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Waitlist Registrations Only!
Thank you for your interest in the STEM Workshop for Indigenous Girls+! The Workshop is now at capacity.
Further registrations are being accepted for the waitlist only.
Should any spots open up, registrants will be contacted in order.
About
The fourth annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Workshop for Indigenous Girls+ is coming to McMaster University! This fully-funded experience will welcome Indigenous girls, trans and gender non-conforming youth in grades 9-12 to McMaster campus for immersive, engaging learning in a variety of STEM topics.
This five-day, four-night experience is designed to inspire and empower Indigenous girls+ in STEM. Participants will engage in hands-on science and engineering activities, meet inspiring mentors including women in STEM fields, participate in cultural programming — all while connecting with other Indigenous girls+ from across the province and country, building confidence, and exploring possibilities for their future.
This workshop is funded by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and other nuclear sector organizations.
Why Apply?
Participants will take part in an exciting program that includes hands-on STEM activities, Indigenous cultural programming, and a guided tour of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor.
Through these activities, participants will:
- explore real-world applications of STEM topics
- meet and learn from Indigenous and STEM women mentors
- meet and make new friends, building a network across Canada
- experience life on a university campus with fun social and cultural activities
- connect with industry professionals and learn about STEM careers
Who Can Apply
This workshop is open to Indigenous girls+ in Grades 9-12.
Availability
The workshop is now at capacity. Further registrations will be accepted for the waitlist only.
Should any spots open up, registrants will be contacted from the waitlist in order.
How to Apply
Interested in registering for the waitlist as a participant or chaperone? Parents, guardians, or chaperones can reach out to register one or more participants for the waitlist.
Apply by Email
Parents, guardians or chaperones can contact us to let us know of participants wanting to register. We can either provide the required questions, or parents/guardians may download, complete, and return the information questionnaire directly to nucevent@mcmaster.ca. The questions are linked below for reference.
Chaperones must also complete this form to register.
Apply Online
Parents, guardians, or chaperones, can also complete the full information questionnaire online using Microsoft Forms at the link below. If you have any questions or are unsure of how to fill the form in, please reach out to nucevent@mcmaster.ca.
Application Deadline
The workshop is now at capacity. Further registrations will be accepted for the waitlist only.
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Apply for the Waitlist by Email Download here
Please download this questionnaire and email the required information or the completed form to nucevent@mcmaster.ca
Apply for the Waitlist Online Fill in form here
Please complete this online Microsoft Form
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Monday May 25, 2026 to Friday May 29, 2026
Participants arrive and settle in on campus the afternoon of May 25th. Camp programming runs from the evening of May 25th to approximately lunchtime on May 29th.
This workshop is free of charge. For the duration of the workshop, all meals, accommodation, tours, and activities, come at no cost to participants.
Travel expenses to attend the camp will be reimbursed with appropriate proof of payment provided. Eligible reimbursements include:
- Flights to and from McMaster University (economy tickets only)
- Car mileage to and from McMaster University (70¢ per kilometre for the first 5,000 kilometres driven)
- Train to and from McMaster University
- Bus to and from McMaster University
- Taxi, Uber, etc. to and from McMaster University
- Meals incurred during travel
This workshop is open to Indigenous girls+ in Grades 9-12.
All participants need chaperones to participate in the camp. Chaperones must be trusted adults who know the participants; for example, parents, relatives, teachers, community members, Elders, etc.
One chaperone can accompany multiple participants, up to a maximum ratio of three participants per chaperone.
Participants and chaperones will have accommodation in a 4 person (single rooms) suite on campus at McMaster University. This room type comfortably houses four people in single rooms and includes kitchen, living area, and two bathrooms, located in Mary E. Keyes dorm building.
Room Includes (1) :
- Bed (Twin)
- Desk
- Desk Chair
- Drapes
- Garbage can & recycling bin
- Dresser or Wardrobe
- Mirror
- Wifi Access
Kitchenette:
- 4 people share a kitchenette
- Includes stove top and fridge
Living Room:
- 4 people share a furnished common room area
To explore the space virtually, please visit: https://virtualtour.mcmaster.ca/mcmaster/west-quad/mary-e-keyes-suite-style-4-bedroom
Note: The amenities listed in the virtual tour are typical for in-dorm students in first year and may not all be available for summer accommodations. We will provide a comprehensive list of all amenities available to summer accommodation guests as part of the participant package.
Meals are provided for the duration of the camp. There will be a mix of catered meals and cafeteria meal cards to provide choice and variety for food options to participants.
This camp is funded through the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
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Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University is among Canada’s most research-intensive universities, and the nation’s preeminent academic nuclear research institution. The McMaster campus houses a unique suite of world class nuclear research facilities anchored by the McMaster Nuclear Reactor – a multi-purpose research reactor that provides neutrons for medical isotope production and scientific research. McMaster University’s nuclear research facilities enable discoveries in medicine, clean energy, nuclear safety, materials and environmental science, while providing cancer treatments for more than 70,000 patients every year.