- it is a Research Assistant position for Somalis specifically (students or non students)

- the duties will be administering a questionnaire

- contact the Supervisor Dr. Mensah directly @ jmensah@yorku.ca if interested

The Alliance Program provides a unique opportunity for Black post-secondary students in Alberta who are committed to advancing the Black community and their professional development. Successful candidates will receive:

A $2000 bursary

Participation in a Mentorship Shadow Day at one of Deloitte’s locations in Edmonton or Calgary

Access to mentors through the Crown Membership Foundation

We believe this program offers valuable support and growth opportunities for students in our community.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyoGDiXEgPq3JVHpDKas3VR9afskzS9SSsj6syAHPSUbZ01w/viewform

Check out UniSettle, a free mobile app created by UAlberta alum Iyinoluwa Adejumo to help students transition smoothly to life in Alberta. The app offers step-by-step guidance on essentials like applying for a SIN and Alberta ID, finding housing, setting up bank accounts and phone plans, and locating local services.

IOS Link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/unisettle/id6749332997

Android Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rumzy.unisettle

Historical knowledge, legacies and Cultural Wealth for the future generations

Community Development Initiatives Specializing In:

Cultural Education Program, Planning & Teaching, Culture and Health -- Sickle Cell, Anemia Research and Education Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Methods Research, Preserving & Archiving, Community Documents

Contact:

Jean Walrond Ph. D. / 780-7225826/

drjean.Walrond@gmail.com

Author, Instructor, Museum Educator & Archivist

The ELITE Program for Black Youth is offering paid internship opportunities in STEM and business with academic, industry, and government partners. Interns (ages 15–22) can work 23–35 hours per week for 8–16 weeks between May and August, while also taking part in entrepreneurship and wellness programming.

https://www.eliteprogram.ca/

UAIS recently helped create the UASU Artificial Intelligence Task Force (AITF) - a committee that brings together student leaders from across campus to guide how AI is used in learning and student life at UAlberta.

They’re now recruiting up to six Students-at-Large for the 2025–26 year. The group will meet once or twice a month (hybrid) to discuss key issues, ethics, and student perspectives on AI.

If you are passionate about AI, tech, or policy, they can learn more and apply here:

👉 https://uasu.bamboohr.com/careers/500

Deadline: Oct 17 at 11:59 PM

Sun Life is inviting Black and Indigenous students to apply for the Dean Connor Inclusion Scholarship and Internship (DCIS) by October 29, 2025.

A $5000 scholarship for one academic year

A 4-month paid internship in Summer 2026

1-on-1 mentorship with a Sun Life leader

Access to exclusive student programming (workshop, career prep, networking and more)

https://www.sunlife.ca/en/careers/student-and-new-graduate-programs/scholarship-guidelines/

Applications are now open for the Women in STEM, Persons Case, and Women in Technical and Applied Arts Scholarships. Each scholarship offers $2,500 awards to students advancing gender equality or pursuing fields where their gender is underrepresented.

For eligibility details and application info, visit the scholarship webpages. Questions can be directed to CUL.sw-scholarships@gov.ab.ca.

Intake period ends on  October 31, 2025