The Centre des Premières Nations Nikanite is undertaking several actions and is developing various projects to support student retention. Among these are
- The Convention on Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples
- Journal of Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples, Volume 1 and Volume 2
- Perseverance and Academic Achievement Scholarship Funds (high school students)
- Jean-Paul Simard Scholarship (university students)