ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019 For a printable version of this report, click here Pour le rapport annuel en français, cliquez ici MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR David Tuccaro Thank you for believing in Indspire and continuing to champion Indigenous education and support of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada who are realizing their dreams and graduating from post-secondary institutions; many of these students are the first person in their families to do so. We truly appreciate our private and public funders who continue to invest in our social impact across the country. Through our programs this past year, we reached some 7,856 students. When we add the CBC reach, we are connecting with more than 630,000 Canadians! Senator Murray Sinclair, former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has said that education provides one of the greatest hopes for repairing cultural attitudes, redressing the legacy of Indian Residential Schools, and advancing the process of reconciliation. Through its support of thousands of students each year, Indspire is contributing to the success of First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners, the process of reconciliation and ultimately realizing its purpose that within a generation, every Indigenous student will graduate. CONTINUE READING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO Roberta L. Jamieson 2018-2019 by the Numbers More than $115,000,000 provided to students since 2004 More than Approximately Over 37,500 90% 50% awards distributed of recipients will graduate of recipient graduates have since 2004 continued towards another post-secondary credential About Only About 42% 5% 50% of recipient graduates of recipient graduates had of employed recipients have obtained not secured employment work in fields that support employment Indigenous people soariNg IndigeNous youth empowermeNt gatheriNg On February 21, 2019, over 800 participants attended the Soaring Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering in Calgary, Alberta. Check out this highlight reel which captures the energy and enthusiasm of the day. 2018 NATIONAL GATHERING FOR InDIGENOUS EDUCATION From November 7–9, 2019, over 850 educators and others attended a Pre-Gathering workshop on reconciliation and 70 workshops centered around the theme, Transforming Education through Reconciliation. THE 2019 InDSPIRE AWARDS On February 22, 2019, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, the 26th annual Indspire Awards honoured 12 Indigenous professionals and youth who demonstrated outstanding achievement and serve as invaluable role models for First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth. about Indspire indigenous education is Indspire Programs National gathering for Canada’s Future Growth indigenous education Guiding the soaring: indigenous youth Building Brighter Journey: Indigenous Empowerment Gathering Futures (bbF) Educator Awards 2019 Indspire Awards board of directors and staff SPONSORS AND doNors ($100K+) Indspire thanks the following organizations and individuals for their generous support in 2018–2019. CONTINUE READING Indspire Programs 2018 National gathering for indigenous education 2019 Soaring: Indigenous Building Brighter Futures (BBF) supporters youth empowerment gathering $1,000+ and other donors to BBF apprenticeship, skilled trades 2019 Indspire Awards: and technology bursaries Celebrating indigenous achievement Annual Donors and Supporters (donations made between april 1, 2018 – march 31, 2019) LIFT AND InDSPIRE LIFT and Indspire have partnered for a three-year agreement at an estimated value of $1M for both in-kind and paid services. LIFT estimated at $155,850 in-kind services to March 31, 2019 to support Indspire’s desire in significantly moving the needle on Indigenous education outcomes. This would mean that Indspire would be contributing an increased number of Indigenous youth graduating, entering the workforce, and contributing to the economy, and have the tools to measure and report out on their impact. 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When we add the CBC reach, we are connecting with more than 630,000 Canadians! Senator Murray Sinclair, former chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has said that education provides one of the greatest hopes for repairing cultural attitudes, redressing the legacy of Indian Residential Schools, and advancing the process of reconciliation. Through its support of thousands of students each year, Indspire is contributing to the success of First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners, the process of reconciliation and ultimately realizing its purpose that within a generation, every Indigenous student will graduate. We currently meet 22 per cent of student applicants’ needs. We know we have to do better and believe that together we can achieve this. Indeed, we have had a record year, disbursing more than $16 million in 5,553 bursaries and scholarships — a year of unprecedented impact for Indigenous students and one we intend to pursue in our growth strategy over the coming year. We have set ourselves the ambitious challenges of increasing our bursary and scholarship applications by 25 per cent and increasing funding for students by more than 40 per cent. In the coming year, we will make a huge investment in technology to better serve and support our students. As we do that, we are monitoring their success through our National Education Survey to be conducted again in 2020. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank our leader, Roberta Jamieson, and her dedicated staff. Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making a difference for thousands of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across this country. David Tuccaro Chair, Board of Directors Click here to see our audited statements. RETURN TO HOMEPAGE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION IS CANADA’S FUTURE GROWTH In an increasingly interconnected world, Canada is in a global race for talent. Fortunately, Canada has a ready supply of labour, energy and enterprise right here at home. Indigenous peoples are the fastest growing demographic cohort, and they are younger than the Canadian average. More than 130,000 Indigenous people aged 17–51 will be eligible to attend post-secondary university by 2023. They are a key piece of Canada’s economic engine. In fact, the Centre for the Study of Living Standards estimates that if we close the education and labour market gaps for Indigenous people in Canada by 2031, Canada’s GDP could gain $36 billion. Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. With the support of its funding partners, Indspire provides financial awards, delivers programs and shares resources so that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students will achieve their highest potential. Indspire provides hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and awards to thousands of Indigenous students every year through its Building Brighter Futures Program. Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $115 million in financial support to more than 37,500 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. Ninety per cent of students who have received funding have graduated from a post-secondary institution. Fifty per cent of graduates continue toward another post- secondary credential, and most importantly, 50 per cent of employed recipients work in fields that support Indigenous people. As a society and a country, we have the responsibility to ensure all our students have what they need to follow their dreams and make the most of future opportunities. Not only is this vital to advancing reconciliation, but it will also make our country stronger, more innovative and more inclusive. It will make us all better able to thrive in a changing world and a shifting global economy. RETURN TO HOMEPAGE Indspire’s K–12 Institute: promoting indigenous education RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS Successful Practices: Showcasing Strategies that Work Successful Practices include documented research, frameworks, models, and educational strategies that have worked to enhance kindergarten to Grade 12 student success. Indspire evaluates and shares these proven practices on the Indspire website, through webinars and at Indspire’s National Gathering, for the benefit of Indigenous education stakeholders nationwide. Practices are evaluated using seven principles, which were founded in consultation with national Indigenous scholars. The principles honour Indigenous ways of knowing and values. SUCCESSFUL PRACTICES SPOTLIGHT Spirit Bear and Children Make History: Spirit Bear Book Learning Guide “ Together, my mentee and