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First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

Intake status unconfirmed

Wage help for summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit high school and post-secondary students. Nonprofits can get up to 100% of minimum wage covered.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Nonprofits: up to 100% of minimum wage plus mandatory costs; private sector: up to 50%
Listed deadline
Yearly call for proposals; ask your ISC regional office
Who can apply
First Nations, Métis and Inuit organizations, Nonprofits, Charities, Businesses, Schools, Libraries, archives and museums.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Pays for
Hiring students or youth

Who it's intended for

Details
First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations, First Nations schools, nonprofits and private employers. Students: First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve (or Inuit living outside their territory), aged 15-30, going back to school in the fall. At least 80 hours of work between May 1 and the fall term.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 23, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations, First Nations schools, nonprofits and private employers. Students: First Nations students ordinarily resident on reserve (or Inuit living outside their territory), aged 15-30, going back to school in the fall. At least 80 hours of work between May 1 and the fall term.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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