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Indspire News
Indspire and Trans Mountain Launch New Scholarship to Support Indigenous Students in High Demand Fields
May 1, 2026.
Indspire is proud to announce a new partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation aimed at increasing access to post-secondary education for Indigenous students.
Indspire and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation renew partnership to help provide $1 million in bursaries to Indigenous students
April 30, 2026.
Indspire and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation are proud to announce a four-year, $500,000 partnership to support Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education through Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships (BBF) program and the TELUS Student Bursary program.
Indspire Announces 2026 Indspire Awards Laureates Honouring Excellence Across Indigenous Communities
February 12, 2026.
Indspire is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 Indspire Awards, recognizing outstanding Indigenous professionals and youth whose achievements, leadership, and service are strengthening communities across Turtle Island. The Awards ceremony will take place on May 14, 2026, in Halifax, NS.
Indspire and Rideau Hall Foundation Renew Transformative Collaboration to Champion Indigenous Teacher Education
December 4, 2025.
Indspire is proud to announce the renewal of its collaboration with the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), marking a significant three-year commitment of $1,074,000 to empower the next generation of Indigenous educators across Canada.
Indspire and University of Winnipeg Renew Partnership to Support Indigenous Students
November 17, 2025.
Indspire is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of its long-standing partnership with the University of Winnipeg, which has been a dedicated supporter of Indigenous education through Indspire since 2017.
Indspire announces the 2025 Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards recipients and prepares for its largest-ever National Gathering for Indigenous Education
November 12, 2025.
Indspire is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards, which will be presented at the 2025 National Gathering for Indigenous Education on November 19-21, 2025.
Indspire named as a beneficiary of Mastercard Foundation’s $235M investment in Indigenous post-secondary education
September 9, 2025.
Today, Indspire is pleased to announce the news that it is one of 30 Indigenous organizations that will benefit from the Mastercard Foundation’s significant new investment in Indigenous education. Marking the tenth anniversary of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the Mastercard Foundation is investing $235 million in 30 organizations that are advancing post-secondary education for Indigenous youth across Canada: national Indigenous organizations, Indigenous institutes, and mainstream post-secondary institutions working in deep partnership with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
Indspire Announces New President & CEO
August 19, 2025.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Indspire is pleased to announce the appointment of its new President & CEO: Jocelyn Formsma. A member of Moose Cree First Nation, Ms. Formsma brings over two decades of experience in Indigenous advocacy and justice to Indspire, along with a proven track record in engagement at local, regional, provincial, national, and international levels.
Parkland Strengthens Commitment to Indigenous Learners with $100,000 Gift to Indspire’s Rivers to Success Program
July 29, 2025.
Indspire is pleased to announce a generous $100,000 contribution from Parkland Corporation, a gift which builds on Parkland’s existing legacy of support for Indigenous education and Indigenous learners in Canada. Since 2023, Parkland has partnered with Indspire to support key initiatives including the Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering, the Indspire Awards, and the Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships (BBF) Program.
Indspire To Launch Executive Search For New President & CEO
April 28, 2025.
On behalf of Mr. Donald Worme, Chair, Board of Directors, Indspire announces its preparations to launch a national search for its next President and CEO as part of a planned leadership transition. The organization is committed to ensuring a thoughtful and comprehensive process to identify the right individual to lead Indspire into its next chapter. A competitive recruitment process will be conducted with the support of an executive search firm, which will be retained in the coming weeks. Applications will be accepted in due course, and updates on the search will be shared as they become available.
Indspire and Teck announce 3-year agreement to support Indigenous students across Canada
April 2, 2025.
Today, Indspire announced a new 3-year, $465,000 agreement with Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”), to provide career and educational opportunities for Indigenous youth across Canada. Teck has partnered with Indspire since 2012 and this new agreement will help students pursuing post-secondary studies in key fields, as well as supporting a range of essential Indspire programs and events.
Indspire Celebrates Indigenous Excellence With Announcement of 2025 Indspire Awards Recipients
January 29, 2025.
Indspire is delighted to announce the 2025 Indspire Awards, an annual celebration honouring the outstanding achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders. The Awards ceremony will take place on April 10, 2025, at Canada Place in Vancouver, BC.
Indspire Receives Transformative Support from Dollarama and The Rossy Foundation
December 20, 2024.
Indspire is honoured to be one of 25 organizations selected to receive funding through a $30 million national charitable giving initiative by Dollarama and The Rossy Foundation. This landmark investment was made in celebration of Dollarama’s over 30 years of serving Canadians.
Indspire and Shell partner to make Climbing the Mountain available to all National Gathering for Indigenous Education attendees
September 23, 2024.
Indspire is pleased to announce a partnership that will significantly expand its ability to support the needs of Indigenous educators. Shell, partner of Indspire, has committed $75K from 2024-2027 to make the Climbing the Mountain workshop available to all attendees at Indspire’s National Gathering for Indigenous Education.
Indspire Announces Contribution from CIBC Mellon to Support Indigenous Youth
August 19, 2024.
Indspire is proud to announce support from CIBC Mellon, for Indigenous students in their educational journeys. CIBC Mellon, a leading Canadian provider of asset servicing solutions, has pledged $100,000 over the next four years with an annual contribution of $25,000. This generous commitment and a government match will provide vital bursaries to ten students annually across Canada.
Indspire and Rivers to Success Partner with Kâniyâsihk Culture Camp and M’Wikwedong Summer Culture Camp!
July 5, 2024.
Indspire and its Rivers to Success: Indigenous Student Mentorship (R2S) program are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Kâniyâsihk Culture Camps and M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. Indspire will be sponsoring students to participate in the prestigious Land-Based Training program from Kâniyâsihk Culture Camps (Island Lake, SK) and the M’Wikwedong Summer Culture Camp (Owen Sound, ON) this summer. This initiative emphasizes Indspire’s commitment to promoting cultural education and equipping participants with invaluable skills.
Indspire’s “A Feast in the Forest” Celebrated Indigenous Culture and Education During National Indigenous History Month with Sold Out Gala Evening
June 26, 2024.
Indspire, a leading advocate for Indigenous education in Canada, hosted its ‘A Feast in the Forest’ fundraising event on Wednesday, June 12th with over 600 guests. Held at the historic Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto, this year’s event was an extraordinary celebration coinciding with National Indigenous History Month, offering a unique opportunity to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Indspire announces 2024 Indspire Awards broadcast and Indigenous Geographic partnership
June 5, 2024.
Twelve outstanding Indigenous achievers from a diverse list of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities will be honoured during the broadcast of the 2024 Indspire Awards on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET (7:30 pm NT) on CBC, CBC Gem, APTN, and APTN lumi.
Tourmaline Reaffirms Commitment to Indigenous Education with $300,000 Pledge to Indspire
May 7, 2024.
Indspire, a leading Indigenous national charity, is pleased to announce that Tourmaline, Canada’s largest natural gas producer, has renewed its commitment to supporting Indigenous education in Canada with a contribution of $300,000 spread over the next three years. This funding will bolster two of Indspire’s key initiatives: the Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries and Scholarships (BBF) program and the annual Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering.
Indspire Receives Continued Funding In 2024 Federal Budget
April 17, 2024.
Indspire is grateful that the federal government has chosen to continue investments in the post-secondary education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students as announced in Budget 2024.
