Exploring Stakeholder: "Government of Canada"

NationTalk: Ottawa, ON –  Indspire is grateful that the federal government has chosen to continue investments in the post-secondary education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students as announced in Budget 2024. Budget 2024 announced that Indspire will receive continued federal funding of $8 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year. When matched to donations from...

First Nation Post-Secondary Education Unlocking pathways to post-secondary education is critical to ensuring that Indigenous students have opportunities to succeed and contribute at their full potential. In 2021, 45 per cent of First Nations people aged 25-64 had attained a post-secondary credential, in comparison to 68 per cent of non-Indigenous Canadians. Supporting the next generation...

NationTalk: TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC – The governments of Quebec and Canada and the City of Trois-Rivières today marked the official opening of the Waska Witcihitowin community living environment. Spearheaded by the Société immobilière du Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (SIRCAAQ), this nearly $37-million project is intended for Indigenous students and their families. This project was conceived by and for Indigenous people,...

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada : Removing barriers to postsecondary education is integral to having a representative and diverse research community in Canada. To advance Indigenous training and build Indigenous research capacity in Canada, support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students is key. Today, the Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Innovation,...

Program Budget Details 2016-17 Will support budget needs of 4,600 students over 3-year program 2017-18 $45M 2018-19 $45M 2019-20 $65.5M 327.5M for 5 years to enhance the Post-Secondary Student Support Program while the Government engages with First Nations on long-term First Nation-led post-secondary education models; $9M Over three years to Indspire. In 2017-18 Indspire awarded...

Quality Education Backgrounder – Ministry of Indigenous Services Current Challenge Challenges to accessing post-secondary education opportunities Increased funding to the Post-Secondary Student Support Program and the University and College Entrance Preparation Program by $90 million over two years, beginning in 2017–18. The federal government is undertaking a comprehensive and collaborative review of all current federal...