Investing in our future 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 1 LETTER FROM THE CHAIRS AND CEO “we are making a difference and that difference, in turn, will positively influence the future for us all.” Mike Bonshor Kory Wilson Clifford White Director, New Relationship Trust Foundation Director, New Relationship Trust Foundation Director, New Relationship Trust Foundation On behalf of the New Relationship Trust students who are from communities outside donors, we continue to seek more partnerships. Foundation and our partner organizations, we of BC and now live in the province. While most This year, we welcomed new partners with the Kory Wilson are pleased to present the 2019–20 Scholarship students are studying in BC, some students are Business Council of British Columbia & the New Relationship Trust Foundation and Bursary Award Recipient Brochure. This yearly completing their studies at institutions as far BC Federation of Labour as our Partners. This highlight allows us to honour and celebrate the away as New York University and The European partnership supported the Chief Dr. Robert Joseph educational success of each award recipients. Graduate School in Switzerland. Reconciliation Leaders award as two new bursaries Clifford White and a new scholarship for well deserving students. New Relationship Trust Foundation The NRTF awards support Indigenous students Based on feedback the recipients express an over- We are grateful for our returning partners: The across the province as they pursue their post- whelming amount of appreciation for the award as Province of B.C. – Early Years and Indigenous Early secondary goals and dream careers. Representing many are struggling juggling multiple priorities and Years Policy and Programs, First Nations Health Michael Bonshor nearly every trade and academic discipline—from responsibilities on top of trying to make ends meet. Authority, Canfor, Drillwell Enterprises Ltd., and New Relationship Trust Foundation welding to culinary arts; nursing to business; Many recipients indicate that they simply would not Peace Hills Trust. Together, we are closing the education to law—these outstanding students will be able to pursue their academic goals without the gap and investing in the future. be the workforce of the future and champions for award. We are grateful to be able to support these our Nations. We are extremely proud and grateful students but we know there are many more that we We trust that you will enjoy this brochure and to be part of their journey. cannot support. recognise the strength of the students and the hope for our collective future. If you would like In 2019–20, we provided funding support for a With the increasing Indigenous population the to support the New Relationship Trust Foundation record 410 students. This is up from 346 awards in demand for scholarships and bursaries increases to continue to fund students please reach out to 2018–19. This is the fourth year in which we have each year. Though we have been able to expand become part of this critical initiative. supported Métis students along with First Nations our support due to the generous support of our Respectfully, 2 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 3 INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE ABOUT NEW RELATIONSHIP TRUST FOUNDATION NEW 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 RELATIONSHIP NRT Foundation have awarded 2,787 scholarships and bursaries totaling $13 million in post-secondary financial aid. TRUST By investing in Indigenous post-secondary education, the NRT Foundation is building the capacity of our communities, enhancing FOUNDATION employment opportunities for graduates, and creating the skilled work force that will enable BC to meet its future economic and social Our Mission: development needs. To assist Indigenous peoples in BC separately and collectively to meet their education goals. 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 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 5 SCHOLARSHIP AND RECIPIENT DATABASE The NRT Foundation maintains a database of past scholarship and bursary award BURSARY AWARDS recipients. The individuals in the database are contacted by the NRT Foundation to inform The NRT Foundation and BC First Nations communities realize the importance of them about employment and internship opportunities. This service is available to NRT education. The NRT Foundation Post-Secondary Education Scholarship program was Foundation Donors and Partners who are looking to fill positions with qualified employees. launched in 2007, with almost 100 awards granted at the Undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate levels in the first year. To learn more about this opportunity and how to get involved, please contact Matt Cook-Contois, Partnerships and Marketing Manager Funding for Bursaries was added in 2008, as a response to feedback we received that at (604) 925-3338 or [email protected] there was a high demand for education in the area of Trades, Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Certificates. In 2011, the NRT Foundation was created and in early 2012 management of the Scholarship SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES and Bursary Award initiative was transferred to the NRT Foundation. AWARDED TO DATE 2,787 Scholarships and Bursaries have been awarded to students at all levels of BURSARIES UNDERGRAD MASTERS DOCTORATE CHIEF JOE MATHIAS TOTAL post-secondary education. 2007/08 - 65 23 8 - 96 2008/09 58 51 16 13 27 165 2009/10 60 42 21 10 27 160 SCHOLARSHIPS 2010/11 59 42 23 11 17 152 Post-Secondary Scholarships are available to all Indigenous students from BC who will 2011/12 66 44 22 9 18 159 attend an accredited post-secondary institution on a full-time basis. There are also scholarships available to Indigenous students from a Nation outside of BC but attending 2012/13 113 40 15 9 17 194 a BC instituition. 2013/14 92 41 16 9 18 176 Together, with the support of Partners and Donors, the NRT Foundation has awarded 2014/15 93 51 14 8 - 166 a total of 1,434 Scholarships since inception. 2015/16 103 69 18 12 - 202 2016/17 129 85 17 14 - 245 BURSARIES 2017/18 171 93 29 15 - 308 Bursaries are available to all eligible Indigenous students who are enrolled in Certificate, 2018/19 200 104 30 20 - 354 Diploma, Associates Degrees, and/or Trades programs. Students who are enrolled in a post-secondary institution and remain in good academic standing are encouraged to 2019/20 209 137 44 20 - 410 apply for an NRT Foundation Bursary. TOTAL 1353 864 288 158 124 2,787 Together, with the support of Partners and Donors, the NRT Foundation has awarded a total of 1,353 Bursaries since inception. 6 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 7 2019–2020 EDUCATION GRANTS DISBURSED Since 2007, the NRT, NRT Foundation and Partners have distributed more than $13 million to support the post-secondary education of Indigenous people in BC. WHERE THE FUNDING GOES The map below shows the student region distribution EDUCATION LEVERAGED of NRT Foundation Scholarship TOTAL and Bursary awards for 2019-2020 2019–2020. TOTAL 2007/08 $717,500 410 2008/09 $763,000 TOTAL 2009/10 $747,500 TO DATE 2019–20 2010/11 $743,000 7 2,787 2011/12 $751,000 2019–20 2012/13 $731,500 129 2013/14 $729,000 2019–20 2014/15 $713,500 28 2015/16 $935,500 2016/17 $1,122,500 2019–20 2017/18 $1,393,500 12 MÉTIS 2018/19 $1,625,000 2019–20 2019–20 2019/20 $2,030,250 2019–20 17 62 2019–20 TOTAL $13,002,750 83 2019–20 57 3 OTHER PROVINCES 2019–20 12 8 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2019–2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS 9 PARTNERS MAKE IT HAPPEN The contributions from our generous Partners The Ministry of Children and Family Development, through the allowed the NRT Foundation to support over The First Nations Health Authority Canada-BC Early Learning and Child Care Agreement is pleased 400 Indigenous students with Scholarships and (FNHA) is a health service delivery to announce the second year of the $1 million Indigenous Early Bursaries in 2019-20. Almost all Indigenous organization, created and mandated to Years Scholarship and Bursary program. The Indigenous Early Years students face financial barriers while attending support and elevate BC First Nations Scholarship and Bursary Program will ensure that more Indigenous post-secondary school and the NRT Founda- health outcomes through the creation students living in BC will be able to access post-secondary funding. tion’s Scholarship and Bursary program eases of an effective health care system. The NRT Foundation is offering scholarships to Indigenous students financial struggles so students can focus on One of FNHA’s directives is to develop who currently reside in British Columbia and are enrolled in Early their studies and excel. human and economic capacity; our Years related programs. Professions supported in this stream include vision is for healthy, self-determin- Early Childhood Educators (ECE), Infant Toddler and Special Needs By investing in Indigenous post-secondary ing and vibrant children, families and ECE, Early Intervention Therapies (Speech Language Pathologists and education, the NRT Foundation and Partners are communities. FNHA has partnered with Audiology, Occupational and Physio Therapists, Applied Behavioural building the capacity of Indigenous students, the New Relationship Trust Foundation Analysts), Child and Youth Care, Human Service Development, Educa- enhancing employment opportunities for gradu- to encourage First Nations people to tional Psychology, and Community, Child and Family Support.