In the summer of 2023, the Alberta Government announced a $10.5-million dollar investment over the next three years in hopes of supporting Indigenous students through the Bridging Classrooms to Communities pilot program.
The program aims to create welcoming environments, demonstrate cultural awareness and a support system to help see the success of Indigenous students. The funding is expected to support 33 community connection projects across Alberta.
The grants will help Indigenous communities and school authorities to build relationships and support student success, selected organisations will receive up to $100,000 in funds to help with:
- Develop Indigenous-centred school events, programs and supports.
- Provide guidance to teachers and school staff to strengthen communication with Indigenous students, families and communities.
- Make timely referrals to external support systems and services.
- Improve access to transportation, technology, tutoring, social activities, sports and other supports and services.
- Hire community connection workers.
Organizations receiving funding include:
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- Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society
- Changing Horses Not-For-Profit Society
- Eagle Spirit Nest Community Association
- Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta
- Métis Nation of Alberta Local #2003
- Mountain Métis Community Association
- Riel Institute for Education and Learning
- Rupertsland Institute
- St. Albert Sturgeon County Métis Local #1904
- Stoney Health Services
- The Nu Ch’anie Society
- Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
Read More: Alberta Education to provide $10.5 million to Indigenous partners through pilot program
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