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
Indigenous students have free access to computers, printing, and telephones Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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 in SW1, Room 1521, the Indigenous Gathering Place. Drop by any time! We have a full kitchen, and coffee is always on.
Funding application checklist
Contact us if you have questions about applying for Indigenous funding or 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.
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 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
Do you have questions about programs and courses? Indigenous Services can help you find answers or connect you with Program Advice.
Kickstart & program orientation
Welcome to BCIT! Kick Start is a month-long event with 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 accommodations.
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.