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Laurentian University

Laurentian University is located within the territory of the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850, and recognizes its placement on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, as well as its proximity to Wahnapitae First Nation. As Canada’s only university with a tricultural mandate, Laurentian offers an outstanding higher education and research experience in English and French, with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Students who choose Laurentian choose a true Canadian experience, one which embraces bilingualism, tri-cultural values and one which is whole-heartedly welcoming to students from around the world.

Our campus is nestled among five freshwater lakes and our natural setting is minutes from the downtown area and comprises more than 765 acres of land that adjoin the vast Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. Nature is at the core of the University’s identity, and learning here, in this awe-inspiring natural environment, is a true pleasure for the senses.

The KPMB – Indigenous Design Excellence Award (IDEA)

This award will be distributed to first (1st) year Indigenous students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture. After their first year, a student must maintain a minimum B average to be eligible for the renewable award.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Bachelor of Architectural Studies program at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture
Level of Study: Undergraduate, first year
Indigenous Affiliation: Any
Other: After the first year, a minimum B average must be maintained for the student to be eligible for the renewable award

The Perkins & Will Canada Indigenous Architecture Excellence Award

This award will be distributed to third (3rd) and fourth (4th) year Indigenous students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Studies program at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Bachelor of Architectural Studies program at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture
Level of Study: Undergraduate third or fourth year
Indigenous Affiliation: Any

The Perkins & Will Canada Indigenous Graduate Architecture Award

This award will be distributed to Indigenous students who are enrolled in the Masters in Architecture program at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture.

Awards Criteria

Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Masters in Architecture program at Laurentian University’s McEwen School of Architecture
Level of Study: Graduate
Indigenous Affiliation: Any