Indigenous Community at McMaster

The Cooperative of Indigenous Studies Students & Alumni (CISSA) was developed as a means to further promote and support Indigenous peoples, knowledge and culture. Their mission is to raise awareness of Indigenous issues within the McMaster, Hamilton and Six Nations communities, and to foster a sense of welcoming and belonging to all Indigenous learners and Indigenous Studies students. 

The American Indigenous Science and Engineering Society is the voice for Indigenous Peoples in STEM at McMaster University. 

McMaster Indigenous Graduate Students (MIGS) was formed to support Indigenous graduate students attending McMaster and to create opportunities for scholarly dialogue and collaboration regarding research interests and shared experiences related to graduate-level education. Contact migs.mcmaster@gmail.com for more information. 

The Indigenous Health Movement, founded in 2016, is an interdisciplinary, student-led initiative that works to educate students and community members on topics surrounding Indigenous health, with the goal of initiating reconciliation in this area. Throughout the school year, the Executive Team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students plans Learning Circle workshops, panel discussions and outreach initiatives with local Indigenous organizations. The main event of the year is the annual Indigenous Health Conference, which has continually hosted renowned speakers from around the world and thought-provoking topics including climate change, traditional medicine and racism in health care. 

The Indigenous Student-Athlete Council has the goal to support Indigenous athletes within the McMaster community.