Indspire has recently received funding and established partnerships that will enable the organization to support more Indigenous students. Indspire was one of the organizations selected to receive funding through a $30M giving initiative by Dollarama and the Rossy Foundation. Dollarama employees helped select the organizations through a vote: Indspire was selected for its impact on Indigenous education and community development. “This is a testament to the power of collaboration and shared values,” said Indspire President Mike DeGagné. “This funding will have a ripple effect for generations, fostering empowerment, resilience, and opportunity for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across the country.” Indspire and MDA Space also co-launched a new scholarship program to support Indigenous students enrolled in STEM-related programs. DeGagné called the new program an investment “not just in the future of the space industry and in STEM education, but also in the power of Indigenous abilities.”
