The Government of Canada has announced two significant investments into Indigenous students and teachers. The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) has confirmed that a $13.2M investment will support Indigenous-led and community-driven programs. RHF will partner with Gabriel Dumont Institute; McGill University; Mi’kmaq Wolastoqey Centre – University of New Brunswick; Seven Generations Education Institute; University Blue Quills; University College of the North; and Yukon University, Yukon First Nation Education Directorate, and First Nation School Board to train and empower 10,000 new Indigenous teachers. The federal government has also announced an additional $6M in funding for Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program. These funds will allow Indspire to offer financial supports to 2,400 Indigenous students.
