InEng offers both academic and social support for Indigenous students. Some of the supports include:
Free Tutoring Services
We offer free tutoring services for Smith Engineering Indigenous students. Our dedicated program staff will collaborate with you to find a tutor that is fitted to your needs. Whether you're looking for help with coursework, or additional study support, we are here to help you succeed. As an Indigenous student in engineering, you will have a wealth of valuable resources and support to help you in your academic journey.
Indigenous Engineering Study Space
InEng has a dedicated Indigenous engineering student study room. It's more than just a place to study - it's the perfect space for group projects and quick breaks between classes. Stocked with snacks during exam time, and a steady supply of coffee, this welcoming space will be a home base during your academic journey.
STEM: Indigenous Academics (STEM:InA) is an academic support and community-building program for Indigenous students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) -based undergraduate degree programs at Queen’s. STEMinA is for students in the faculties of Engineering and Applied Science, Arts and Science, and Health Science.
Transition Week is an on-campus orientation program for Indigenous STEM students, one week prior to general move-in. It starts with a family orientation over two days and continues throughout the week to welcome first-year undergraduate students to their new surroundings, academic programs, and community in Kingston. Accommodations and food for both the family orientation and transition week are provided by the STEM:InA program, and students get to move directly into their new homes in residence.
STEM:InA provides small-group tutoring for first-year students. It also hosts a number of events throughout the school year, featuring subjects of interest to Indigenous STEM students. Some events are open to all eligible students, while others specifically focus on the intersectionality of being Indigenous women in STEM. STEM:InA events are meant to encourage the development and success of Indigenous students in STEM. Mentors and facilitators help to build a circle of support and encourage the sharing of challenges and triumphs within the group.
For more information on the STEM:InA program, contact stemina@queensu.ca.
Apply your knowledge outside of the classroom and join a design team. The QU-AISES team is a dynamic student-led project that engages Indigneous Engineers, and its sponsered by NASA.
Hear from students about the resources that they have accessed at Queen's through Indigneous Futures in Engineering that allowed them to flourish during their time in Smith Engineering.