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    Kimberly Kennedy
    Kimberly Kennedy’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and commitment to community well-being. A mother of two and a member of the Red Rock Indian…
    Ontario
    Organization
    Northern Village of Beauval
    The Northern Village of Beauval, led by a fully Indigenous leadership team, is dedicated to preserving its cultural heritage and promoting language revitalization through the…
    Saskatchewan
    Individual
    Damien Rodriquez
    Damien Rodriquez, a proud Moose Cree member and intergenerational survivor, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at Dalhousie University with the support of the FG…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Bronwyn Aubry
    Bronwyn Aubry, an intergenerational survivor from Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation in the Northwest Territories, is pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the…
    Northwest Territories
    Organization
    Eskasoni Band Council
    The Eskasoni Band Council has launched the Language Reclamation and Revitalization Program to preserve and revitalize the Mi’kmaq language. This initiative makes the language more…
    Nova Scotia
    Organization
    Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan
    Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan, based in Mashteuiatsh, Québec, is leading the Boussole des compétences program, which supports First Nations youth aged 18-30 in re-engaging with education and…
    Quebec
    Organization
    Kenhté:ke Seed Sanctuary & Learning Centre
    Nestled in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, the Kenhté:ke Seed Sanctuary and Learning Centre (KSSLC) is a living legacy where seed relatives are honoured and Indigenous youth…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Ashley Stad
    Ashley Stad, a dedicated member of the Moosomin community in Saskatchewan, is pursuing a diploma in Justice at Norquest College with support from the FG…
    Saskatchewan
    Organization
    Sucker Creek First Nation
    With the FG Foundation’s funding, Sucker Creek First Nation is revitalizing its cultural identity and addressing the lasting impacts of residential schools through its Reclaiming…
    Alberta
    Individual
    Cheyenne Sego
    Cheyenne Sego embodies resilience and advocacy, dedicated to improving the lives of Indigenous women and families. As a single mother and intergenerational survivor, she is…
    Ontario
    Organization
    Aunties on the Road
    In the heart of the Ottawa-Gatineau urban Indigenous community, Aunties on the Road: Indigenous Full Spectrum Doula Collective is reclaiming traditional Auntie roles through doula…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Jesse Fontaine
    Jessie Fontaine, a proud member of Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation and an intergenerational survivor, is pursuing his dream of becoming a Veterinary Technologist at Red River…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association
    The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association’s (ANFCA) visionary initiative, “Indigenous Youth Rise Up,” stands as a testament to the transformative power of collaboration and empowerment.…
    Alberta
    Organization
    The Syilx Language House
    In the heart of Syilx territory, the Syilx Language House (SLH) is nurturing a resurgence of the Syilx language and culture through its Adult Fluency…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    The Shäwthän Näzhì
    The Shäwthän Näzhì: Recovery Support Program, is a transformative journey of healing and recovery for Yukon First Nations individuals. The Shäwthän Näzhì program, supported by…
    Yukon
    Organization
    The Native Communications Society
    The Native Communications Society (NCS) is leading a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering Indigenous youth by preserving language and culture. Through the creation of the…
    Northwest Territories
    Individual
    Carisa Naistus
    Carisa Naistus, hailing from Onion Lake Cree Nation, embodies the spirit of perseverance and community upliftment. Despite facing difficult challenges, Carisa is enrolled in an…
    Saskatchewan
    Individual
    Yvonne Wyss
    Yvonne Wyss’s educational journey is driven by her passion for preserving Indigenous knowledge and cultural history. Aspiring to pursue a master’s degree, Yvonne focuses on…
    British Columbia
    Individual
    Eucharia Ogoms
    Eucharia Ogoms, a first-generation university student from Winnipeg, Manitoba and a member of Poplar River First Nation, embodies perseverance and dedication. Despite initial struggles, she…
    Manitoba
    Individual
    Frazer Dodd
    Frazer Dodd, a dedicated member of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nations community, empowers Indigenous youth through education and sports. Currently pursuing a degree in Biology,…
    British Columbia
    Individual
    Matthew Parenteau
    Hailing from Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba, Matthew Parenteau’s path has been marked by both personal struggles and professional dedication as a social worker…
    Manitoba
    Individual
    Patrick Stubbington
    Patrick Stubbington’s journey from a traumatic childhood to university success is a testament to resilience. A Sixties Scoop survivor from Saik’uz First Nation, Patrick endured…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve 292
    The Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve is an Anishinaabe First Nation nestled in the forests and prairies near Roblin, Manitoba. The community’s total population is just under…
    Manitoba
    Individual
    Edward Martin
    Edward Martin is an Intergenerational Survivor from Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation who, with the help of an FG Foundation scholarship, is currently studying to receive…
    Quebec
    Organization
    Saskatoon Survivors Circle
    The Saskatoon Survivors Circle (SSC) was founded in 2019 with the principle: “nothing for us, without us” to ensure that, unlike institutions offering similar assistance,…
    Saskatchewan
    Organization
    Waseskun Healing Centre
    The Waseskun Healing Centre was founded in 1988 near Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, QC, with a mission to aid the healing process of incarcerated Indigenous men, while guiding…
    Quebec
    Individual
    Joy O’Brien
    Joy O’Brien is a residential school survivor who, with the support of the FG Foundation and her family is gaining the traditional knowledge of moose…
    Yukon
    Organization
    Mary Duncan School
    The Mary Duncan School is located in the small town of The Pas, MB, bordered by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. The school offers alternative programming,…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    The Community of Membertou
    The Community of Membertou and its Elders recognize the importance of sharing culture and history with all people and believe that this sharing and celebration…
    Nova Scotia
    Individual
    Taylor Day
    Taylor has challenged herself with an educational goal to achieve a Juris Doctor degree from a law school, and this May, she completed that goal…
    Ontario
    Organization
    Smith’s Landing First Nation
    To foster community and personal development, the Journey to my Best Self program focuses on healing and reconciliation for the people in the Akaitcho region,…
    Northwest Territories
    Organization
    Peguis Foundation Inc.
    The Peguis Foundation Inc. Spirit and the Land Excursion Camp brought 116 youth out on the land to experience culture, music, arts, and land-based learning…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Kenhtè:ke Seed Sanctuary & Learning Centre
    “By planting seeds in our own lands, we reinforce our connection to the land and the Seeds”. The Kenhtè:ke Seed Sanctuary & Learning Centre (KSSLC), located…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Caleb Racette
    Caleb is working to earn his degree in finance and accounting and then is aiming to go into business or law administration. He is a…
    Saskatchewan
    Organization
    Mosquito Grizzly Bears Head Lean Man First Nation
    Healing, Empowerment, Education and Employment Project Mosquito Grizzly Bears Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation is an Assiniboine Nation located in the Eagle Hills of…
    Saskatchewan
    Organization
    Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc.
    The Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre (MICEC) was founded to address the devastating effects of Canada’s assimilation policy towards First Nations people and proactively works…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Odawa Native Friendship Centre
    The Odawa Native Friendship Centre originally aimed to create a series of recordings of Algonquin elders speaking language for young viewers. However, with pandemic restrictions…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Kayla Morin
    Kayla Morin is a third-generation student at the University of Alberta, Aboriginal Teacher Education program. Like many students this past year, Pimohteh Okisikow Iskwew (Woman…
    Alberta
    Individual
    Krista Collier-Jarvis
    Krista Collier-Jarvis is a proud Mi’kmaw pursuing a PhD in English at Dalhousie University. With the help of the FG Foundation, she has been able…
    Nova Scotia
    Individual
    Elisa Pasceri
    When Elisa graduated from high school, the COVID-19 pandemic was at its’ peak. Like many others her age, her senior year changed from going to…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    First Nations Education Foundation and Haisla Nation Council
    A film documenting Rapid Word Collection, a language curation methodology with the Haisla community of Kitamaat, BC and First Nations Education Foundation. The video is…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    Victoria Native Friendship Centre
    The Young Warrior Program that is offered by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is intended to empower youth ages 7-12 and connect them with resources…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    Spirit Bear Echoes of the Past
    To help increase resources available to youth and children across Turtle Island that bring awareness to reconciliation, support from the FG Foundation has helped the…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
    The focus of the Coyote Pride Mentoring Program is to share teachings of culture, the histories of First People, and speak the truths of the…
    Alberta
    Organization
    Seven Oaks District School Board
    Located in the northwest region of Winnipeg, the Seven Oaks School Division runs the Ojibwe Bilingual Language Program. The program is a FG Foundation multi-year…
    Manitoba
    Individual
    Amanda Sault
    Amanda is extremely grateful to be an FG Foundation scholarship recipient. She is enrolled in her 2nd year of 4-year Juris Doctorate, Joint Degree in…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Justin Langan
    Justin is pursuing his undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba studying film and philosophy. He’s a passionate student who…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Sisters Strengthening Sisters
    Funding from the FG Foundation has helped the Saskatoon Friendship Centre host capacity-building workshops and activities such as First Aid, CPR Training, education and employment,…
    Saskatchewan
    Individual
    Alejandra Metallic-Janvier
    Alejandra is an intergenerational survivor pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Mental Health from Carleton University. After her first year in her…
    Quebec
    Individual
    Reggie Neeposh
    As an Indian Residential School Survivor, Reggie has always had the goal of relearning his traditional Cree way of life and reconnecting to the land…
    Quebec
    Individual
    Myia Antone
    With support from the FG Foundation, Myia Antone, an intergenerational survivor, was able to attend the Squamish Language Immersion Program from the First Nations Languages…
    British Columbia
    Individual
    Kira Doxtator
    Kira studies Social Sciences and Criminology at the University of Toronto and is an intergenerational survivor whose studies surround identifying the systemic flaws in the…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Charlotte Ross
    As a young girl, Charlotte loved to learn and made a commitment to herself to keep her language and culture alive while also attaining the…
    Saskatchewan
    Individual
    Danita Lewis
    Danita Lewis is an intergenerational survivor pursuing her Masters of Indigenous Language Revitalization at the University of Victoria. When moving away from her home community…
    Alberta
    Organization
    Zhawenjigewag Inawemaaganag Family Healing Program
    The Zhawenjigewag Inawemaaganag Family Healing Program aims to reconnect families through traditional cultural knowledge and peacemaking practices, foster personal development and holistic wellness through cultural…
    Ontario
    Organization
    Maamiikwendan
    The vision of the National Indigenous Residential School Museum of Canada is to be a place where people can learn, share, heal, and move forward.…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Paqtnkek Community Radio Project
    In Nova Scotia, the Mi’kmaw Nation in the community of Paqtnkek were looking for a hub to share important news, community updates, and discussions for…
    Nova Scotia
    Individual
    Bradley Parent
    “Funding from the FG Foundation had helped motivate me to complete my studies. I have furthered my personal skills and knowledge while contributing to my…
    Ontario
    Individual
    Antoine Mountain
    “I am grateful for the support from FG Foundation and continue working with the Dene Youth in my community of Fort Good Hope, NWT. My…
    Northwest Territories
    Individual
    Jolyssa Kilbride
    “The FG Foundation has enabled me to find the balance I needed to manage the many educational goals I set for myself while achieving my…
    Prince Edward Island
    Individual
    Mary L. Percival
    “My goal is to be in my community, giving back as much as I can, but also focusing on my community elders and youth. I…
    British Columbia
    Individual
    Jarelle Crampton
    “The FG Foundation has helped me reach my education goals towards becoming an Electrical Engineer. This scholarship allowed me to focus on my studies and…
    Manitoba
    Individual
    Elsie Ballantyne
    “The knowledge I gained from these cultural teachings have made a big difference in my life. I learned the traditional way of living and how…
    Saskatchewan
    Individual
    Arlene Blanchard
    “My cultural learning experience has been humbling. I have had the opportunity to learn my Mi’kmaq traditions and knowledge. My family had taught me that…
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Organization
    Lennox Island First Nation
    The Ripple Effect is a community-based program developed to reconnect community with culture. The program’s main focus has been language revitalization and hosting cultural events…
    Prince Edward Island
    Individual
    Brooke Cochrane
    “I am grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of the FG Foundation. My goal as a future physician is to work with First…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Wemindji Cree Nation
    The goals of this community program was to provide a language outreach program as a means to heal the traumas of residential schools through a…
    Quebec
    Organization
    University of Victoria
    This program’s main objective had been to provide language classes and certificate customized to meet the community’s priorities for language revitalization. These classes encouraged and…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    Ontario Native Literacy Coalition
    Funding provided by the FG Foundation assisted the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition to create a unique technology and literacy based program. The goals of the…
    Ontario
    Organization
    The Manitoba Aboriginal Language Strategy
    “The Manitoba Aboriginal Language Strategy (MALS) is a committee driven strategy to revitalize, retain and promote the survival of Indigenous languages in Manitoba. Receiving funding…
    Manitoba
    Organization
    Swan River First Nation
    The Cree language program’s primary objective is to expose students to their language and culture through learning activities in and outside the classroom. We offered…
    Alberta
    Organization
    Upper Nicola Indian Band
    The primary purpose of the ”We Are Better Together” program was to address some of the major issues stemming from the impacts of Indian Residential…
    British Columbia
    Organization
    Bridges for Women Society
    The FG Foundation provided us the opportunity to create a program to deliver services of trauma informed healing, employability training, Metis culture and identity strengthening…
    British Columbia