A Mentor assists the ISHS office, current and incoming students in numerous ways, such as:

• Guidance on the Indigenous application process
• Best practices for successful completion of core curriculum, study habits, and time management
• Engaging future students in health science programs by visiting schools or community events, to speak and meet with students, and act as a role model
• Guidance on systems and process for professional degree's such as the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) process and effective clerkship practices
• Providing a culturally safe environment for current student and incoming student queries
• Promoting the student services ISHS provides, in addition to all Indigenous Services on campus
• Serve as a link between programs delivered in the community and with our partner colleagues
• Knowledge sharing with the ISHS Office

ISHS would like Mentors to receive the opportunity to become the Mentee by receiving support in professional development opportunities and linkages with Indigenous and non-Indigenous professional organizations.

These opportunities can include:

• Providing feedback on documents and presentations
• Act as a spokesperson of the ISHS office at student orientations or in collaboration with ISHS staff for recruitment events
• Attend meetings with the Director & Program Coordinator or Faculty Advisor at the local, regional, national, and international level
• Participate in ISHS working groups or committees
• Collaborate with the Indigenous student groups on campus
• Participate in conference presentations or journal submissions

If you would like to be connected with an Indigenous Mentor or if you would like to become an Indigenous Mentor, contact us:

• In-person: HSC 2A1E
• By phone: 905.525.9140 ext. 23935
• By Email: ihll@mcmaster.ca