Several postsecondary and K-12 schools have welcomed donations and gifts from organizations and the community as the school year gets underway. First Nations University of Canada has received a three-year, $500K investment from Scotiabank to create a new bursary for Indigenous students. The Scotiabank Pathways to Success Travel Bursary will support students who are looking to travel for academic, cultural, professional, and research reasons. “Experiencing the world beyond our campuses deepens learning, inspires lifelong networks and friendships, promotes personal and professional development, and motivates program completion,” commented FNU President Dr Jacqueline Ottman. The W̱SÁNEĆ ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Elementary School has received a donation of 48 desktop computers, as well as mice and keyboards, from the District of Saanich to ensure students have the resources they need to learn. The donation reportedly came about after a recent ceremony with the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, where the district learned about issues with resources.
