We believe every student deserves a chance to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Through activities in Canada and Australia, we seek to inspire curiosity and passion for STEM among Indigenous students.
Local partnerships, essential to our success, unite CGI’s technical expertise with First Nations cultural knowledge. Together, we create meaningful educational experiences introducing students to a wide range of STEM careers. This collaborative approach honors the unique needs of each community to foster ownership and pride among participants.
First Nations communities in Canada: Turning curiosity into opportunity
Through our global program STEM@CGI, CGI Partners visit schools such as École Nikanik in Wemotaci, Quebec, leading interactive AI and coding workshops and guiding hands-on activities with Ozobots and drones. To encourage students to learn beyond the classroom, we provide laptops for them to borrow.
Through STEM activities and tours of our Montreal, Quebec office, and in collaboration with local partners Cap Campus and the New Pathways Foundation, we help Indigenous students imagine futures in higher education and careers in technology that complement their cultural identities and ways of learning.
At the same time, CGI Partners gain valuable insights into how First Nations students approach problem-solving and creativity. Our teams adapt their teaching methods so that teachers and students can continue to grow together.
In 2025, we reached an important milestone: New Pathways designated our Montreal offices as a respectful, empowering and collaborative environment where Indigenous students can feel at home while exploring potential career paths. This recognition reflects our commitment to youth empowerment and to maintaining culturally respectful workplaces.
In Edmonton, Alberta, we deliver monthly STEM classes to K–12 students attending the Kipohtakaw Education Centre through our partnership with the Alexander First Nation. This program encourages learners to pursue post-secondary education and continue their IT studies. To support exploration, we gifted a 3D printer to the school and developed a STEM program to help students turn ideas into tangible results.
From joining intertribal dances at the Wemotaci Pow Wow to welcoming Atikamekw, Pessamit Innu and Wendat students to our Montreal offices, we are breaking down barriers, building meaningful connections and walking alongside First Nations communities toward a shared future of learning and innovation. We also donated several laptops and mentored a teacher in STEM to expand opportunities for students.
First Nations communities in Australia: Cultivating understanding and connection
In Australia, we support the GO Foundation, whose mission empowers First Nations youth through education and connects students to their identity, culture and wider community.
In 2024, we organized a STEM Camp in Sydney featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM role models with inspiring and varied careers. In 2025, we hosted a group of First Nations students at the Sydney Swans Football Club headquarters, where they explored real-world technology through coding challenges and robotics.
This activity reflects one of many meaningful steps identified in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)—an inaugural commitment that lays the foundation for future RAPs and reconciliation initiatives under the Reconciliation Australia RAP framework.
All CGI Partners in Australia undergo mandatory online Cultural Awareness Training as part of onboarding. In 2025, in-person training was also delivered by First Nations Peoples, promoting cultural understanding and inclusive language.
As these partnerships continue to grow, we look forward to creating more opportunities for Indigenous youth to pursue studies and careers in IT and across STEM disciplines.
