Student Research Assistant (Indigenous Youth Program Support)

Faculty/Department Faculty of Education Unit Education-Other Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

Focus Area: Indigenous Youth Program Support
(Temporary Support Role – Assisting Program Lead)

This position supports the CIHR / PHAC Research Chair in Applied Public Health, Indigenous Wellness and Health Equity at the University of Regina. The Student Research Assistant will contribute to Indigenous community-based wellness and youth programming while also supporting research, knowledge sharing, and grant-related activities related to Indigenous health equity, youth wellness, and community-led healing.

This position is part of the Roots to Wellness Research Collaboratory and supports community-based Indigenous wellness, youth, and research initiatives delivered through the Nanâtawihowikamik Healing Lodge & Wellness Clinic — a culturally grounded space rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, ceremony, relational care, and community wellness.

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and positive individual to assist the Program Lead in supporting the Indigenous Youth Pow Wow Dance and Regalia-Making Club. This role includes assisting with youth programming, sewing and regalia-making activities, event setup and restoration, and helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and culturally respectful environment for youth participants, families, and community members.

This role is intended to support Indigenous student mentorship, experiential learning, and capacity-building in Indigenous community wellness and research environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and restoration of program and Lodge spaces for weekly and weekend youth activities
• Support care of the Healing Lodge and program spaces following culturally grounded practices that honour the Lodge as a community wellness and ceremonial space
• Attend and assist with Weekly Sewing Circles
• Assist during bi-weekly Regalia-Making and Pow Wow Dance classes on Saturday/Sunday
• Support youth with sewing machines, ribbon work, fabric preparation, and regalia-making activities
• Help facilitate activities, games, and youth engagement opportunities
• Provide encouragement, mentorship, and positive support to Indigenous youth participants
• Assist with transporting and lifting supplies such as sewing machines, program materials, and cases of water
• May include picking up pre-paid grocery or supply orders for youth programming activities
• Support a welcoming environment grounded in Indigenous community values, relational care, and wellness
• Assist with community-based research and knowledge-sharing activities connected to Indigenous youth wellness initiatives
• Support organizational and administrative tasks related to grant-funded projects and community programming
• May participate with the wider team on community-based wellness, research, knowledge-sharing, and grant-related initiatives
• May assist with research-related activities such as preparing materials, organizing supplies, supporting community engagement events, and contributing to knowledge mobilization activities
• Additional duties may be assigned based on program and community needs

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Indigenous undergraduate students with interests in Indigenous wellness, youth mentorship, culture, community programming, and/or community-based research are encouraged to apply
• Individuals with Indigenous language knowledge or experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Strong respect for Indigenous teachings, protocols, and community values
• Positive, patient, and supportive approach to working with youth
• Comfortable working within a community-based youth program environment
• Interest in Indigenous wellness, culture, healing, community programming, and/or community-based research is considered an asset
• Basic sewing machine experience is an asset; training will be provided
• Ability to perform light-to-moderate lifting
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule based on program needs
• Strong relationship-building skills and willingness to support youth in a mentorship role
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required due to work with youth

What Students Will Gain

• Experience supporting Indigenous community-based wellness and youth programming initiatives
• Exposure to Indigenous community-based research, grant development, and knowledge mobilization activities
• Mentorship opportunities within Indigenous health, wellness, education, and community leadership initiatives
• Hands-on experience in youth engagement, cultural programming, and relational approaches to wellness
• Opportunities to contribute to Indigenous-led community initiatives connected to the Roots to Wellness Research Collaboratory

Physical Demands

Light-to-moderate lifting

Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range Undergraduate Student Hourly Rate Status Term Work Hours

5–10 hours per week (some weeks have fewer hours than others)

Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) Spring/Summer Term with possibility of extension Full-Time/Part-Time Casual Preference Posting Indigenous People Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information

Job Open Date

05/29/2026

Job Close Date

06/05/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Application Instructions

If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.

Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired.

To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We cannot accept applications via email. Only those who apply on-line will be considered.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.