BCIT Indigenous Initiatives offer amenities, services and opportunities to help you get settled as a student.
Register with us by completing the Indigenous student intake form [PDF].
Indigenous Initiatives can help
Our team provides the following services to Indigenous students:
Referrals to other BCIT departments & the wider community
Indigenous Initiatives is here to connect you with the resources you need. Please contact us with any questions.
Computer, fax & photocopy access
All Indigenous students have free access to computers, printing and telephone, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Indigenous Gathering Place in SW1, Room 1521.
Be sure to check out the listings of scholarships, awards, bursaries, and financial aid available to Indigenous students.
Student lounge
You are always welcome at the Indigenous Initiative’s student lounge, located in SW1, Room 1521, the Indigenous Gathering Place. Drop by anytime, we have a full kitchen, coffee is always on.
Funding application checklist
Contact us if you have questions about how to apply for Indigenous funding. Need clarification on the steps to take? We can help.
Visit the getting started with BCIT page for more information
Indigenous peer to peer mentorship
Transitioning into the first year at BCIT can be challenging. Connect with a student mentor and make your BCIT experience a successful one.
Visit the Indigenous Initiatives peer to peer mentorship page for more information.
Traditional sweatlodge ceremonies
In Indigenous culture, the Sweatlodge empowers the natural elements of our being with the four elements of water, air, fire, and earth. The Indigenous Initiative’s department exclusively welcomes BCIT staff and students to join us in our Sweatlodge ceremonies.
Other services
In addition, BCIT and Indigenous Initiative’s are pleased to help all BCIT Indigenous students with:
Campus tours
If you are currently exploring your post-secondary options, we invite you to join us for a guided tour of our Burnaby Campus. Our one-hour campus tour will highlight what life is like at BCIT.
Visit the campus tours page for more information.
Program information
Questions about programs and courses? Indigenous Services can help find answers for you or connect you with Program Advising.
Kickstart & program orientation
Welcome to BCIT! Kick Start is a month-long event full of activities to help you settle into BCIT.
Housing information
Looking for a place to live while you study at BCIT? We offer on-campus housing on the Burnaby Campus and a comprehensive listing of off-campus accommodation.
Peer tutoring
Need to review concepts or require immediate feedback? Your fellow students at BCIT — peers who have achieved superior grades in their previous terms and understand the pressures and challenges of being a BCIT student — can help.
Visit the peer tutoring page to learn more.
Recreation Services
BCIT Recreation Services promotes, encourages and enables the practice of physical well being. Visit Rec Services to enjoy the gym, fitness classes, intramurals and more.
Student Services
These additional services are also available to you at BCIT.