The University of Ottawa is committed to increasing access to postsecondary education for First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit learners. This commitment includes offering reserved seats in the Common Law, Civil Law, Medicine, Nursing and Teacher Education programs.
If you are applying for admission, scholarships or bursaries related to programs and services reserved for Indigenous students, you must provide documents proving your Indigenous identity. See below for documents accepted at the University of Ottawa.
You must meet one of the following two sets of criteria:
Status, beneficiary or citizenship documentation |
Declaration of identity |
The following are accepted as proof of Indigenous identity in Canada for University of Ottawa admission, scholarship and financial aid:
- A certified copy of an Indian status card
- A certified copy of a M茅tis Nation citizenship card from one of the five provincial affiliates (M茅tis Nation of Ontario, Manitoba Metis Federation, M茅tis Nation Saskatchewan, M茅tis Nation of Alberta, M茅tis Nation British Columbia) of the M茅tis National Council, a membership card from one of the Metis Settlements of Alberta or a membership card from the Northwest Territory M茅tis Nation
- A certified copy of an Inuit enrolment card issued by any one of the four Inuit modern treaty bodies 鈥 Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik or Inuvialuit
- Written confirmation of membership from a federally-recognized band
- Written confirmation of M茅tis identity by a M茅tis local, council or education authority within the M茅tis Nation homeland recognized by the Metis National Council
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If you do not have the documentation listed in the left-hand column, you must submit a statement about your existing, ongoing relationship to a legally recognized and inherent Indigenous community, nation or people. You must state your Indigenous identity with specific information about your First Nation, Inuit or M茅tis community and include details about your treaty, scrip, land claim, and territory or region.
The Office of Indigenous Affairs and the University of Ottawa Indigenous Education Council can assist in interpreting and validating your submitted documents, if needed by the faculties or services responsible for assessing eligibility for admission and scholarships or bursaries.
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For the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section and the nursing program, please send your documentation by email to [email protected].
For the Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech-Language Pathology programs offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences, please send your documentation by email to [email protected].
Admission process for reserved seats for First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis applicants
To be considered for the dedicated admission stream or reserved seats for First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis applicants, you must:
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Meet the criteria for Indigenous admission at 新加坡时时彩 as per this document.
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Meet the admission requirements for the given program.
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Follow the regular admission process described in our official documentation.