First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship: Working Together for Indigenous Health

The annual SE Health First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Health Services Scholarship embodies SE Health’s enduring commitment to collaborating with Indigenous communities throughout Canada. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, SE Health has a dedicated First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Program Team focused on responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Our approach involves co-developing programs that promote Indigenous-led community health solutions, ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals aging at home.

In alignment with Calls to Action 23(i) and 92(ii), which emphasize the necessity of increasing the number of Indigenous healthcare providers, this scholarship is a vital step toward fulfilling these important recommendations. We recognize that Indigenous students face distinct challenges and systemic barriers hindering their pursuit of post-secondary education. This scholarship not only affirms our belief in their potential to excel but also aims to alleviate financial hardships associated with obtaining healthcare education, while honoring the experiences of our team members who have faced similar journeys.

The $5,000 scholarship, granted through the Saint Elizabeth Foundation and supported by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto donations and donors, is open to Indigenous students enrolled in full-time, certified post-secondary health profession programs.