Indspire and Teck announce 3-year agreement to support Indigenous students across Canada
Ohsweken, ON – 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.
Under the renewed agreement, Teck will support several core initiatives over the next three years, including:
- Building Brighter Futures (BBF) Program ($150,000): Matched by Indspire for a total of $300,000 over three years, this funding will provide cash awards to 30 Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary and apprenticeship programs in fields such as engineering, earth sciences, environmental studies, business, and skilled trades such as heavy-duty mechanics, electricians, welders, and instrumentation technicians.
- Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering ($100,000): In April 2025, Teck will be the Host City Sponsor of this dynamic nation event, which brings together Indigenous youth from across Canada to explore career opportunities, develop leadership skills, and connect with potential mentors. Teck will also sponsor Soaring for the next two years as the Supporting Sponsor.
- Soaring Travel Fund ($15,000): In 2025, this funding will support travel costs for Indigenous youth attending the Soaring event in British Columbia.
- Indspire Awards Dinner ($200,000): In April 2025, Teck will also welcome guests to Vancouver as the Host City Sponsor of the prestigious Indspire Awards Dinner, a celebration of Indigenous excellence and achievement. This event shines a spotlight on Indigenous role models and leaders, inspiring the next generation of Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams. Teck will also sponsor the Awards for the next two years.
“Our partnership with Teck has had a transformative impact on the lives of Indigenous students over the past 15 years,” said Mike DeGagné, President & CEO of Indspire. “We are grateful for their continued support, which will provide Indigenous youth with access to education and career opportunities in fields critical to Canada’s future. Together, we are investing in the next generation of Indigenous leaders.”
“We are proud to extend our partnership with Indspire and to play a role in helping Indigenous students across Canada succeed in their educational journeys,” said Jonathan Price, President and CEO of Teck. “Education is key to creating a more equitable future, and we are honoured to support Indigenous youth as they pursue their dreams and contribute to their communities.”
About Indspire
Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families, communities, and Canada. With the support of its funding partners, Indspire provides financial awards, delivers programs, and shares resources to help Indigenous students achieve their highest potential. In 2023-24, Indspire provided more than $30 million through over 8,300 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students across Canada.
About Teck
Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing metals essential to economic development and the energy transition. Teck has a portfolio of world-class copper and zinc operations across North and South America and an industry-leading copper growth pipeline. We are focused on creating value by advancing responsible growth and ensuring resilience built on a foundation of stakeholder trust. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
Indspire Media Contact:
Brandon Meawasige
Vice-President, Communications & Marketing
bmeawasige@indspire.ca
1-855-463-7747 x2350
Teck Media Contact:
Dale Steeves
Director, External Communications
Dale.Steeves@teck.com
1-236-987-7405
