CIRA has announced that it has distributed grants to 13 transformative, community-led initiatives through the 2025 Net Good Grants program, including several projects being undertaken in Indigenous communities. The grant program supports projects that equip communities with the knowledge, infrastructure, and tools they need to thrive in a digital world. The funded initiatives include a project led by Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini to deliver culturally grounded AI and cybersecurity education to youth, educators, and leaders in 10 Algonquin communities; and the creation of a new Cybersecurity Operations Centre & Training Hub at Malahat Nation. “These projects not only focus on youth development, but will also train educators, parents and community leaders, extending their impact through intergenerational learning and institutional partnerships,” stated CIRA.
