2017-18 Scholarship & Bursary Brochure

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE NEW RELATIONSHIP TRUST FOUNDATION INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE 2017–2018 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND THAT DIFFERENCE, IN TURN, WILL POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THE FUTURE FOR US ALL. Letter from the Chairs & CEO On behalf of the New Relationship Trust previous year and represents the highest Demand for scholarships and bursaries is New Relationship Trust Foundation to find Foundation and our partner organizations, number of students supported in a scholastic high, and every year we are sorry to have to out how you can become part of this critical we are pleased to present the 2017–18 year to date. For the first time, we supported turn down a large number of applicants due initiative. Scholarship and Bursary Recipient Brochure. Métis recipients and students who are from to the lack of funds. Thanks to our donor communities outside BC and now live in partners, however, that number is decreasing. Respectfully, Each year, we support Indigenous students the province. While most are studying here across the province as they pursue their post- in BC, some students are completing their Our newest partner in 2017, the Province of secondary educational goals and move toward studies at institutions as far away as Stanford BC – Early Years & Indigenous Early Years Judith Sayers realizing the career of their dreams. Immersed University and Hawai’i Pacific University. Policy and Programs, supported 64 new bur- Chair, New Relationship Trust Foundation in nearly every form of trade and academic saries and scholarships. We also welcomed discipline imaginable—from welding to Regardless of where they are from, or what several returning partners: First Nations culinary arts; nursing to business; education they are studying, recipients express an Health Authority, Chief Joe Mathias Founda- Hugh Braker to law—these ambitious students will become overwhelming amount of appreciation for tion, Scotiabank, Canfor, The Connor, Clark & Chair, New Relationship Trust the work force of the future. We are extremely the support that these awards provide. Many Lunn Foundation, Drillwell Enterprises, and proud to be able to help them along their are struggling with multiple priorities and Peace Hills Trust. Together, we are closing the journeys as they strive to better their own lives responsibilities and often don’t have another gap between the number of students needing Cliff Fregin and the lives of those around them. form of financial aid. Time and time again, financial support and those receiving it. CEO, New Relationship Trust recipients tell us that they simply would not In 2017, we provided funding support for 308 be able to pursue their academic goals were We hope this brochure and the many students students. This is nearly 25% more than the it not for the support of this initiative. it showcases will inspire you to contact the 2 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 3 About the New Relationship Trust Foundation MISSION: TO ASSIST INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN BC SEPARATELY AND COLLECTIVELY TO MEET THEIR EDUCATION GOALS. The New Relationship Trust Foundation (NRT Foundation) is the largest Indigenous-run education charity in British Columbia (BC). Since 2008, the New Relationship Trust and NRT Foundation have awarded 2,025 scholarships and bursaries totaling $10.6 million in post-secondary financial aid. By investing in Indigenous post-secondary education, the NRT Foundation is building the capacity of our communities, enhancing employment opportunities for graduates, and creating the skilled work force that will enable BC to meet its future economic and social development needs. The two primary objectives of the NRT Foundation are to endow $30 million for a perpetual education fund, while at the same time continuing the scholarship and bursary commitment to student education. 4 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 5 Scholarships and Bursaries Funding The NRT Post-Secondary Education Scholarship initiative was launched in 2007, with almost 100 Since 2007, the New Relationship Trust, NRT Foundation and funding partners have contributed more than awards granted at the Undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate levels in the first year. $10.6 million to support the post-secondary education of First Nations people in BC. Funding for Bursaries was added in 2008, as a response to feedback we received that there was a high demand for education in the area of Trades, Diplomas and Certificates. Funds Leveraged In 2011, the New Relationship Trust Foundation was created and in early 2012 management of the Scholarship and Bursary Award initiative was transferred to the NRT Foundation. NRT FUND PARTNER FUNDS GOLF TOURNAMENT TOTAL 2007–08 $710,000 – – $710,000 2008–09 $763,000 – – $763,000 2,025 education grants have been awarded to 2009–10 $747,500 – – $747,500 2010–11 $743,000 – – $743,000 students at all levels of post-secondary education. 2011–12 $855,000 – $18,049 $873,049 2012–13 $605,000 $276,100 $18,958 $900,058 2013–14 $605,000 $337,300 $21,729 $964,029 Recipient Database 2014–15 $605,000 $238,300 $26,228 $869,528 2015–16 $605,000 $490,100 $31,927 $1,127,027 NRT Foundation maintains a database of past scholarship and bursary recipients. The individuals in the database are contacted by the NRT Foundation to inform them about employment opportunities. 2016–17 $705,000 $581,550 $30,970 $1,317,520 This service is available to NRT Foundation sponsors who are looking to fill positions with qualified 2017–18 $705,000 $869,604 $32,634 $1,607,238 employees. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Rochelle Saddleman, Partnerships and TOTAL $7,648,500 $2,792,954 $180,495 $10,621,949 Marketing Manager at (604) 925-3338 or [email protected]. Awards to Date 2018 GOLF TOURNAMENT CHIEF JOE AUGUST 2, 2018 BURSARIES UNDERGRAD MASTERS DOCTORATE MATHIAS TOTAL 2007/08 - 65 23 8 - 96 A great way to support BC First Nations post- 2008/09 58 51 16 13 27 165 secondary students is to take part in the annual NRT 2009/10 60 42 21 10 27 160 Foundation Golf Tournament. For a fee of just $250, 2010/11 59 42 23 11 17 152 participants are treated to 18 holes of golf at the 2011/12 66 44 22 9 18 159 University of BC Golf Club in Vancouver, lunch, a golf cart and dinner at Westward Ho! Restaurant. They also 2012/13 113 40 15 9 17 194 have lots of opportunities to win from over $25,000 2013/14 92 41 16 9 18 176 in prizes. Proceeds from the tournament go to the 2014/15 93 51 14 8 - 166 New Relationship Trust Foundation and contribute to 2015/16 105 69 21 9 - 204 scholarships and bursaries. 2016/17 129 85 17 14 - 245 2017/18 171 93 29 15 - 308 To learn more, visit the NRTF website’s golf page: TOTAL 946 623 217 115 124 2,025 www.NRTFGOLF.ca and contact Marie Alaimo at (604) 925-3338 or [email protected]. 6 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 7 Where the Funding Goes Help Us Make a Difference The map below shows the distribution of NRT Foundation The time to support Indigenous education is now! Scholarship and Bursary awards to date. Indigenous students have historically been disadvantaged and underrepresented at all levels of post-secondary education. Investing in Indigenous education achieves a profound impact in addressing these disparities: • Non-Indigenous Canadians are 5 times more likely to have a university degree than Indigenous people. 2025 • 50% of Indigenous people have some form of post-secondary education compared to 66% of non-Indigenous people. • Indigenous people are the fastest growing population in BC, creating a growing demand for employment opportunities and academic financial aid. IN 2017–18 IN 2017–18 105 9 TO DATE 54 IN 2017–18 FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO 14 HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO DATE CONTACT US TODAY 598 TO DATE 149 TO DATE Seeking Industry Support 101 IN 2017–18 The New Relationship Trust Foundation is seeking industry 21 partnerships. If you are interested in setting up an award TO DATE for your company, or for an Indigenous community that you IN 2017–18 do business with, please contact us today! 54 244 MÉTIS IN 2017–18 IN 2017–18 TO DATE TO DATE 37 IN 2017–18 TO DATE 41 21 10 10 470 IN 2017–18 TO DATE 3 240 If interested, please contact: OTHER PROVINCES Rochelle Saddleman Partnerships and Marketing Manager IN 2017–18 TO DATE 604-925-3338 4 [email protected] 4 8 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2017–18 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 9 Partners Make It Happen Our Partners for 2017–18 The NRT Foundation offers partners the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to building the capacity of BC First Nations. Sponsored scholarships and bursaries support students working toward an industry-specific post-secondary degree, diploma, trade or certificate. By investing in First Nations post-secondary education, every partner is realizing a student’s education goals, enhancing employment opportunities for graduates, and helping to create the skilled work FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY EARLY YEARS AND INDIGENOUS EARLY CHIEF JOE MATHIAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND force that will enable British Columbia to meet its The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a health YEARS POLICY AND PROGRAMS The Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund was future economic and social development needs. service delivery organization, created and mandated to The Early Years and Indigenous Early Years Policy and established to honour the memory of the late Chief Joe support and elevate BC First Nations health outcomes Programs, formerly known as the Provincial Office for the Mathias, a hereditary and elected Chief of the Squamish NRT Foundation is seeking additional industry partners through the creation of an effective health care system.

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