Education Resources
Organization and Resource Information
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC)
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC)
Community Development Corporation
Program Summary
Provides Funding for the following purposes:
– Economic Development
– Social Development
– Community Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
– Educational Development
– Recreational Facilities Operation and Development
– Senior and Youth Programs
– Cultural Development
– Justice Initiatives
– Health Initiatives
– Other Charitable Purposes
Eligible Recipients
The BATC CDC invites applications from charitable and non profit organizations for Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs, Battlefords Tribal Council, as well as independent First Nations located within the BATC CDC catchments and in the immediate communities of North Battleford and Battleford
Application Deadline
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June 2
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September 2
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December 2
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March 2
Contact Information
1011 103rd Street,North Battleford,
SK S9A 1K3 Ph: 306.446.1400
Fax: 306.446.1308
British Columbia Teachers Federation – Gladys We Never Knew
British Columbia Teachers Federation
Gladys We Never Knew
Program Summary
This is a teacher’s resource book to teach students in the middle years about residential schools
Eligible Recipients
Available for download, visit the website.
Canadian Red Cross – Programs and Services
Canadian Red Cross
Programs and Services
Summary:
The Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan offers an extensive network of programs and services that actively reach out and serve local communities throughout the province. Discover which programs and services are provided in your area by clicking on this link. You can also keep updated on latest news and events as well as explore local volunteer opportunities.
Contact Information:
Saskatoon Branch:
Tel: (306) 668-0720
Lloydminster and North Battleford Service Area:
Tel: 1 888 800 6493
Swift Current Service Area:
Tel: (306) 721-1604
Regina Branch:
Tel: (306) 721-1600
Carleton Trail College Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Carleton Trail College Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Carlton Trail College Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries.
Program Summary
Each year, Carlton Trail College awards scholarships to deserving students. Presently, there are four types of awards available to Carlton Trail College students entering into or completing post-secondary programs of 12 weeks or longer. If you are pursuing post-secondary education at Carlton Trail College, you may be eligible for an award, bursary or scholarship. These awards can help pay for expenses associated with pursuing an education such as tuition, fees, books and housing.
https://www.carltontrailcollege.com/succeed/scholarships,-awards-and-bursaries
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Contact Information
Carlton Trail College Student Awards Program
Phone: 1.800.667.2623 or 1.306.682.6853
Email: scholarships@carltontrailcollege.com
CMHC – Keeper of my Home
CMHC
Keeper of My Home Learning Resource
Program Summary
Keeper of My Home is a free resource for educators that teaches students about caring for their home and housing health and safety. The classroom content and e-learning games are for First Nation students from kindergarten to grade 12 who go to on-reserve schools. It’s designed for teachers, however facilitators outside of the traditional classroom environment can use it too.
Teaching children and youth about housing can help improve economic and social conditions. It can bring about positive change through a bottom-up approach. This happens as youth become housing champions and teach their families and communities about housing safety and health issues.
Eligible Recipients
First Nations Children, Youth, Educators
FirstNationsFilms.com
FirstNationsFilms.com
First Nations Films
Program Summary
CATALOGUE OF EDUCATIONAL FILMS:
First Nations Films – These piercing programs are cherished by educators, broadcasters, schools, libraries, universities and individuals around the world.
Finally the truth about First Nations people and issues – First Nations Films.
Website: http://www.firstnationsfilms.com/index.html
Contact:
PH: 604-318-5418
GCF Global
GCF Global
Free Online Learning
Website Link: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/
Program Summary
Eligible Recipients
Resources are free to members
Program Contact
Government of Saskatchewan – First Nations and Métis Sponsorship
First Nations and Métis Sponsorship
Summary:
The Ministry of Government Relations’ First Nations and Métis Relations Unit provides sponsorship funding to qualifying First Nations and Métis community organizations or non-profit organizations to assist with public events that promote reconciliation and cultural understanding and benefit Indigenous people.
First Nations and Métis Sponsorships support public events that promote reconciliation and cultural understanding and benefit Indigenous people in one of the following categories:
- Education;
- Employment;
- Professional development;
- Cultural celebrations; and/or
- Honouring veterans and Elders.
Typical sponsorship funding examples are $500 for a community event; $1,500 for a cultural celebration, such as a pow wow; and $3,000 for a province-wide conference.
Contact Information:
Inquiries can be made by contacting the First Nations and Métis Relations Unit at:
410-1855 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 3T2
Telephone: 306-798-0183
fnmr@gov.sk.ca
Government of Saskatchewan – Help Me Tell My Story
Government of Saskatchewan
Help Me Tell My Story
Program Summary
Summary: Help Me Tell My Story (HMTMS) is a holistic and interactive tool that is used to measure the oral language development of a child. It is based on First Nations and Métis content and knowledge, and helps improve our understanding of early learners in Saskatchewan, in order to set them up for future success. HMTMS is available to every Prekindergarten and Kindergarten child in the province.
For more information, contact:
Chris Hodges
Education
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1069
Email: chris.hodges@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-533-7506
Indigenous Services Canada – Student Transportation Services: Band and Provincial Schools
Indigenous Services Canada
Student Transportation Services: Band and Provincial Schools
Program Summary
For First Nations to provide transportation services to children living on-reserve.
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Band Operated Schools : High School Component
Band Operated Schools : High School Component
Program Summary
Provides resources to cover the higher costs associated with delivering and administrating a high school program
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Band Operated Schools : Instructional Services
Band Operated Schools : Basic Instructional Services
Program Summary
Resources to cover costs of instructional salaries, professional development, substitute teachers, paraprofessional aids, language instruction, cultural activities, and instructional supplies (classroom/student).
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Band Operated Schools : Reconnecting Students to School Component
Band Operated Schools : Reconnecting Students to School Component
Program Summary
Provides support to students in the community with poor attendance or those not attending school.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Band Operated Schools : Small School Administration Funding
Band Operated Schools : Small School Administration Funding
Program Summary
To allow the principal classroom release time to deal with school admin issues and/or for admin assistant services.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Dual Principal Funding
Dual Principal Funding
Program Summary
For a replacement principal to make necessary preparations where a band-operated school experiences significant grade additions/program expansions.
First Nation submits a plan and budget to hire a qualified principal 6 months prior to opening a new school.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Application Deadline
6 months prior to opening a new school.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Education Partnerships Program
Education Partnerships Program
Summary:
The program supports:
- collaboration between First Nations, provincial and territorial ministries or departments of education and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- the capacity development of First Nations organizations to deliver education, including establishing education systems and service delivery agreements responsive to First Nations students and community education needs
The program has 3 distinct funding components:
- Partnerships: this component supports First Nations education administration and service delivery organizations to deliver activities that:
- are related to existing partnerships
- address some of their governance and administration costs
Activities can strengthen or expand their services to advance student success in First Nations, independent, provincial or territorial schools.
- Structural Readiness: this component supports targeted activities that build the capacity of First Nations education administration organizations to:
- deliver education services
- develop and implement transformative education systems and agreements that delegate responsibility for elementary and secondary education to First Nations
- Regional Education Agreement: this component supports activities such as:
- information sessions on education transformation
- technical tables
- negotiating or renegotiating education agreements supported by leadership
For more information or to submit your regional education agreement proposal, contact your regional office.
Indigenous Services Canada – Enhanced Teachers’ Salaries
Enhanced Teachers' Salaries
Program Summary
Additional resources to enable First Nations to pay the education staff within the Band schools with salaries that are comparable to prov.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP)
First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP)
Program Summary
To support First Nation educators on reserve (k-gr 12) in their ongoing efforts to meet their students needs and improve student and school results (School success planning, student learning assessments, performance measurements). Three priority areas: literacy, numeracy, and student retention.
Eligible Recipients
• Regional First Nation organizations who currently undertake, as a key function, elementary and secondary support for a defined group of band-operated schools.
• On an exceptional basis, First Nation Band Councils and Federal Schools that are not in receipt of any services, support or funding from any Regional First Nation Organization may be eligible for FNSSP funding.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program
Program Summary: The First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program is 1 of 2 programs under the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy.
This program supports activities that assist youth in gaining the essential skills to help them gain employment, function well in the workplace and learn about job and career options.
Activities can include career promotion, science and technology activities, co-operative education placements and internships and mentored work placements.
The program:
- promotes the benefits and importance of education to youth participation in the labour market
- supports the development and improvement of essential employability skills, such as communication, problem-solving and working with others
- introduces youth to a variety of career options
- helps youth gain skills by providing wage subsidies for mentored work experience or for mentored school-based work and study opportunities
Funding is provided to eligible First Nations and Inuit communities, governments, and organizations, as well as not-for-profit associations, schools and employers who then provide activities for First Nations and Inuit youth.
Contact Info:
Recipients who have access to the ISC Services Portal can access the proposal form by opening a session on the portal.
Applicants who have access to the ISC Services Portal should use the electronic form by opening a session on the portal.
If you do not have access to the portal, contact your ISC regional office. To find out more, e-mail education-education@sac-isc.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-9604.
Indigenous Services Canada – First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Program Summary: The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program is part of the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy.
Projects under the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program allow youth to learn about career options and earn an income that can contribute to a university or college education.
Successful proposals:
- include plans to offer wage subsidies to private sector and non-profit employers so they can hire eligible First Nations and Inuit youth
- help First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students find summer employment and prepare for entry into the labour market
- enable First Nations and Inuit youth to earn wages
The proposals will support work experience opportunities for First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students between May 1 and the beginning of the student’s fall academic term.
Proposals are accepted for each fiscal year.
Funding recipients will determine the wage rate for participants. It must be at or above the applicable provincial or territorial minimum wage.
Contact Information:
Recipients who have access to the ISC Services Portal can access the proposal form by opening a session on the portal. If you do not have access to the portal, contact your ISC regional office.
Indigenous Services Canada – High Cost Special Education Program
High Cost Special Education Program
Program Summary
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)’s High-Cost Special Education Program helps eligible First Nations students with high-cost special education needs to access quality programs and services that are culturally sensitive and reflective of generally accepted provincial or territorial standards.
Application Deadline: Mary 15, 2023 at 11:50 pm Eastern time.
Link: High-Cost Special Education Program (sac-isc.gc.ca)
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – High Cost Special Education: Band Direct Services
High Cost Special Education: Band Direct Services
Program Summary
For individual students qualifying with moderate to profound high cost special end needs. PAGC Regional Management Organization on behalf of its member First Nations is responsible for the management o the direct and indirect special education services for students.
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – High Cost Special Education: First Nation Child and Family Services – ISC Administered
High Cost Special Education: First Nation Child and Family Services - ISC Administered
Program Summary
Students who are in the care of CFS agencies are sometimes placed in residential treatment centres. Indigenous Services reimburses the agency of the special education component of the program for a student who is placed in Child Care and Education Centre in Ranch Ehrlo and Eagle’s Nest Ranch.
Eligible Recipients
FNCFS Agencies
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – High Cost Special Education: Indirect Services – Tribal Councils/Education Authorities/ Unaffiliated First Nations
High Cost Special Education: Indirect Services - Tribal Councils/Education Authorities/ Unaffiliated First Nations
Program Summary
For special education professionals and consultative services such as education psychologist, speech and language therapists, etc.
Eligible Recipients
• Tribal Councils
• Independent First Nations
• Special Education Regional Management Organizations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – High Cost Special Education: Provincial Direct Services – Band Administered
High Cost Special Education: Provincial Direct Services - Band Administered
Program Summary
First Nation students living on reserve who attend a provincial school and who qualify with moderate to profound high cost special education needs (in addition to tuition). First Nations are invoiced and make payments 3 times/fiscal year.
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – High Cost Special Education: Provincial Direct Services – ISC Administered
High Cost Special Education: Provincial Direct Services - ISC Administered
Program Summary
First Nation students living on reserve who attend a provincial school and who qualify with moderate to profound high cost special education needs (in addition to tuition). Indigenous Services is invoiced on behalf of First Nation for individual qualifying students.
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Innovation in Education Program
Innovation in Education Program
Summary:
The objective of the Innovation in Education Program is to support innovative programs and projects which aim to improve outcomes for:
- communities
- schools
- students
Guidelines for this program were developed in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the National Indian Council of Education and are intended to help eligible beneficiaries in the development of their costed work plans.
The Innovation in Education Program replaces the Innovation Activities Program that was offered under the discontinued New Paths for Education. It is one of several contribution programs, along with programs such as the Research and Learning Program and the Education Partnerships Program, which complement Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) funding efforts towards First Nations elementary and secondary education.
These projects are defined through a regionally-based funding allocation and project approval process led by First Nations.
Applicants who have access to the ISC’s services portal should use the electronic application form by opening a session on the portal. If you do not have access to the portal, please contact your regional office to get access to the portal.
Indigenous Services Canada – Low Cost Special Education
Low Cost Special Education
Program Summary
To deliver special programming for students that attend band operated schools. May include services for gifted students, cultural education, curriculum adaptation, counseling, and others.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Post-secondary Partnership Program (PSPP)
Post-secondary Partnership Program (PSPP)
Program Summary
Assist Canadian post-secondary institutions in the design and delivery of college and university level courses that respond to the educational needs of First Nation and Inuit students.
Eligible Recipients
Eligible regional First Nation organizations must meet the following criteria:
• have documented support from First Nations/communities/schools
• organizational structure includes an executive director or equivalent, finance officer and a board of directors or equivalent
• undertake, as a key function, elementary and secondary education support for groups of First Nation communities/schools
• be in a sound financial position
• agree to produce publicly available annual reports on education partnership projects and expenditures
• if new, replace an existing organization or an amalgamation of existing organizations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP)
Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP)
Program Summary
To improve employability of First Nations and eligible Inuit students by providing them with funding to access education and skills development opportunities at the post-sec level. (North West Terrirtory and Nunavut students may be eligible as well)
Eligible Recipients
Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions:
The institution delivering the program must be degree-, diploma- or certificate-granting, and be recognized by a province or territory. Post-Secondary education institutions affiliated with or operating in a formal partnership with a degree-, diploma- or certificate-granting institution recognized by a province or territory are also eligible. Exceptionally, for the province of Quebec only, First Nations and their organizations, in partnership with eligible Post-Secondary institutions, are eligible recipients.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Provincial Schools: Accommodation – Mandatory Room and Board
Provincial Schools: Accommodation - Mandatory Room and Board
Program Summary
For students who must leave their home reserve to attend school because the grade they require is not locally available.
Funding established annually based on information/reports reported on Nominal Roll report.
Eligible Recipients
Funding is available to First Nation students who must leave their home reserve to attend school because the grade level they require is not offered. It is the word recipient that is not great as that refers to the First Nation not the student.
Application Deadline
Nominal Report due Oct 15th
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Provincial Schools: Ancillary Support – Books and Supplies
Provincial Schools: Ancillary Support - Books and Supplies
Program Summary
Funding to First Nations to support the purchase of books and supplies for elementary and secondary students residing on reserve and who are attending a provincial school.
Eligible Recipients
Funding is provided to the First Nation to support the purchase of books and supplies for First Nation students residing on reserve but attending a provincial school.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Provincial Schools: Regular Provincial Tuition – Band Administered
Provincial Schools: Regular Provincial Tuition - Band Administered
Program Summary
Provides funding to First nations to pay tuition for students that are eligible and attending a Provincial school. First Nations are required to have a signed Tuition Agreement in place to qualify. Based on nominal roll.
Eligible Recipients
First Nations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Provincial Schools: Regular Provincial Tuition – ISC Administered
Provincial Schools: Regular Provincial Tuition - ISC Administered
Program Summary
Where a First Nation does not manage the provincial tuition program, the department pays tuition for First Nation students eligible for nominal roll and attending Provincial schools.
Eligible Recipients
An agreement between Indigenous Services Canada & Saskatoon Public Schools
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – School Evaluations for Tribal Councils & Unaffiliated FNs
School Evaluations for Tribal Councils & Unaffiliated FNs
Program Summary
To conduct school evaluations every 5 years. Tribal Councils/Directors of Education/independent First Nations are responsible for management of evaluations. Evaluations could include curriculum and instruction, relevant First Nation focus, assessment for learning, school climate, leadership & admin, and parent involvement/community partnerships.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Second Level Services for Tribal Councils/Education Authorities/Unaffiliated FNs
Second Level Services for Tribal Councils/Education Authorities/Unaffiliated FNs
Program Summary
For employment of a Tribal Council/Education Authority Director of Education and the provision of advisory services, special education assessments and advice, school psychologist, speech therapy, classroom consultation, curriculum initiatives support and core curriculum implementation. Eligible services are those that cannot be provided within a First Nation school’s regular allocation.
Eligible Recipients
• Tribal Councils
• Unaffiliated First Nations
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – Student Support Services: Comprehensive Education Support Services: Band and Provincial Schools
Student Support Services: Comprehensive Education Support Services: Band and Provincial Schools
Program Summary
For First Nation students to support costs for counselling, committees, student graduate allowances, extra-curricular travel and discretionary room/board. For students living on reserve and attending school full time.
Eligible Recipients
• First Nation or Aggregate
• Private schools
• Provincial Schools
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada – University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Program Summary
To provide financial support to eligible First Nation and Inuit students to access education and skills development opportunities at the post-secondary level.
Eligible Recipients
• Band Councils of recognized First Nations bands as well as Inuit communities;
• Organizations designated by Band Councils (bands/settlements, tribal councils, education organizations, political/treaty organizations engaged by or on behalf of First Nations) or Inuit communities; and
• Self-governing First Nations in Yukon that have not yet assumed responsibility for Post-Secondary Education through a Programs and Services Transfer Agreement or through the terms of their self-government agreement.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) – Band Operated Schools : Core Curriculum Component
Band Operated Schools : Core Curriculum Component
Program Summary
Provides resources for piloting, implementing and adapting curriculum, as well as staff in-service and/or staff development.
Eligible Recipients
First Nation or Aggregate
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Martin Family Initiative – Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program (AYEP)
Martin Family Initiative
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program (AYEP)
Program Summary
AYEP is delivered in Saskatchewan by the Saskatchewan School Boards Association. AYEP’s curriculum is based on the requirements of provincial business courses supplemented with First Nations, Métis Nation and Inuit content, including case studies and examples of successful Canadian Indigenous business leaders.
AYEP seeks to help Indigenous youth develop the attitudes and skills necessary to achieve success in secondary school, the workplace, during post-secondary education or training, and in daily life. The curriculum teaches students to develop entrepreneurial opportunities that can lead to business ownership. They gain an introduction to business that will help them prepare for the working world regardless of their choice of career.
Using innovative hands-on activities, guest speakers, and business mentors, Indigenous students learn how to create a product-based and service-driven business and about the services provided by banks and credit unions.
Students are mentored by established business people, including Indigenous business owners, throughout the business planning process.
The program is closely monitored by MFI while it is operating and success is determined through both quantitative and qualitative measures.
Eligible Recipients
Participating Schools
Contact Information
Martin Family Initiative – First Nations Schools Principals’ Course
Martin Family Initiative
First Nations Schools Principals' Course
Program Summary
The curriculum includes teaching strategies, assessments, assignments, readings, resources, key experiences, group assignments, and group discussion points and case studies. Participants will learn how to ensure that teaching and learning at high standards are the first priority of every school. They participate in an intensive set of learning experiences to develop their instructional leadership skills in order to increase levels of student achievement by developing improved teaching performance. The ten-month, 200-hour program consists of ten modules plus a 30-hour practicum. The first module is in a face-to-face format and the remainder is taught online.
Eligible Recipients
Principals, Vice-Principals and teachers who are aspiring principles and vice-principals in band operated schools are eligible to register.
Contact Information
Dr. Carlana Lindeman
Education Program Director
807-983-2092
clindeman@TheMFI.ca
Martin Family Initiative – Model School Literacy Project
Model School Literacy Project
Program Summary
The project was focused on:
1. Establishing a literacy improvement plan for Kindergarten to Grade 3, which served as the school’s primary focus
2. Providing teachers with ongoing professional development to establish effective teaching practices
3. Implementing effective assessment practices to inform teaching and determine intervention needs
4. Providing ongoing coaching for school principals
5. Establishing clear accountability mechanisms and measures to track progress and ensure success
6. Actively encouraging communities to reflect their language and culture in the schools’ programs
Eligible Recipients
Pilot Project was expanded to a total of 8 schools across Canada including Keethanow Elementary School at Stanley Mission in 2016
Contact Information
Dr. Carlana Lindeman
Education Program Director
807-983-2092
clindeman@TheMFI.ca
Nutrien – Community Investment
Nutrien
Community Investment
Program Summary
Supporting projects and initiatives to improve quality of life in the following priority areas:
- Food Security
- Education and Training
- Community Building
- Health and Wellness
- Environmental Stewardship
- Arts and Culture
Application Deadline
Ongoing in-take
Contact Information
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Suite 500
122 – 1st Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK Canada
S7K 7G3
(306) 933-8500
(800) 667-0403 (within Canada)
(800) 667-3930 (from the USA)
Pahkisimon Nuye?ah Library System – Pahkisimon Nuye?ah Library System
Pahkisimon Nuye?ah Library System
Pahkisimon Nuye?ah Library System (PNLS)
Program Summary
The mission of the Pahkisimon Nuyeʔáh Library System is to provide library services, and educational and cultural resources to the people in northern Saskatchewan in cooperation with the existing library and educational structures, and to communicate the uniqueness of the north to other regions of the world.
The Pahkisimon Nuyeʔáh Library System headquarters acts as a support centre to all of its member libraries, post-secondary institutions, and schools, and as a public library to all individuals in communities where one is not available. We liaise with other public library systems in the province for resource sharing and coordinate province-wide programs for our member libraries
Eligible Recipients
Teachers, students, staff and boards, parents, etc.
SGI Grants & Data
SGI Grants & Data
SGI Grants & Data
Website Link: https://www.sgi.sk.ca/community-grants-programs
Grant programs
Car Seat Grant program
SGI and the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute (Prevention Institute) partner to help groups in need buy car seats. The program’s goal is to improve overall child passenger safety in Saskatchewan and help community members establish, enhance and deliver programs to benefit their clients and their vulnerable children.
Community Grant program
The program provides $100,000 a year in total grants to help local organizations offset the cost of traffic safety and brain injury prevention programs.
By applying for a community grant with your idea for a traffic safety or brain injury prevention program, you have an opportunity to access the funding needed to get your initiative started.
SGI and the Acquired Brain Injury Partnership Project have offered the program since 1997.
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Grant program
The program provides up to $100,000 (per location) to municipalities and Indigenous land or territories. The goal of this fund is to stimulate and support local, collaborative action that will increase traffic safety awareness and reduce the frequency and severity of traffic injuries and fatalities within Saskatchewan.
The program began in 2019 and uses funds from photo speed enforcement tickets.
The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation – Project Funding
The Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
Project Funding
Program Summary
1. To address risk factors faced by First Nations youth including juvenile delinquency, substance abuse and suicide, by:
a) providing scholarships bursaries and grants to attend educational programs; and
b) providing equipment, facilities and opportunities to participate in structured recreational, and/or organized
sporting activities
2. To promote good health care and ensure the proper provision of medical and health care services for the benefit of all
First Nations members in Canada.
3. To educate and raise awareness concerning First Nations language, history, spirituality and culture among First Nations
youth by:
a) providing grants for attendance at traditional First Nations activities or events, established arts and cultural institutions,
language programs and traditional theatrical or dance performances and instruction; and
b) providing educational materials and training for the benefit of youth
Eligible Recipients
– Status Members
– Must be non-profit
– Individual band members
– Community groups and organizations
– Minor sports teams
– Special Events
– Elite Adult Teams
Contact Information
c/o Iroquois Lacrosse Arena
3201 Second Line, R.R. # 6
Hagersville, Ontario, NOA 1HO
Local: (905) 768-8962
Toll Free: 1-866-508-6795
Fax: (905) 768-8963
United Church of Canada Foundation – Scholarship and Research Grants
United Church of Canada Foundation
Scholarship and Research Grants
Summary:
The United Church of Canada Foundation offers various academic award opportunities for United Church of Canada ministers, ministry students, and lay people. Both ordained and diaconal ministers are welcome to apply for these opportunities.
The Foundation is able to offer these grants thanks to generous donors who believe that academic study and education is important to the growth of the United Church of Canada.
Application deadlines vary based on the award. Please find each award and scholarship’s description in the following for application details: Scholarship & Research Grants | United Church of Canada Foundation – United Church of Canada Foundation (unitedchurchfoundation.ca)
Contact Information:
Phone: 1-866-340-8223
E-mail: fdn@united-church.ca
University of Saskatchewan – Aboriginal Student Achievement Pathways (ASAP)
University of Saskatchewan
Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ASAP)
Program Summary
ASAP offers a range of support to encourage Indigenous students to stay at university. The program is intended to be a community for these students. Two aboriginal advisors help students with both academic and personal issues. The program also has subsidized spots in the residence and ASAP classes are smaller and the students all take 3 classes together. The students are able to support one another.
Eligible Recipients
Currently Offered to First Year Students
Contact Information
Lori Slater Pollock
Director of Arts & Science Learning Communities
lori.slater@usask.ca