department in Quebec entirely dedicated to Indigenous Studies, based at UQAT's Val-d'Or campus. UQAT makes First Peoples central to its mission and trains all its students in Indigenous perspectives – a strong partner for introducing bioinformatics/data tools to Indigenous students and researchers.
Vanier College's A'nó:wara Indigenous Student Centre supports Indigenous students through cultural programming and the Vanier Indigenous Circle. The centre's page uses a 'Send email' web form rather than a published address; reachable by phone extension.
Aboriginally-determined research-creation studio-lab at Concordia's Indigenous Futures Research Centre, co-directed by Jason Edward Lewis and Skawennati. Ensures Indigenous presence in digital/virtual environments through projects like Skins, CyberPowWow and the Abundant Intelligences AI research program – strong alignment with machine learning/AI in Indigenous contexts.
McGill student chapter of AISES, focused on increasing Indigenous representation in STEM. Runs and facilitates outreach and community events engaging local Indigenous youth in STEM disciplines, often with First Peoples' House. The single most directly relevant group in Quebec for statistics/ML/AI/bioinformatics workshops.
The only student association representing First Nations and Inuit students at Université Laval. Founded ~2003 and officially recognized in 2018, it builds a support network, shares events, jobs and scholarship information, and works alongside the university's Cercle des Premiers Peuples cultural space. Alternate email aea@asso.ulaval.ca.
Non-profit dedicated to protecting and promoting the language and culture of the Inuit of Nunavik (Northern Quebec). Runs Inuktitut promotion, genealogy and traditional-skills programs – potential interest in bioinformatics for genetic genealogy and language/cultural preservation.
Long-standing UQAC centre (nearly 25 years) supporting Indigenous students through programs, financial aid and services, housed in the Pavillon de la culture des peuples autochtones Rio Tinto. Also runs 'the Cercle' bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
UdeM's student centre supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, running the Salon Uatik lounge and sociocultural activities in a culturally safe space. UdeM offers a Master's in Bioinformatics, providing local capacity for Indigenous-focused workshops.
Student association at UQAM uniting members of First Nations and anyone interested in the culture and realities of First Peoples. Located in local R-M227. UQAM offers programs and research in data science that could align with Indigenous-focused workshops.
Université Laval's institutional First Peoples portal coordinating Indigenous student integration, the Cercle des Premiers Peuples cultural space, an Indigenous Health Interest Group (GISA), and decolonization/indigenization programs. Laval has strong bioinformatics and computational biology research, making it a promising venue for Indigenous data/bioinformatics workshops.
Founded in 1974, QNW/FAQ defends the rights and interests of Indigenous women in Quebec and urban areas across health, education and justice. Runs the Iskweu Project, building a databank and interactive map on missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people – a data/analysis initiative that could benefit from data-science workshops.
A school created for and by First Nations, propelled by Executive Education HEC Montréal and led by Indigenous directors. Delivers management, leadership and governance training to Indigenous professionals – a potential partner for data/analytics skills workshops for Indigenous professionals.
Dawson College's First Peoples' Centre (room 3E.15) provides support and resources for Indigenous students and hosts an Indigenous Student Association. Part of the Dawson First Peoples' Initiative.
Central hub for Indigenous student support (First Peoples' House) and institutional Indigenous strategy (Office of Indigenous Initiatives) at McGill. Partners with student groups including the ISA and AISES chapter; given McGill's genomics/bioinformatics strength, a key gateway for Indigenous data workshops.
Student-run community of Indigenous students and allies at McGill that fosters Indigenous community growth and unites students, working in collaboration with First Peoples' House. Alternate email indigsa.mcgill@gmail.com.
Champlain College Saint-Lambert's Indigenous Student Ambassadors program supports Indigenous students as part of its Onkwehón:we Initiatives. Reached via Jennifer Kanerahtorónkwas Paul (college MIO) or Instagram @isa.champlaincollege.
John Abbott College's Indigenous Student Resource Centre (room H-417) offers services tailored to Indigenous students, alongside an Indigenous Studies program. General inbox Indigenous@johnabbott.qc.ca.
Bishop's Indigenous Student Support Centre (ISSC, Centennial 109) supports Indigenous students and hosts the student-led Indigenous Cultural Alliance (ICA) plus Indigenous Research and Advancement Groups. New Indigenous gathering space within Kwigw8mna. ICA is reached via the ISSC coordinator.
Network connecting Indigenous organizations, individuals and allies across the Greater Montreal Area, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing. Maintains a directory of Indigenous student centres and programs – a useful channel for promoting workshops across multiple institutions.
Non-profit community development agency serving the urban Indigenous population of Montreal with health, social, legal, education and employment referral services. Its education initiatives could host or promote data/skills workshops for Indigenous participants.
Leads implementation of Concordia's Indigenous Directions Action Plan to decolonize and indigenize the university. Central institutional contact for Indigenous partnerships and the First Peoples Studies program, and connected to research initiatives such as AbTeC/IFRC.
On-campus resource centre for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at Concordia, offering academic, financial and spiritual support and community events. Concordia has strong bioinformatics research (sequence analysis, machine learning), making the OSC a strong candidate for Indigenous-focused data workshops.
Provincial association of Native Friendship Centres in Quebec (11 centres + service points), advocating for urban Indigenous rights for 45+ years and supporting Indigenous students' educational perseverance and success. A broad network for promoting workshops to Indigenous students and professionals.
CIHR-funded, community-based Indigenous health research network led by Dr. Treena Delormier (Mohawk, Kahnawà:ke) and hosted by the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program. Builds health-research capacity through intercultural knowledge exchange and participatory research, with an Experienceship program for Indigenous students – highly aligned with bioinformatics/health-data workshops.
UQTR's 'Zone premiers peuples' portal and the Waska Witcihitowin ('Circle of Mutual Aid') community living environment (inaugurated 2024, 42 family units, co-located with the Centre d'amitié autochtone de Trois-Rivières). UQTR has a significant Indigenous student population and strong First Peoples partnerships.
The only university department in Quebec entirely dedicated to Indigenous Studies, based at UQAT's Val-d'Or campus. UQAT makes First Peoples central to its mission and trains all its students in Indigenous perspectives – a strong partner for introducing bioinformatics/data tools to Indigenous students and researchers.
The Assiniboine College Students' Association (ACSA) is the student union representing Assiniboine College students in Brandon. Indigenous student representation and engagement is carried out through ACSA's elected council and events. A distinct standing 'Indigenous Affairs' branch or dedicated representative could not be confirmed on the current ACSA website.
AISES is a national (US and Canada) non-profit advancing Indigenous peoples in science, technology, engineering and math through scholarships, chapters, mentorship and career programming. It runs Canadian operations (aises.ca) and supports college chapters including one at the University of Manitoba, with the North Star AISES Alliance covering the region. General inquiries go to info@aises.org; chapter inquiries use chapters@aises.org.
Bison Spirit is an entry-level, strengths-based Indigenous leadership program for new First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at UM (fewer than 30 completed credit hours). It helps students build belonging, confidence and foundational leadership skills through twice-monthly gatherings featuring shared dinners, teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, workshops and mentorship check-ins. It is the feeder pathway into the more advanced Paskwamostos Wawiyaw (formerly ICE) program.
The Brandon University Indigenous Student Collective is a BUSU collective providing services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, including an Elders' Program, a Mentor Program, counselling, and social and cultural events. It organizes fundraisers and graduation events and participates in the Canadian Federation of Students' National Aboriginal Caucus campaigns for Indigenous peoples' rights. It is based out of the Indigenous Peoples' Centre in the A. E. McKenzie Building.
The Cercle consultatif autochtone advises Manitoba's francophone Universite de Saint-Boniface on its institutional approach to reconciliation and its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Composed largely of members from the Francophone Metis community, the circle helps guide the university's engagement with Indigenous partners. Consultation and collaboration are central to its work.
FNHSSM works with 63 First Nations, 7 tribal councils and 3 PTOs in Manitoba to advance First Nations health, well-being and self-determination. It runs a dedicated Data Sovereignty program and the Health Information Research Governance Committee (HIRGC), building First Nations capacity to govern and analyze their own data, plus Regional Health and Social Surveys and an e-Health/ICT unit. This makes it highly relevant to Indigenous data governance and sovereignty.
Assiniboine's Indigenous Affairs team offers holistic supports and services to First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, liaising with academic advisors and connecting students to community resources. Director of Indigenous Education Kris Desjarlais coordinates the college's Indigenization strategy; Crystal Bunn organizes cultural events and supports sponsorship, housing and childcare; and Cecil Roulette provides culturally based academic advising. The team is also a resource for all students and faculty seeking to understand Indigenous cultures.
RRC Polytech's Indigenous Education area fosters community, career options and cultural connection for First Nations, Metis and Inuit learners, who can apply to any program for free. Its Indigenous Student Support & Community Relations department operates support centres at the Notre Dame Campus and Exchange District Campus, each with a computer lab, kitchen and resource library, plus advising, counselling, Elders and employment supports. The department reports strong graduate outcomes.
The Indigenous Peoples' Centre is Brandon University's home for all Indigenous students (Metis, Inuit, First Nation Status and Non-Status) and a welcoming space for the wider campus. It offers transition, academic, cultural/spiritual and personal supports, including tutoring, Elder visits, ceremonies, and the annual 'Our Journey' graduation celebration. It houses the Ishkode Saakaykateh Indigenous Student Transition Program and the Brandon University Indigenous Student Collective (BUISC). Roughly 13% of BU students identify as Indigenous.
The Indigenous Student Centre is the University of Manitoba's central hub for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, located in Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge on the Fort Garry campus. It provides holistic, culturally grounded advising alongside programming such as the Qualico Bridge to Success and Blankstein Momentum programs, and connects students with tutoring, an Elders/Knowledge Keeper-in-Residence program, and most other UM Indigenous student groups.
The Indigenous Student Services Centre supports First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at the University of Winnipeg from application through convocation, providing academic advising, the Transition Year Program, study-skills workshops and free peer tutoring in writing, science and math. It offers Elders-in-Residence, a laptop program, peer mentoring and cultural/social activities, plus an Indigenous Student Lounge. Located at 2L01 Lockhart Hall, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg R3B 2E9.
The Indigenous Students' Association is one of the larger student groups at the University of Winnipeg, operating under the UWSA. It gives First Nations, Metis and Inuit students a voice on campus, advocates for increased accessibility of post-secondary education, and promotes Indigenous culture through cultural and social events including monthly potlucks in the Indigenous Student Lounge.
Indspire is a national Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people through bursaries, scholarships, mentorship and programs such as Rivers to Success. It delivers STEM-focused awards (including partnerships with industry such as MDA Space) and runs national events like the Indspire Awards. Head office is at Six Nations of the Grand River, Ohsweken, Ontario.
UCN's Indigenous centres - the Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin Centre at the Thompson Campus and the Mamawechetotan Centre at The Pas Campus - promote Indigenous culture and awareness and support culturally proficient practices across the institution. They deliver Elder counselling, sharing circles, powwows, Traditional Persons Week, cultural camps and traditional-knowledge sessions to support student wellbeing and retention. 'The people's place of learning' is the interpretation of Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin.
Ka Ni Kanichihk is a Winnipeg community-based, Indigenous-led organization delivering education, job-skills training, mentorship and Indigenous-led research and leadership development, alongside health, family and healing programs. Its education stream includes Honouring Gifts and the Social Innovation and Community Development program. Main office at 455 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg R3A 0B5.
Kishaadigeh ('she who guards the lodge') is the name of the Manitoba Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Manitoba NEIHR), a CIHR-funded collective of Brandon University, University College of the North, University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. It promotes Indigenous self-determination in research through community-based research lodges with five Manitoba Indigenous organizations. The Kishaadigeh Collaborative Research Centre is hosted at the University of Winnipeg, while NEIHR administration is housed at Ongomiizwin - Research (727 McDermot Ave, UM).
The Louis Riel Institute is the education and culture arm of the Manitoba Metis Federation, serving the Red River Metis. It runs an Adult Learning Centre, Louis Riel College, Metis language revitalization, cultural programming, bursaries and archives. Located at 103-150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg R3B 0J7.
MCIEB (the Blueprint) is a partnership of Manitoba's six universities, three colleges, Indigenous organizations, government partners and the Manitoba School Boards Association working to prioritize excellence and increase Indigenous access to education. It coordinates commitments, an Elder's Council and events such as the Attausikuuluta gathering. It is a coordinating/partnership body rather than a direct-service organization.
MFNERC provides education, technology, language, culture and administrative services to First Nations schools across Manitoba. Its Science & Education Technology program supports First Nations science fairs, robotics and classroom technology, making it part of the STEM education pipeline. It operates the Manitoba First Nations School System and multiple offices around Winnipeg, Headingley and Thompson.
MICEC is a provincial Indigenous not-for-profit in Winnipeg offering cultural and language education through The People's Library, the Heritage Collection and community connections. It runs language tables, immersion resources and an Indigenous Languages Strategy (2025-29). Located at 119 Sutherland Avenue, Winnipeg R2W 3C9.
MILSA is an inclusive association of Indigenous law students at the University of Manitoba's Robson Hall that creates opportunities for Indigenous students while giving back to community. Guided by the principles of Indigenous law and the seven sacred teachings, it keeps members informed of awards, scholarships, conferences and jobs, and connects them with Indigenous legal practitioners. Voting rights are held by self-identifying Indigenous law students, while events are open to all.
MUSA is the officially recognized representative and voice for Metis students at the University of Manitoba, dedicated to the promotion and protection of Metis culture and rights. It offers initiatives and programs open to all UM students, highlights scholarships and a 'Metis of the Month' feature, and works closely with the Indigenous Student Centre and UMISA. Its programming is coordinated by a student executive council.
The NCTR, housed at the University of Manitoba, is the permanent archive and research centre for the records and statements of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It holds large, sensitive Indigenous datasets and manages access, licensing and preservation for Survivors, researchers and the public. Located at Chancellor's Hall, 177 Dysart Road, Winnipeg R3T 2N2.
Ongomiizwin ('Clearing a path for generations to come'), launched June 2017, is the largest Indigenous education and health unit in Canada and has a permanent place in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. It comprises three units - Ongomiizwin Education, Research and Health Services - and provides leadership in Indigenous health across the five colleges of the Rady Faculty, working with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities and guided by Knowledge Keepers and Elders.
Formerly the Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE), this advanced Indigenous student leadership program was renamed Paskwamostos Wawiyaw (Bison Circle) in 2026. For First Nations, Metis and Inuit students with 30+ credit hours, it develops emerging leaders through weekly gatherings, teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, conversations with Indigenous leaders, and a team capstone project. It is delivered through the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) under the Mastercard Foundation EleV partnership and feeds from the entry-level Bison Spirit program.
SING Canada is an annual, all-expenses-paid one-week intensive workshop that builds Indigenous scientific capacity by training students, postdocs and community fellows in genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. It is an initiative of the Indigenous Science, Technology and Society (Indigenous STS) program at the University of Alberta and moves host cities each year. Directly relevant to bioinformatics and genomics, though it is a national program not based in Manitoba.
UMICS is the recognized Indigenous student group within the Asper School of Business, open to anyone interested in enhancing Indigenous culture in business. Operating as a Commerce Students' Association STAG, it builds community, forges partnerships, runs case competitions and its annual FIBB event, and advances economic reconciliation and the seven sacred teachings. It works alongside Asper's Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) program.
The University of Winnipeg .caISES chapter is a group of Indigenous students interested in science that meets monthly to advance the chapter and support members' needs. Through the chapter, Indigenous STEM students and professionals can take part in community events, leadership summits and caISES gatherings and conferences. It offers cultural activities, community involvement, educational resources and support.
Wawatay (Anishinaabe for Northern Lights) supports emerging First Nations, Metis and Inuit undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science, transforming their talent into science degrees strengthened by hands-on research experience. It blends Indigenous ways of knowing with Western science and offers a dedicated academic advisor, summer orientation, financial-aid guidance and a Faculty of Science student space. Office: W230 Duff Roblin, 190 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg R3T 2M8.
Wii Chiiwaakanak ('Walking Together' in Ojibwe) is a community partnership initiative started in 2006 offering educational and cultural programming rooted in Indigenous knowledge to strengthen pathways to university for Indigenous students. It runs a free public Community Learning Commons computer lab and programming including an after-school science club, STEAM camps, STEM Explorers on Campus, Indigenous language courses and cultural workshops.
Yellowquill University College, established in 1984 by the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, is Manitoba's first and only First Nations-controlled post-secondary institution, founded to advance 'Indian Control of Indian Education.' It is a non-profit owned and operated by DOTC and governed by the seven member-band chiefs as its Board of Directors. Now based at 480 Madison Street in Winnipeg, it offers university-entrance, mature high-school-diploma, bachelor and modular programs, with community campuses in several First Nations.
University of Waterloo chapter of AISES supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in STEM and STEM-adjacent fields; explicitly invites STEM students. Highly relevant for technological/data workshops.
Indigenous-governed research institute at Lakehead with a mandate to support mino-bimaadiziwin (the good life) among Anishinaabe peoples through research situated in Anishinaabe Kendaasiwin. Privileges Anishinaabe ways of knowing/being, and is a key partner for Indigenous-led data/bioinformatics projects driven by Indigenous priorities.
Indigenous institute focused on Indigenous education and training (campuses at Munsee-Delaware Nation and Nipissing First Nation). Potential host for workshops demonstrating data analysis in Indigenous contexts.
Dedicated resource and support hub for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at the French-language College Boreal. Key francophone contact point for Indigenous student outreach (language accessibility matters for workshops).
Supports the academic, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of Indigenous students at York, offering learning skills, career supports and cultural workshops. Located at 246 York Lanes.
Health research centre focused on rural, northern and Indigenous communities. Data-intensive health research (mental health, maternal/child health, chronic disease) with potential bioinformatics/epidemiological applications relevant to Indigenous health.
Chiefs of Ontario's RDM initiative focuses on data sovereignty, governance and management of First Nations data, maintaining relationships with ICES and researchers. Directly relevant to Indigenous health and genomic data work.
Offers cultural activities, academic workshops, tutoring, peer mentorship and the Summer Indigenous Institute (academic transition). Its existing academic-workshop programming makes it a primary contact for data/AI workshops. Located Room F215.
Provides culturally relevant services to Indigenous students across all three U of T campuses, supporting academic success, personal growth and leadership. Central hub (563 Spadina Ave, 3rd Floor); host for ISA and SAGE UT.
National First Nations organization advancing the OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) principles and First Nations data sovereignty; head office in Akwesasne, Ontario. Central authority on Indigenous data governance directly relevant to genomic/health data and bioinformatics ethics.
Supports Indigenous learners' academic success, personal development and leadership at Trent's Peterborough and Durham campuses; offers counselling, tutoring and financial assistance information. Crucial hub for connecting with Indigenous students.
Durham College's Indigenous centre ('a nest away from home') providing a supportive, culturally relevant environment for Indigenous students across the Oshawa and Whitby campuses.
Home away from home for 450+ Indigenous students at Queen's; provides academic advising, cultural counselling, peer mentorship. Hub for InEng, ILSA and SAGE; a key contact for STEM/data workshop outreach.
ICES has partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities enabling Indigenous-driven analyses of ICES data under data governance/sharing agreements. Supports Indigenous-driven use of data, potentially including bioinformatics applications in health research.
Indigenous-led non-profit delivering culturally relevant STEM/STEAM programming (workshops, camps, mentorship) using Two-Eyed Seeing. Referenced in Ontario research as a potential partner for bioinformatics workshops integrating Indigenous knowledge. Note: nationally scoped, headquartered in Calgary.
Ontario Tech's IECS runs cultural programming plus STEM/STEAM outreach (including the Turtle Island Summer Camp) from the Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre and Mukwa's Den. Existing STEM outreach makes it a relevant workshop partner.
Lab supporting community-based research on environmental justice (Canada's Chemical Valley), building tools and policy-relevant work for Indigenous communities. Focus on environmental data could benefit from environmental-genomics/ecological-data bioinformatics.
Formerly Aboriginal Access to Engineering; nationally recognized program providing holistic academic, sociocultural and professional support to Indigenous engineering students and running STEM outreach for Indigenous youth. Spawned STEMInA (campus-wide Indigenous STEM support). Highly relevant STEM partner.
Program focused on community-driven research projects in Aboriginal health, emphasizing data sovereignty and ethical research practices; a natural fit for bioinformatics and health data analysis.
George Brown's Indigenous Initiatives department with Indigenous Student Centres at St. James, Casa Loma and Waterfront campuses. A key Toronto college contact for reaching Indigenous students for data-literacy workshops.
Represents Ontario's Indigenous-owned and operated education and training institutions, providing culturally holistic learning environments. As member institutes expand STEM offerings, a valuable coordinating partner for cross-institute bioinformatics/data workshops.
Network providing mentorship, training and opportunities for Indigenous scholars/trainees in health and STEM-related research, supporting the next generation of Indigenous health and STEM scholars. Strong candidate to co-organize bioinformatics/data workshops.
Connects Indigenous education advocates across Ontario's college system. More administrative, but a valuable networking resource for coordinating workshop outreach across colleges.
Network facilitating Indigenous-focused research and collaboration at U of T, increasing visibility of Indigenous scholars and advancing environmental stewardship/sovereignty. Research engagement could extend to bioinformatics/data analysis (environmental genomics, health data).
Connects First Nations, Inuit and Metis undergraduate STEM students with science/engineering faculty for one-on-one mentorship, academic advice, skill development and career guidance. Strong avenue to introduce bioinformatics workshops.
Working group of Indigenous learners spanning Ontario institutions. Could facilitate data science workshops that reach Indigenous students across multiple institutions at once.
Engages First Nations, Inuit and Metis students, striving for academic excellence and running learning circles/workshops. History of hosting workshops suggests openness to data/AI/bioinformatics sessions.
Builds community for Indigenous students at Western with skill building and academic counselling; hosts SAGE (graduate) and Infinite Reach (Metis) networks. Located in Western Student Services Building.
Alternative pathway for Indigenous students to transition from high school into engineering/science, completing prerequisites with mentorship and academic support. Could incorporate bioinformatics workshops in its STEM curriculum.
Operates Indigenous Student Centres on Laurier's Waterloo and Brantford campuses, providing holistic support including academic guidance and financial aid workshops for self-identified Indigenous students. Also hosts SAGE gatherings for graduate students.
Mohawk College's well-resourced Indigenous Student Services with a dedicated gathering space (Kanakti:yo) and a dedicated team. Potential partner for data-related workshops for Indigenous students in Hamilton.
Lakehead's Indigenous Student Services Centre (Thunder Bay) providing academic, cultural and individual support. Key contact for connecting Indigenous students to Lakehead's Bioinformatics department and data-analysis faculty.
Student-run LUSU centre providing opportunities to learn about Indigenous teachings, ceremonies and traditions; organizes workshops and advocacy. A peer-led avenue to reach Indigenous students interested in fields like bioinformatics.
Fanshawe's Institute of Indigenous Learning (500+ registered Indigenous students) plus the Fanshawe Indigenous Student Association (FISA). A significant hub for potential workshop participants at the London campus.
Indigenous institute at Akwesasne providing flexible, culturally relevant learning environments. Could be interested in data science workshops that align with its culturally relevant approach.
Indigenous institute (M'Chigeeng First Nation, Manitoulin Island) providing culturally responsive education and training. May be open to incorporating data analysis/AI/bioinformatics workshops into its curriculum.
Indigenous student centre serving Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth campuses and online. Broad reach across applied programs (health sciences, environmental technology) increases potential to connect with Indigenous students in data-driven fields.
The voice for Indigenous Peoples in STEM at McMaster. Focuses on outreach, support and career development for Indigenous students in STEM, aiming to increase representation. Explicit STEM focus makes it an ideal partner for data science/AI/bioinformatics workshops. Instagram @mcmasteraises.
Institute fostering research excellence and best practices in Indigenous research across faculties (Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science, Social Sciences). Emphasis on data sovereignty and community-driven research aligns with bioinformatics/data-analysis workshop interests.
Indigenous Student Services at McMaster offering academic advising, tutor support, a student development program supporting conferences/workshops, mentorship and networking. Strong academic/professional development focus; hub for reaching Indigenous students. Office in L.R. Wilson Hall Room 1811.
Indigenous institute at Six Nations providing skills and trades training for Indigenous learners. Could be interested in workshops showing applications of data analysis/AI in various trades and skills.
Not-for-profit supporting genomics-based solutions across sectors; runs an Indigenous Genomics Training and Capacity program. A key partner for fostering bioinformatics initiatives involving Indigenous communities, especially in health-related genomic research.
OICR's Computational Biology Program and the Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops (bioinformatics.ca) deliver advanced bioinformatics training. Not Indigenous-specific, but a potential partner for specialized bioinformatics workshops for Indigenous researchers/students.
Indigenous institute (Thunder Bay) providing education and training for Indigenous students across Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Could be approached about incorporating data science into training programs.
Annual one-week intensive workshop building Indigenous capacity and scientific literacy in genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. Directly on-theme for bioinformatics; has co-hosted with OICR. Note: pan-Canadian program associated with University of Alberta, cited across the Ontario bioinformatics research.
Indigenous institute (Sault Ste. Marie) offering programs in partnership with universities. May be open to collaborating on data analysis/AI workshops within its university partnerships.
Indigenous-owned post-secondary institute at Six Nations of the Grand River offering programs (including STEM pathways and Indigenous languages) and university/college partnerships. Potential partner for exploring the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern data analysis.
A 'home away from home' for Indigenous learners at Cambrian, providing cultural/spiritual activities and specialized academic supports. Holistic academic focus suggests openness to data-analysis workshops.
Indigenous-led centre at United College supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students plus the broader urban Indigenous community. Given Waterloo's STEM strength, a strong contact point for identifying Indigenous students/researchers in data-intensive fields.
Indigenous-led research and education centre generating critical Indigenous policy perspectives, translating knowledge into open-source resources and holding institutions accountable. Policy/data analysis work offers openings for data-skilled contributors.
Indigenous politics 'collaboratory' focused on community-based research and knowledge mobilization; provides training in research protocols and grant applications. Research methodology emphasis can include data-analysis techniques relevant to bioinformatics.
Indigenous student activity council/club at the Sask Polytech Prince Albert campus, ratified under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students' Association (SPSA); a point of contact to gauge broader student interest.
Research centre within the College of Education supporting innovative Indigenous education research and providing resources for graduate students; a potential partner for data-analysis workshops related to educational research.
Program administered by the Saskatchewan Research Council providing Indigenous post-secondary students with hands-on STEM learning, summer jobs and mentorship, in collaboration with institutions like the University of Regina and Gabriel Dumont Institute.
Indigenous outreach at Canada's national synchrotron (at USask) that integrates Indigenous perspectives into STEM through projects like the Bison and Berry Projects using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach; a potential partner for complementary bioinformatics workshops.
Academic department grounded in the priorities and knowledge of Saskatchewan's Indigenous communities, supporting undergraduate and graduate students exploring Indigenous society, culture and knowledge; a possible partner for workshops bridging traditional knowledge and modern data analysis.
Campus student associations at FNUniv fostering community and leadership among Indigenous students and organizing cultural events; the most direct route to reach the student body per campus. Also: saskatoonstudentassoc@ and ncstudent@firstnationsuniversity.ca.
First Nations-governed national body advancing Indigenous data sovereignty and the OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access and Possession) principles; referenced in the source material as central to ethical Indigenous data governance and relevant to First Nations across Saskatchewan.
First Nations-controlled university specializing in Indigenous knowledge while providing post-secondary education across many fields for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students; programs in Indigenous Health and related sciences could benefit from bioinformatics/data workshops.
Metis-governed institute ensuring a strong Metis voice in post-secondary education and research in Saskatchewan, with programs and university partnerships; a potential partner for culturally relevant data/bioinformatics initiatives for Metis communities.
Central hub offering inclusive, intercultural space and personal, social, cultural and academic support to Metis, First Nations and Inuit students at USask; also provides space for Indigenous student leadership groups to meet.
Indigenous youth-led non-profit providing culturally relevant, Indigenous-led STEM/STEAM programming that integrates Indigenous Ways of Knowing with Western STEM; a potential partner for developing bioinformatics workshops.
Funded internships (valued $12,500-$50,000, NSERC-supported) letting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students participate in applied research; an excellent avenue for introducing bioinformatics and data-analysis projects.
Student society at the Edwards School of Business creating a supportive community for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in commerce; the growing role of data analytics in business makes members a plausible workshop audience.
Health research centre housed at FNUniv focused on health-related research in an Indigenous context; a potential point of connection for applying bioinformatics/data analysis to Indigenous community health issues.
USask program supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students academically and in their careers, with dedicated STEM pathways providing mentorship and career experiences. Over 100 students have benefited from ISAP's STEM programming.
Student-run Indigenous association at the University of Regina, based out of the ta-tawaw Student Centre; a general association spanning disciplines whose members may include those interested in data skills.
Indigenous Students' Centres at Sask Polytech's four main campuses providing safe, welcoming spaces to connect with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and cultural advisors, and offering academic, emotional and spiritual support; key points of contact to organize workshops.
Elder-based program (and associated Living Learning Community) run through the ta-tawaw Student Centre, enhancing cultural awareness and leadership skills; its academic programming makes it a potential avenue for data-literacy workshops.
University of Regina administrative unit leading Indigenous engagement and reconciliation and promoting Indigenous excellence across campus.
Centre at the Edwards School of Business providing dedicated support, professional development funding and tutoring to Indigenous business students.
Annual one-week intensive workshop building Indigenous capacity and scientific literacy in genomics and bioinformatics, covering genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous bioethics; an Indigenous-led initiative of the Indigenous Technoscience & Society program (U of Alberta). Highly relevant model for Indigenous bioinformatics workshops.
First Nations-governed institution providing academic, vocational and technical training for adult learners across Saskatchewan; its employability focus could support future data-analysis programming.
Provincial mentorship network supporting Indigenous graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and new investigators in STEM, funded through the CIHR Networks Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR). Part of a 15-year initiative launched in 2020.
USask chapter of the national Indigenous STEM organization AISES, supporting Indigenous students in science, technology, engineering and math through networking, mentorship and national conferences (the 2020 .caISES Gathering drew 150 participants).
Welcoming centre honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and being, offering academic support, cultural teachings, career guidance and leadership development for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students at the University of Regina.
Unites members for social activities, friendship and learning, strengthening community among First Nations, Inuit, Metis and non-Indigenous students. Student space at 220 North Power Plant.
National program blending land-based learning with STEM education, with summer programs in Indigenous communities; could incorporate bioinformatics elements.
Works on data governance for First Nations communities in Alberta; focus on Indigenous data sovereignty and management makes it key for researchers working with community data.
National organization supporting Indigenous students in STEM fields, with chapters in Alberta.
Uses data analysis in educational leadership for decision-making (different domain from bioinformatics).
Promotes Indigenous engagement in STEAM, facilitates learning opportunities and provides professional development for Indigenous and non-Indigenous STEAM students.
Student group providing support through cultural and social activities. Phone 780-539-2092.
Student-led Coyote Council supports Indigenous voice and leadership; Indigenous Student Support Office contacts neastly@mhc.ab.ca / ccairns@mhc.ab.ca.
Student-centered, research-oriented faculty focused on Indigenous issues; potential to integrate bioinformatics/data analysis into Indigenous research methodologies.
Promotes the OCAP principles (Ownership, Control, Access, Possession) for First Nations data governance; frameworks highly relevant to bioinformatics/data analysis.
Central hub supporting First Nations, Metis and Inuit students (30+ years) with academic, wellness, cultural and spiritual resources.
Not-for-profit research funding organization that initiates, funds and manages genomics partnerships and research, including work benefiting Indigenous communities.
Enables First Nations, Metis or Inuit undergraduate students to gain research experience in environmental fields, combining Indigenous knowledge with STEM.
Provides a gathering centre and various supports for Indigenous students; Tatsikiistamik Middle Bull Lounge is a dedicated Indigenous student space.
Non-profit connecting Indigenous youth to STEM and arts programming; promotes Indigenous ways of knowing in STEM and trains professionals to work with Indigenous youth.
Offers Indigenous Arts (arts_info@banffcentre.ca, 403-762-6180) and Indigenous Leadership (leadership@banffcentre.ca, 1-888-255-6327) programs.
Collaborates with the Athabasca University Students' Union to represent Indigenous students.
Collective of Indigenous graduate students at the University of Alberta focused on advocacy, professional development, networking and Indigenization of the academy.
Supports Indigenous learners through mentoring, cultural engagement and academic guidance; the university also has an Aboriginal Society student group.
Focuses on indigenization and reconciliation efforts, supporting Indigenous students across disciplines.
IKRC supports Indigenous students academically and culturally; CUE Indigenous Fellowship (cif@student.concordia.ab.ca) is a student-led club collaborating with the IKRC.
AIM-HI Network at UCalgary is one of eight CIHR-funded Indigenous Mentorship Network Programs; provides mentorship for Indigenous health researchers working with health data.
Research network collaborating with Indigenous communities and health systems; work necessarily involves health data analysis skills and methodologies.
Assists in developing ethical research methodologies and promotes Indigenous data sovereignty, crucial for data management in bioinformatics.
International research and teaching program promoting Indigenous self-determination in science and technology; closely associated with SING Canada. (Note: the U of A research hub was dissolved Aug 2024.)
Comprehensive Indigenous Services offering a 'Circle of Services' and the Niitsitapi Gathering Place.
Indigenous Services foster an environment of respect and trust; Olds College uses data analysis in smart-farming initiatives (collaboration with University of Guelph).
Central hub for Indigenous students to gather and find belonging. Indigenous Support Line 780-791-4800.
Indigenous Student Council builds community; Indigenous Student Services provides cultural, wellness, academic and financial support. Phone 780-871-5444.
Offers academic, social and cultural support; RDP's AI and Data Analytics program has designated Indigenous seats. New Ponokaisissahta Indigenous Student Centre opened Jan 2025. Phone 403-357-3672.
Serves First Nation, Metis and Inuit students with Indigenous Ways of Knowing supports.
Runs cultural awareness events, collaborates with community elders and maintains an Indigenous student room.
All-inclusive student club providing peer, cultural and educational support to First Nations, Metis and Inuit students; could be interested in STEM workshops.
Student representative association creating a safe, inclusive space for Indigenous students; offers scholarships and project/event grants.
Initiative to increase representation of Indigenous and Black students in engineering and technology fields; potential interest in bioinformatics.
Aims to establish an environment where Indigenous STEM students' needs are acknowledged; cultivates community, mentorship, tutoring and peer support.
Cultural hub supporting Indigenous learners with funding information, student gatherings, Elder advising and a gathering place to study. Phone 403-476-2255.
Supports Indigenous students with academic advising, cultural programming and financial aid; runs an Indigenous University Bridging Program (math/English upgrading).
Provides culturally relevant education integrating Indigenous knowledge and traditions; could explore intersection of traditional knowledge and bioinformatics.
Gathering space offering cultural support, advisors and mentorship; NorQuest also offers data analysis and business intelligence training. Phone 780-644-6772.
Serves students in the Faculty of Native Studies and those enrolled in Native Studies courses; common ground for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
Indigenous student support centre (formerly Chinook Lodge) offering advising, workshops and Elder engagement; SAIT offers an Indigenous Pathways Program and data analytics courses. Phone 403-210-4028.
Community gathering place for Indigenous students; NAIT's technology/trades focus makes it a potential partner for data-analysis workshops. Phone 780-491-3917.
NLCSA represents all students; mamawapowin is a Virtual Indigenous Student Centre providing resources and support.
Athabasca University's Indigenous centre; the university offers bioinformatics courses (e.g., 'Algorithms for Bioinformatics') and engages in bioinformatics research.
Provides education tailored to Indigenous students; could introduce bioinformatics concepts within an Indigenous context.
Offers programs emphasizing Indigenous perspectives; could explore how bioinformatics applies to Indigenous research questions.
Academic research entity dedicated to Metis concerns; data-driven research could align with bioinformatics applications in health or environmental studies.
Project reducing healthcare disparities for Indigenous children with genetic diseases and developing an Indigenous Background Variant Library; directly involves bioinformatics.
Annual one-week intensive workshop training Indigenous participants in genomics, bioinformatics, critical Indigenous studies and anticolonial bioethics. Part of the global SING Consortium.
Program facilitating development of Indigenous graduate students through engagement with peers, faculty and researchers on and off campus.
Indigenous-governed university college offering education rooted in Indigenous knowledge and governance; trades/business programs where data-analysis skills could be relevant.
Hub of Indigenous student life at the University of Calgary; hosts Indigenous-specific clubs and could partner on workshops.
First Nations college in Edmonton offering programs including Information Technology, indicating potential readiness for bioinformatics/data analysis workshops.
University of Calgary's Indigenous Strategy; could integrate bioinformatics/data analysis into Indigenous research methodologies.
Provides personal, academic, financial and cultural support to Indigenous students ('eagle's nest'); offers the pimacihisowin Foundation Program. Phone 780-497-5382.
Actua is Canada's largest STEM outreach organization; its Indigenous-leadership-guided InSTEM program engages Inuit, Metis and First Nations youth (35,000+ per year in 200+ communities) in culturally relevant, land-based STEM experiences, including in-school K-12 workshops and grade 5-8 summer camps. A national partner that could bring Indigenous-focused STEM programming - and bioinformatics/data components - to the NWT.
The primary public post-secondary institution in the NWT, serving a largely Indigenous (Dene, Inuvialuit, Metis, Cree) student body across three campuses and 23 community learning centres. Offers certificate, diploma, trades and university-transfer programs, including a Bachelor of Education (with U. Saskatchewan) and BSc Nursing (with U. Victoria). Delivers Indigenous studies programming, Elder mentorship and Indigenous student support services. A strong candidate to host bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops and a recommended home for a dedicated bioinformatics program.
The research division of Aurora College, operating three regional research centres: Western Arctic Research Centre (Inuvik), South Slave Research Centre (Fort Smith) and North Slave Research Centre (Yellowknife). ARI supports scientific, technological and Indigenous knowledge research to benefit NWT residents, manages the NWT Research Database and licensing, and facilitates Indigenous-led, community-based research projects in environmental science, health and community development that often require data-analysis and bioinformatics skills. Recommended site for an Indigenous bioinformatics research centre.
An international initiative supporting Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, known for advancing the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance and developing tools and frameworks for ethical data management. Named in the source report as a recommended partner to bring data-governance expertise to NWT Indigenous data and bioinformatics work.
The only French-language post-secondary institution in the NWT, located in downtown Yellowknife (established 2011) and affiliated with the University of the Arctic. Offers business administration and public-relations diplomas and workforce training for the Franco-tenois community. Included here as an Indigenous-focused partner because it collaborates with the Indigenous-led Dechinta Centre and could co-host regional workshops; it is not itself an Indigenous organization.
An Indigenous-led, land-based, university-accredited educational institution based in Yellowknife/Denendeh - described as the only land-based university-accredited program of its kind. Offers post-secondary courses and semester programs (including the Dechinta Certificate for Research and Learning) delivered by Indigenous experts, Elders, professors and knowledge keepers, in partnership with UBC, University of Alberta and College Nordique Francophone. Emphasizes self-determination and sustainable northern communities; a prime partner for culturally grounded bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops.
Canada's first Indigenous Protected Area (established 2018), covering roughly 14,250 km2 in the NWT and led by Dehcho First Nations. The Dehcho K'ehodi Stewardship and Guardian Program conducts patrols, research and environmental monitoring and mentors youth - work that generates ecological and biodiversity data and could benefit from data-analysis/bioinformatics capacity for environmental stewardship.
A federal program that funds innovative Indigenous-led approaches to improving data methodologies - including developing data collection/analysis methods aligned with Indigenous values and expanding data related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. A potential funding partner for NWT Indigenous data-governance and analysis initiatives.
An NSERC grant program that funds Indigenous students and postdoctoral fellows (up to $5,000) to promote interest and participation in the natural sciences and engineering by visiting Indigenous communities and schools across Canada. A funding partner NWT institutions could leverage to support Indigenous STEM/bioinformatics outreach.
An initiative led by Dr. Nadine Caron to establish a biobank serving northern British Columbia's rural and Indigenous populations, guided by a Northern First Nations Biobank Advisory Committee (NFNBAC) developed through consultation with dozens of First Nations. Focuses on co-developing governance, access and consent procedures and promoting culturally safe health research and infrastructure. Based in northern BC but a directly transferable model for NWT Indigenous biobanking and data governance.
A community-driven CIHR-funded network hosted by the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research in Yellowknife that supports Indigenous health research in the NWT. Focus areas include genomic research and Indigenous health data governance, capacity building through scholarships for Indigenous students in health fields, and workshops/training that could incorporate bioinformatics tools. Emphasizes Indigenous methodologies and ontologies - a strong fit for bioinformatics applications in health research.
An annual one-week intensive workshop that builds Indigenous capacity and scientific literacy by training undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and community fellows in the basics of genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. Associated with the Indigenous STS program at the University of Alberta. Directly recommended in the source report as a model to expand to include more NWT participants and to partner with for bioinformatics training.
A national project to reduce health-care disparities and improve diagnostic success for Indigenous children with genetic disease. It is building an Indigenous Background Variant Library (IBVL) cataloguing genetic variation from ~1,500 First Nations Canadians, bringing genomic testing to Indigenous children, and ensuring Indigenous-led governance over samples and data. Explicitly uses bioinformatics to assess IBVL effectiveness - a model partner and knowledge source for NWT bioinformatics capacity building.
Actua's National Indigenous Youth in STEM (InSTEM) program engages Indigenous youth in STEM through culturally relevant, land-based learning experiences and regional InSTEM Hubs. YukonU Youth Moving Mountains is part of the Actua Network, making Actua an established national partner for delivering STEM/bioinformatics outreach in Yukon.
CYFN administers the Yukon Native Language Centre and supports educational, health, justice, natural-resources and cultural initiatives for Yukon First Nations. Its network and influence across the 14 Yukon First Nations make it valuable for promoting and organizing workshops that align with First Nations priorities; it also employs research and data-analyst staff (e.g., health survey/data analysts).
Established in 2022, the First Nation School Board provides public education through Yukon First Nations worldviews, tailoring programming and assessment to reflect First Nations perspectives across schools including Chief Zzeh Gittlit School (Vuntut Gwitchin) and Ross River School (Ross River Dena Council). Its schools could serve as venues for introductory bioinformatics/STEM workshops for younger students.
The Indigenous Observation Network is a community-based monitoring program of the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (73 First Nations and Tribes across the Yukon River Basin, including Yukon Territory) in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey. It has collected 1,600+ surface-water geochemistry samples at 35 sites and trained 300+ Indigenous citizens in sampling. Its large environmental datasets are well suited to bioinformatics/data-analysis training on ecosystem and climate change.
Indspire is the largest scholarship fund for Indigenous students in Canada, having provided over $153 million in financial support, including to Yukon First Nations, Inuit and Métis students in STEM-related fields. As a funder it could help support Yukon Indigenous students' participation in bioinformatics workshops.
Founded with the advocacy and consultation of all 14 Yukon First Nations, the Institute of Indigenous Self-Determination supports First Nations leaders and prepares future leaders through research, capacity development and education. Working with the YukonU Research Centre, it connects researchers to Indigenous communities and policy interests; data-analysis/bioinformatics training could support projects involving environmental data, health statistics, or policy analysis.
A Two-Eyed Seeing Research Program established between the Government of Yukon, University of Alberta North and Yukon University, including a Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge held by Daqualama Jocelyn Joe-Strack (Champagne and Aishihik First Nations; BSc in microbiology and biochemistry). The program integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems and oversees storytelling revitalization and the Climate Action Fellowship—directly relevant to culturally grounded data-analysis and bioinformatics workshops.
SING Canada is a national workshop program teaching Indigenous participants the basics of genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics (2026 workshop July 12-18 in Montréal). Explicitly cited in the source report as a key national partner to bring specialized bioinformatics expertise to Yukon and create pathways for Yukon Indigenous students—the most directly relevant external partner for bioinformatics workshops.
YAWC conducts research and advocacy on issues affecting Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people in Yukon and northern BC, including resource development, environmental assessment and MMIWG2S+ work. Its research activities—particularly in health and environmental research—could benefit from data-analysis workshops.
YFNED works to improve educational outcomes for Yukon First Nations students through second-level educational services, advocacy, camps, numeracy and other programs, emphasizing traditional knowledge and cultural competencies. Its capacity-building focus and youth programming make it a potential partner for organizing STEM/bioinformatics workshops.
A 20-month program led by the Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge at Yukon University, comprising Yukon First Nations youth fellows from across the territory who develop a Climate Vision and Action Plan and work to decolonize climate policy in the North. Its focus on climate and environmental data offers a natural fit for bioinformatics/data-analysis tools.
The Yukon Native Language Centre is a training and research facility (administered by the Council of Yukon First Nations, located on the Yukon University campus) dedicated to the revitalization, documentation and teaching of Yukon First Nations languages. It develops writing systems, dictionaries and teaching materials and trains Native Language Instructors. Its language-documentation and data work could benefit from data-analysis, computational linguistics and NLP techniques.
The Yukon NEIHR is a Yukon First Nations-led coalition (Elders, researchers, knowledge carriers and community-based health-research experts) developing a CIHR-funded Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research, supported by CYFN, the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research and the One Yukon Coalition. It aims to train the next generation of Yukon First Nations health researchers and uphold Indigenous control over research and data—a prime candidate for genomics/health-data and bioinformatics workshops.
First Nations Initiatives (FNI) is an arm of the President's Office at Yukon University dedicated to integrating Yukon First Nations culture, traditions and history into university programming and curriculum. It coordinates the President's Advisory Committee on First Nations Initiatives (PACFNI), which includes educational representatives from all 14 Yukon First Nations. FNI is a key potential partner for organizing and promoting culturally grounded bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops.
The YukonU Research Centre emphasizes northern solutions and Indigenous self-determination, conducting research in climate change, Indigenous governance and health. It hosts the Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous-led research programs, making it a strong potential hub for bioinformatics/data-analysis training and participants.
YukonU Youth Moving Mountains delivers hands-on STEM/STEAM and trades programming for children and youth across Yukon, with a mission to reach underserved populations. It works with Mastercard Foundation's EleV program and Yukon First Nations partners (AFN Yukon Region, YFNED, Training Policy Committee), is part of the Actua Network, and has piloted research mentorships for Indigenous youth (ages 16-19) with YukonU Research Centre researchers—a strong pipeline for future bioinformatics workshop participants.
Actua's InSTEM program engages Indigenous youth across Canada through culturally relevant STEM experiences, school workshops and summer camps (delivered locally in NB via network members). Potential interest: development of bioinformatics-focused modules.
A partnership between UNB, the Ulnooweg Education Centre and JEDI (with multi-year support from the Mastercard Foundation) that enhances STEAM education for Indigenous youth through mobile technology units. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics and data analysis into STEAM curriculum.
A partnership between New Brunswick employers, universities, Indigenous students and government (delivered through JEDI) that provides experiential learning opportunities for Indigenous students, including funding to remove financial barriers and support culturally safe education. Potential interest: bioinformatics and data analysis internships or projects.
Founded in 2021, INSA provides a safe space for Indigenous nursing students at UNB, advocates for equity in healthcare, and connects students with Indigenous nursing alumni and professionals. Operates within the broader Nutsihpiluwewicik (Pathways to Nursing) program. Potential interest: application of bioinformatics/data analysis in healthcare and nursing research.
NBCC operates Indigenous student gathering centres across four campuses: Mawiomi Place (Miramichi), Wabanaki Student Centre (Moncton), Menahqesk Centre (Saint John) and the Kilun Lounge (Woodstock), supported by Indigenous Student Success Coaches. Potential interest: introductory workshops on data analysis and bioinformatics.
STU's Indigenous Student Services provides academic, personal, financial and cultural support, an Elder-in-Residence program, workshops, traditional ceremonies and guest speakers. The Wabanaki Student Centre (top floor, James Dunn Hall) serves as a daily home-away-from-home for Indigenous students, who make up ~10% of STU's population. Potential interest: workshops on data analysis in Indigenous contexts.
Umbrella of Mount Allison's Indigenous student supports, including the Indigenous Student Support Group (ISSG, founded 2012), the Mawita'mkw gathering space (Wallace McCain Student Centre) that hosts Powwows and Sweat Lodge ceremonies, and the Indigenous Mentorship Program. Coordinated by the Indigenous Affairs Coordinator. Potential interest: introduction to bioinformatics/data analysis; mentorship and cultural-event impact assessment.
Offers a minor in Indigenous Studies plus certificates in Mi'kmaq Studies and Studies of Indigenous History, with courses including 'Indigenous Research Ethics' and 'Traditional Ecological Knowledge.' Introduced 2022. Potential interest: ethical considerations in bioinformatics research and data analysis in ecological studies.
Founded in 1995 as a tripartite partnership, JEDI is a leading Indigenous organization fostering Indigenous economic and workforce development in New Brunswick, delivering business and workforce services and operating a Mobile Makerspace and the Future Wabanaki program. Potential interest: partner for STEM/data workforce initiatives.
Located on Wolastoqiyik traditional territory at UNB Fredericton, the MWC offers opportunities to learn about Wabanaki histories, cultures and treaty rights, administers programs for First Nations students, and delivers courses such as 'Wabanaki Worldviews' and 'Introduction to Indigenous Studies.' Potential interest: application of data analysis in Indigenous studies and historical research.
Provides culturally relevant social work education for First Nations individuals, recognizing First Nations systems of knowledge; directed toward First Nation peoples in NB, Quebec and the Maritimes with intake approximately every three years. Potential interest: application of data analysis in social work research.
Explores historical and contemporary issues of Indigenous nations and offers courses such as 'Native Philosophy' and 'Mi'kmaq History.' Potential interest: data analysis in historical and philosophical research.
Represents off-reserve Indigenous people in New Brunswick and provides education assistance through awards, bursaries and scholarships, supports youth through a Youth Council, and runs initiatives such as 'Looking Out For Each Other' assisting families of missing Indigenous women. Potential interest: data analysis workshops for policy development and social issues.
Formerly the UNBI Training Institute, NBICC provides post-secondary education and professional development for First Nations communities, with programs open to both First Nations and non-Indigenous students. Governed by an Indigenous board of directors. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics and data analysis into existing programs.
Conducts research on population dynamics, health workforce imbalances and graduate outcomes, and offers training in data analysis and management. Not exclusively Indigenous-focused but a potential collaborator on research projects with Indigenous communities and analysis of Indigenous datasets.
Provides access to Statistics Canada's confidential microdata and fosters research in the social and health sciences, with a branch also hosted at Universite de Moncton. Not exclusively Indigenous-focused but a potential resource for analysis of Indigenous-specific datasets.
Nutsihpiluwewicik (a Wolastoqey word meaning 'clan of healers') supports Indigenous students pursuing nursing at UNB, providing relevant workplace experiences, cultural teachings, and pathways into the profession. Potential interest: integration of data analysis in health and workplace studies.
Led by the Associate Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement, the Piluwitahasuwin office fosters positive relations between UNB and Indigenous communities and implements the university's Truth and Reconciliation Strategic Action Plan. Potential interest: data-driven approaches to reconciliation and community engagement.
UNB Libraries' Research Data Services supports data management needs and offers workshops on data analysis, management and visualization. Not Indigenous-specific but identified as able to deliver tailored workshops for Indigenous researchers and students.
Established in 2023 and hosted by UNB's Faculty of Computer Science, RIDSAI is home to leading data science and AI researchers, with substantial research funding. Not itself Indigenous-focused, but identified as a potential partner for collaboration on Indigenous-focused data science projects.
Delivers STEM programming in Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada, working with Indigenous partners, Elders and Knowledge Keepers to integrate Western science with Traditional Knowledge; offers day camps, land camps and InSTEM programming. Potential interest: expansion of programs to include bioinformatics workshops.
An Indigenous-led registered charity that provides Indigenous-based learning and STEAM programming across Atlantic Canada, including Mobile Learning Units, Land-Based Learning, Project-Based Science and Land Camp. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics into existing STEAM programs; potential delivery partner in NB.
The largest French-language university in New Brunswick, which hosts a branch of the New Brunswick Research Data Centre. Included as a potential partner for bilingual (French/English) bioinformatics and data-analysis workshops serving Indigenous learners; not itself an Indigenous organization.
A First Nations-run not-for-profit based in Tobique First Nation delivering STEM and Indigenous-culture programming since 2015, including 3D printing workshops, Community Science Nights and MakerSpace enhancements. Potential interest: integration of bioinformatics/data analysis into existing STEM programs.
A University of Calgary (Arctic Institute of North America) initiative co-developing genomics knowledge-mobilization tools to support biodiversity monitoring, conservation and wildlife co-management for northern Indigenous Peoples. Its online database and geospatial platform work could directly benefit from bioinformatics workshops; a supporting partner rather than an Indigenous organization itself.
A data-management research support service that works with Indigenous knowledge holders to make Local Traditional Knowledge and Community-Based Monitoring datasets available, integrating Indigenous knowledge with advanced data-management practices. A supporting partner (US-based) relevant to data-governance and analysis capacity for Nunavut communities.
An Indigenous-led non-profit, envisioned by youth in Pond Inlet, that empowers Northern Indigenous youth to shape Arctic research and bridges Indigenous Knowledge with Western science through its ScIQ approach. Its promotion of integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with modern scientific methods, including data analysis, aligns closely with bioinformatics/data-workshop goals.
A federal funding program supporting Indigenous-led data research, including projects that improve data methodologies specific to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people and that develop quantitative and qualitative indicators. Not an Indigenous organization itself but a funder that could support bioinformatics/data-analysis capacity building for Indigenous communities including in Nunavut.
A Kivalliq Wildlife Board-led, community-based project (with ArctiConnexion, via ArcticNet) that combines Inuit knowledge with molecular biology to monitor industrial impacts on freshwater and marine ecosystems and develop indicators of environmental, ecological and biological stress. Its molecular and monitoring data work could be enhanced through bioinformatics and data-analysis techniques.
The first Indigenous-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute (led by Indigenous scientists and tribal members) focused on biobanking and genomic justice, ensuring genetics and health research benefits Indigenous communities. It supports the Silent Genomes Project and SING; a relevant model and partner for Indigenous data-governance and bioinformatics capacity building though it is US-based, not Nunavut-based.
The primary public post-secondary institution in Nunavut, serving a predominantly Inuit student body and integrating Inuit culture and knowledge systems. No current bioinformatics/data-analysis program, but its Environmental Technology programs, science foundation courses, southern university partnerships and network of Community Learning Centres make it a strong host/partner for introductory bioinformatics and data-analysis modules and community-based workshops.
The Nunavut node of CIHR's Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research program, led by Dr. Gwen Healey Akearok and hosted at QHRC. It builds knowledge and research capacity in Nunavut's Indigenous communities and takes a holistic, systems approach to Inuit health, making it a natural partner for capacity-building and data-analysis training.
The main hub for research activity in Nunavut and the territory's research-licensing authority, operating from Iqaluit with additional laboratories in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay. Its focus on environmental research and its labs, educational programming and research-partnership infrastructure make it a key potential partner for organizing and hosting bioinformatics and data-analysis workshops for Indigenous students and researchers.
The organization representing Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement and lead body for the Nunavut arm of the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey, the first Inuit-led and Inuit-determined health survey. Its extensive data-collection and data-governance responsibilities make it a potential beneficiary of and partner for data-analysis capacity building.
The first Inuit owned, Inuit led and Inuit determined national health survey, covering Inuit of all ages across Inuit Nunangat including Nunavut (led locally by NTI). Its extensive data collection, linkage and analysis make it a strong potential beneficiary of advanced data-analysis and bioinformatics training.
An independent, community-led research centre enabling culturally safe and ethical health research in Nunavut. It participates in the Nunavut Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NU NEIHR) and collaborates with NRI and others; its health-research work involves data collection and analysis that could benefit directly from data-analysis workshops.
An annual, fully funded one-week residential workshop that trains Indigenous undergraduate/graduate students, postdocs and community fellows in genomics, bioinformatics and Indigenous/decolonial bioethics. Directly relevant as a proven model and delivery partner for bioinformatics and data-analysis workshops for Indigenous participants (including from Nunavut); 2026 workshop held in Montreal.
A project building an Indigenous Background Variant Library in Canada to reduce disparities in genetic research for Indigenous children, and training Indigenous students and community members in next-generation genomic and bioinformatics analyses. Not itself an Indigenous organization but exists to support Indigenous genomics; directly relevant to bioinformatics-training goals.
CIHR-funded regional network offering mentorship, learning opportunities and financial support to Indigenous students and early-career researchers pursuing Indigenous health research across Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland & Labrador. Strong alignment with health-data/bioinformatics capacity building.
Policy-research secretariat for Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkati and Innu First Nations in Atlantic Canada, collaborating with academic institutions on Indigenous education and research needs — potentially including bioinformatics and data analysis.
Central hub for Indigenous students at Dalhousie offering a supportive environment, tutoring (including Mathematics and Statistics), and information on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Horizon Awards. Its direct provision of quantitative-subject support and STEM funding awareness make it a strong candidate for data/bioinformatics workshop outreach.
Initiative to increase representation of Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students in the legal profession. Primarily law-focused, but its aim of empowering Indigenous students could extend to encouraging skills in emerging fields such as data science.
Dalhousie unit focused on Indigenous health, community engagement and health-related research. Its health-research focus aligns with bioinformatics applications such as genomic studies and health data analysis.
Centre (name meaning 'Learning and Help' in Mi'kmaw) that empowers, encourages and educates students in an environment rooted in Indigenous cultures and values, offering academic advising referrals and Writing Centre appointments. Broad educational mandate is open to STEM/data skills initiatives.
ISSA connects Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and supports the Indigenous student population; Welkaqnik (the Indigenous gathering space) houses the Indigenous Students Resource Centre offering academic advising and tutoring. The academic-support role makes it relevant for skills workshops.
System-wide program with a network of Mi'kmaw and Indigenous supports advisors across NSCC campuses, offering culturally-responsive tutoring (funded by Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey) and career exploration. Strong academic + career focus makes it highly relevant for data/AI/statistics workshop outreach.
Program engaging issues of truth, justice and spiritual growth in collaboration with First Nations communities. Theology-focused, so lower direct interest in data/statistics workshops, but a possible point of contact for interdisciplinary students.
Centre ensuring Indigenous students at StFX are supported academically, culturally and socially, with the Coordinator of Indigenous Student Affairs providing support with time management, course selection, study skills and writing. Houses an Indigenous student society useful as an outreach channel.
Advisory circle providing guidance on initiatives supporting Indigenous learners and communities at MSVU. Could advise on integrating bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops into Indigenous education programming.
Indigenous Students Centre at King's providing cultural, emotional and spiritual support via the Indigenous Support and Outreach Coordinator. King's students also access Dalhousie's ISC (which offers Math/Statistics tutoring), so quantitative-skills interest can be reached through both.
Wabanaki research institute and centre for Indigenous education at UNB providing academic, cultural and social support to Indigenous students across the Atlantic region (including Nova Scotia). Interdisciplinary research links could connect to bioinformatics and data analysis. Note: physically based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Body established by the Sante' Mawio'mi (Grand Council) to ensure research involving Mi'kmaq communities adheres to ethical standards and respects Indigenous knowledge systems. Central to Indigenous data governance and participatory research methodologies. As of Feb 2025 relocated to the Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq (UNSM).
Official Mi'kmaq Education Authority representing the educational interests of Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia, supporting post-secondary education and funding the Indigenous Student Success tutoring at NSCC. Well positioned to connect academic programs and workshops with Mi'kmaq students.
Non-profit serving urban Indigenous individuals and families in Halifax since 1973 with culture-based programs and support. Could serve as a hub connecting urban Indigenous students/youth with bioinformatics and data-analysis opportunities.
Represents off-reserve Mi'kmaq and Indigenous people in Nova Scotia, offering educational programs, scholarships and leadership awards through its Education & Student Services division. Encourages academic achievement that could extend to STEM including bioinformatics and data analysis.
Supports Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA individuals in Nova Scotia through programs and advocacy, including educational and research opportunities that could incorporate data-analysis components.
Provincial research-funding body that collaborates with Indigenous communities to address local issues through research and supports projects integrating Indigenous knowledge and methodologies. Not itself an Indigenous organization but a potential funder/partner for Indigenous data and bioinformatics work.
Dalhousie STEM outreach initiative that builds reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities across Mi'kma'ki, delivering land-based STEM programming that integrates Western science with Traditional Knowledge (e.g. land-based STEM camp co-developed with Ulnooweg). Directly relevant for Indigenous-focused data/bioinformatics workshops.
Health and wellness organization created and guided by the Chiefs and Health Directors of the 13 First Nations in Nova Scotia to lead Mi'kmaw health transformation. Its health-data and community-health work could benefit from bioinformatics and health-data analysis.
Tribal council supporting mainland Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia, involved in educational initiatives and collaborations with academic institutions. Promotes Indigenous learning and research that could include data-analysis projects.
NSCAD's Indigenous student centre and exhibition space elevating Indigenous voices in contemporary art and fostering understanding of treaties. Mandate is art/culture-focused, so lower alignment with statistics/data-analysis workshops.
Indigenous-based learning organization delivering STEAM programming and land-based learning (guided by Netukulimk) across the four Atlantic provinces. Co-developed the STEM & Indigenous Knowledge program and land-based STEM camp with Dalhousie's SuperNOVA — a natural partner for Indigenous data/bioinformatics workshops.
The heart of Indigenous education at CBU (highest Indigenous enrolment in Atlantic Canada), offering academic advising, weekly Math & Science Centre support sessions, cultural mentorship and the L'nu Health Science Advantage Program preparing students for health sciences. Strong science/quantitative alignment for data and bioinformatics workshops.
Cape Breton's Mi'kmaq voice on natural resources and the environment, representing five Unama'ki (Cape Breton) Mi'kmaq communities. Collects environmental/biodiversity data and integrates Mi'kmaq traditional knowledge — strong fit for data-analysis and environmental-monitoring workshops.
Network supporting community-driven and participatory-action research in Indigenous health, part of the CIHR NEIHR initiative to strengthen Indigenous research capacity in Atlantic Canada. Closely associated with the Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network; could benefit from bioinformatics and data-analysis tools.
UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College runs an NSERC PromoScience-funded outreach program, 'Youth Engagement in Veterinary Medicine: A Model to Enhance Indigenous Youth Connection to STEM,' including one-day workshops introducing Indigenous high-school students to veterinary medicine and STEM, an expanded Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp (with an Indigenous Vet Camp pilot providing seats, travel and accommodation for Indigenous youth from Atlantic Canada and the North), and outreach sessions at Maritime elementary and high schools. Could incorporate bioinformatics workshops into its STEM engagement efforts.
UPEI's Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) brings Indigenous knowledge and methodologies to the forefront of academic research and teaching, upholding UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action. Offers Indigenous Studies Major and Minor (taught by Indigenous instructors) and emphasizes research-based Indigenous methodologies and the role of Elders. Its focus on integrative research models could support bioinformatics and data-analysis initiatives grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. Located in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 236.
The Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA) is an international Indigenous-led network that authored the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics), complementing the FAIR principles. Though not PEI-specific, it (with the Research Data Alliance's International Indigenous Data Sovereignty Interest Group) is directly relevant to any PEI bioinformatics/data-analysis work with Indigenous communities, providing the governance framework for managing biological and cultural data ethically.
L'nuey is an initiative focused on protecting, preserving and implementing the constitutionally entrenched rights of the Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq of PEI, governed in partnership with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils. While primarily focused on legal and constitutional rights, its emphasis on preserving Mi'kmaq knowledge could intersect with Indigenous data sovereignty and the use of data tools for cultural and environmental preservation. Located at 8 Stan MacPherson Way, Suite 301, Charlottetown.
Maritime Electric, in collaboration with UPEI's Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, supports the FIRES initiative, which focuses on recruiting Indigenous students in PEI to engineering programs and increasing Indigenous representation in engineering and related STEM fields. A corporate partner supporting Indigenous STEM pathways rather than an Indigenous organization itself.
The Mawi'omi Indigenous Student Centre (Mawi'omi meaning 'gathering' in Mi'kmaq), part of UPEI Student Affairs, provides a welcoming space supporting Indigenous students' academic and personal success. Offers craft sessions, Elder visits, tea/talking circles, language sharing and Indigenous-specific financial awards. Located in Dalton Hall, Room 515. Key point of contact for reaching Indigenous students in UPEI biology, biotechnology, analytics and statistics programs for bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops.
The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering the Mi'kmaq and Indigenous community in PEI toward self-determination, representing Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations. Its Integrated Resource Management program (including AAROM) involves research, ecosystem-health assessment, and land-use studies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data collection, and it collaborates with UPEI's Climate Lab and Atlantic Veterinary College and Dalhousie's Marine Sciences, indicating strong potential interest in applying bioinformatics/data analysis to environmental and ecological studies.
The Native Council of PEI is the self-governing authority representing the rights, interests and needs of off-reserve Indigenous people in traditional Mi'kmaq territory (Epekwitk). NCPEI emphasizes community engagement and trust-building in research, ensuring members participate in discussions concerning research proposals, and publishes research ethics guidance. Its focus on self-governance and health-related initiatives could align with bioinformatics applications in public health and data analysis, with strong attention to Indigenous data governance.
STEAM PEI is a non-profit delivering STEM/STEAM workshops to PEI students (K-9) with a particular focus on Indigenous students, girls, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. It has received funding to develop and deliver new Indigenous programming that incorporates traditional Indigenous knowledge, and is developing a Creativity Centre at the L'nuey/Epekwitk Assembly of Councils building. Employs a diverse teaching team including Indigenous educators. A potential delivery partner for bioinformatics/data-analysis workshops for older students or educators.
The Office of Indigenous Affairs provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing Indigenous initiatives at UPEI, offering strategic and operational advice to university leadership and collaborating with campus partners to advance reconciliation and equity, including development of an Indigenous Strategy for the UPEI community. Useful institutional contact for coordinating cross-campus Indigenous programming such as bioinformatics workshops.
Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres supporting Indigenous students through various programs; could help promote bioinformatics workshops to urban Indigenous communities.
Indigenous-led CIHR network supporting Indigenous health research leadership and capacity in BC. Now advanced through SFU's Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance (CCAIHG), led by Dr. Krista Stelkia.
BCIT department providing a home-away-from-home for Indigenous students, including the Indigenous Gathering Place (Mi Chap Tukw) with kitchen/computing facilities and an emergency assistance fund; applied-tech focus relevant to data/bioinformatics.
Centre offering Indigenous learning courses and supporting Indigenous students through advising and mentorship at Camosun College.
Support team with First Nations Access Coordinators at multiple campuses helping students transition, offering cultural activities, workshops and gatherings with Elders and knowledge keepers.
Aboriginal Resource Centre at CNC providing tutoring, a computer lab, cultural activities and navigator/advisor support for Indigenous students.
Indigenous Education team supporting students with funding applications, academic advising and referrals at College of the Rockies.
Provides personalized support, funding information, academic workshops and cultural activities with Indigenous student centres on both campuses.
Student-run collective within the Douglas Students' Union providing a welcoming environment for Indigenous students.
Centre for gathering, reflection and cultural practice supporting Indigenous students at Emily Carr, hosting the Aboriginal Speakers series and Talking Circles.
Student collective for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students at Emily Carr providing peer community support.
Policy and advocacy organization representing First Nations in BC, supporting First Nations students and education and a key player in the BC Tripartite Education Agreement.
Canada's first provincial First Nations health authority; partners with the Silent Genomes Project and Northern Biobank Initiative and promotes culturally safe genomic/health research.
Indigenous-led non-profit mandated by First Nations leadership to advance digital literacy, connectivity, and data/technology governance for all 204 First Nations in BC. Runs technology training programs and research on Indigenous data sovereignty.
First Nations-governed Crown corporation supporting revitalization of Indigenous languages, arts and culture in BC; a potential partner for data-analysis workshops on language/cultural data.
First Nations-controlled college of the Heiltsuk Nation providing culturally relevant post-secondary education in Bella Bella.
Paid summer research internship program for Indigenous high-school students (Metro Vancouver & Kelowna) in neuroscience and biomedical engineering, fields reliant on large-dataset analysis and a pathway toward bioinformatics/data analysis.
Represents Indigenous-controlled adult and post-secondary educational institutes in BC, offering college/university programs with community-based delivery; a potential partner for promoting bioinformatics workshops.
National Indigenous-led charity providing scholarships and bursaries for Indigenous students; a potential funder or promoter of bioinformatics workshops.
Office supporting Indigenous students and building relationships with Indigenous communities, offering career planning and Indigenous events.
Provides a welcoming environment and Gathering Place for Indigenous students at KPU, with an Elder & Cultural Advisor program, book club and dialogue series.
Department offering workshops, counselling and transition support with an Indigenous Gathering Space for students at Langara.
Committee under the Langara Students' Union working on issues facing the Indigenous community, using the David Parson Gathering Space.
Vancouver's largest private Indigenous college, providing a culturally appropriate learning environment, certificate/diploma programs and support services for Indigenous learners.
Indigenous-led non-profit supporting capacity building for First Nations in BC and providing scholarships/bursaries for Indigenous post-secondary students; potential funder or promoter of workshops.
BC's only public Indigenous post-secondary institution, offering culturally appropriate programming and a potential partner/model for delivering bioinformatics/data workshops in community settings.
Indigenous Education team supporting students with advising, counselling and community connections through Indigenous Education Navigators at various campuses.
First community/hospital-based biobank in northern BC, focused on genomic research and biobanking with First Nations governance (Northern First Nations Biobank Advisory Committee) and OCAP data-governance principles. Led by Dr. Nadine Caron at UNBC.
Provides Indigenous student support; current students can contact indigenous@nlc.bc.ca.
Offers support to Indigenous students including Indigenous Peer Mentors providing culturally appropriate information and referrals.
Offers cultural, academic and financial guidance and an online Indigenous e'lun community; hosted a 'Climate, AI, Decolonization' conference (2025), signalling engagement with advanced technologies.
Student-run association within the Simon Fraser Student Society providing a safe space, resources, support and advocacy for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students; located in the Student Union Building.
Provides culturally respectful academic support, cultural connections, a peer 'cousins' mentorship program, Indigenous counselling and Elders programming for Indigenous students at SFU.
Interdisciplinary department emphasizing Indigenous knowledge, cultures and histories; potential partner for workshops integrating bioinformatics with Indigenous research methodologies.
SFU office implementing the university's Aboriginal/Indigenous Strategic Plan and coordinating institutional support for Indigenous peoples.
Student-run SFU outreach organization whose InSTEM program delivers culturally relevant STEM experiences for Inuit, Metis and First Nations youth, building skills and confidence.
Indigenous-led one-week intensive workshop training Indigenous students/community fellows in genomics, bioinformatics, critical Indigenous studies and decolonial bioethics. Held its first Canadian workshop at SFU (2018); applications via indigenoussts.submittable.com.
First Nations college incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing into its academic programs and providing student support services.
Offers Indigenous student supports including a dedicated counsellor and Indigenous student navigator, with a focus on Indigenizing programs and services.
Genome Canada/CIHR-funded project reducing genomic health-care disparities for Indigenous children. Builds the Indigenous Background Variant Library and Indigenous governance frameworks over genomic data (DNA-on-loan principle).
New Indigenous Education Centre (opening 2026) to serve as a hub for Indigenous education, culture and community at TRU, including research spaces and computer labs.
Student association ensuring Indigenous perspectives are included in the Faculty of Law and promoting diversity and equity through events and community engagement.
Programs integrating Indigenous knowledge and language with scientific education; potentially interested in bioinformatics workshops that incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems.
Research institute focused on Indigenous issues in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, encouraging Indigenous student participation in research projects.
UBC centre advancing Indigenous health through education and research; collaborates with the Silent Genomes Project and could engage in genomics/health-data bioinformatics workshops.
Research centre at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and environmental science (salmon-bearing ecosystems, Indigenous data sovereignty); a candidate for environmental data-analysis workshops.
Central hub providing academic, social, spiritual and cultural support to Indigenous students at UBC Vancouver, housing the Indigenous Collegium and student services (tutoring, advising, counselling).
Branch of UBC Geering Up delivering culturally relevant, hands-on STEM programming with Indigenous community partners across BC, including the Indigenous STEM Internship for Grades 11-university Year 1 students.
Student group fostering connections and leadership skills among Indigenous students at UBC.
Supports Indigenous-led research in environmental sustainability, food systems and health, developing culturally appropriate research frameworks; potential fit for food/environmental data-analysis workshops.
UBC unit enabling collaborative, community-led research with Indigenous communities and developing culturally appropriate research frameworks; a potential partner for bioinformatics workshops aligned to community research.
Student-led association fostering community and dialogue among Indigenous studies students at UBC.
Capacity-building program supporting Indigenous communities in managing and preserving knowledge and cultural heritage; inherently data-focused and relevant to data stewardship skills.
Home of UBC's First Nations and Indigenous Studies (FNIS) and First Nations and Endangered Languages (FNEL) programs, focused on ethical research and partnerships; potential venue for workshops integrating Indigenous methodologies with data analysis.
UBC Okanagan Indigenous Centre providing community, culturally appropriate support, weekly academic/health/career workshops, tutoring and an Indigenous Research Mentorship Program for undergraduates.
Student-run Indigenous science & engineering society (chapter of AISES) offering networking, community service and professional development for Indigenous post-secondary STEM students and professionals; a likely hub for members interested in bioinformatics/computational science.
Provides a welcoming environment and cultural/academic support for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, including computer workshops and study-skills sessions.
Provides holistic, culturally safe support to Indigenous students, staff and faculty at UNBC, with programs such as the Aboriginal Guest Speaker Series, Campus Cousins and math/writing tutoring.
Academic and cultural centre offering a safe space for learning, sharing and community for Indigenous students at UVic; supports the Native Students Union.
Reciprocal partnership bringing interactive, culturally relevant, community-driven STEM programming to Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island; reached 1,000+ Indigenous youth across 15 communities in 2025.
Suite of programs welcoming and supporting Indigenous students at UVic, including a dedicated LE,NONET First-Year STEM Coordinator for undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Student-run collective building community among Indigenous UVic students through meetings, events and feast nights; spaces in the Student Union Building (B023) and First Peoples House.
Supports Indigenous student success at UVic through cultural and academic programming, Elders in Residence, tutoring, advising and counselling; hosts the LE,NONET First-Year STEM Coordinator.
Indigenous mentorship and leadership initiative at VIU offering mentorship, cultural sharing and academic support.
Offers a BA major and minor focused on Indigenous perspectives; potential partner for workshops integrating bioinformatics with Indigenous research methodologies.
Gathering place at VIU offering academic, social, spiritual and cultural resources, math tutoring and student-led activities for Indigenous students.
Provides culturally sensitive advising and education planning, funding/application help and Indigenous Gathering Places (Broadway and Downtown campuses) for Indigenous students.
Initiative exploring the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and environmental data analysis; hosted a webinar on Indigenous data sovereignty in conservation and data analysis.
Student-led caucus established in 2012 representing Indigenous students at Grenfell Campus; meets in the Indigenous Student Lounge (AS-2027). Directly represents Indigenous student interests and is a natural channel to promote skill-building and STEM/data workshops.
Bridging program at CNA's Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus easing Indigenous learners' transition into post-secondary study; curriculum explicitly includes mathematics and sciences, making participants a well-prepared, directly interested audience for statistics, machine learning and data-analysis workshops.
CNA Happy Valley-Goose Bay program focused on Indigenous law/governance, leadership and financial skills. Students may find data-analysis skills valuable for community development and governance roles (e.g., Indigenous data governance).
Dedicated Indigenous Affairs presence at Grenfell Campus (on traditional Mi'kmaw territory) serving 300+ Indigenous students, offering an Indigenous Student Lounge and Resource Centre. Key regional partner for academic enrichment and STEM/data-analysis workshops.
Administers Memorial's Indigenous Research Agreement and Research Involving Indigenous Groups policy, emphasizing Indigenous ownership, control, access and possession (OCAP) of data. Directly relevant to Indigenous data governance and could anchor culturally grounded bioinformatics/data-analysis initiatives.
CNA's Indigenous Resource Centre at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus provides a culturally grounded gathering, study and support space incorporating Indigenous culture and values to increase accessibility and retention. Central contact point for engaging Indigenous learners at CNA on STEM/data workshops.
Central hub (Juniper House) for Indigenous students at MUN's St. John's campus, offering academic, cultural and personal supports including tutoring, study/computer spaces, an Elder's space, scholarships and employment resources. Well positioned to host or promote STEM/data-analysis workshops to Indigenous students across disciplines.
Indigenous-led training and employment partnership serving Innu, Inuit and other Indigenous people across Labrador, with offices in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Nain, Natuashish, Sheshatshiu and Charlottetown. A community partner for delivering skills/data-literacy training to Indigenous learners in Labrador.
Memorial's Labrador Campus, situated on the homelands of the Innu and Inuit, is a leading centre for northern-led, Indigenous-driven research and education (home to the School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies and the Pye Centre for Northern Boreal Food Systems). Hosts the Indigenous Research Summer Institute focusing on Indigenous methodologies - a strong fit for capacity-building in data analysis.
Student society representing Computer Science students at MUN and promoting interest across CS areas including AI/data. Not Indigenous-specific, but a direct-interest partner and outreach channel for AI/data-analysis workshops. Active on Instagram (@muncssociety), Facebook and GitHub.
Engineering (Graduate) Students' Society at MUN. Not Indigenous-specific, but a direct-interest partner for applied AI/data-analysis workshops and a channel to reach Indigenous engineering students.
Undergraduate society for math and statistics students at MUN. Not Indigenous-specific, but a direct-interest partner for statistics/data-analysis workshops and a channel to reach Indigenous students in the discipline. Note: mathstat@mun.ca is the department address (society itself has no separate public email).
University-wide office operating across all MUN campuses, providing academic, cultural and personal resources for Indigenous students and leading Memorial's Strategic Framework for Indigenization. A senior point of contact for coordinating Indigenous engagement, including STEM/data outreach.
CBH CIRCLE is an Affiliate Partner of the Canadian Bioinformatics Hub.