Indspire

Indspire, until 2012 the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF),[1] is a nationally registered charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to deliver programs that provide the tools necessary for Indigenous peoples in Canada, especially youth to achieve their potential.[2]

About

As of 2016, Indspire through its Education Program has awarded more than $87-million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 25,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students nationwide.[2]

Indspire is partnered with Canadian corporations, federal departments, national organizations, and other private sector companies to implement Industry in the classroom. Indigenous educators and youth participated in focus groups and directed the curriculum's design. Indspire also collects and analyzes applicant and student data and prepares statistical reports to paint a picture of the financial assistance being provided to Indigenous students across Canada.

Over 30,000 students have attended these youth-oriented events to date nationwide.[2] Indspire has evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post-secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis student across a diverse range of disciplines.[2]

In the 2008-2009 fiscal year $4.6 million was awarded to 1,300 recipients across Canada. In total, Indspire has disbursed over $87-million to over 25,000 recipients since its inception. Indspire offers financial assistance (scholarships and bursaries) through four major categories - Post-Secondary Education, Fine Arts, Health Careers, and Oil and Gas Aboriginal Trades and Technology.[2]

Initiatives

Indspire's key initiatives include:

  • The Indspire Awards, a national annual broadcast celebrating 14 achievers in a multitude of career areas including a special youth award and an award for lifetime achievement.[3]
  • The K-12 Institute, a resource centre, hosted on-line to enable student, teachers, parents and others to access educational materials.[4]
  • Industry in the Classroom: Indigenous Youth Career Seminars, a 21/2 hour seminar with a video and lesson plan.[5]
  • Soaring: Indigenous Youth Career Conferences, an exploration of post high school opportunities for Indigenous students.[6]

See also

Further reading

  1. ↑ Goodleaf, Terence. "National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation changes name". kahnawakenews.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Indigenous Education is Canada's Future Growth". Indspire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  3. ↑ "Honouring Extraordinary Indigenous People". Indspire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  4. ↑ "Indspire's K-12 Institute". Indspire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  5. ↑ "Industry in the Classroom: Indigenous Youth Career Seminars". Indspire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
  6. ↑ "Soaring: Indigenous Youth Career Conferences". Indspire. Archived from the original on 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
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