The Individual Call for Applications is closed.
We aim to provide funding decisions early October 2025.
The next call for Individual Applications will be available in April 2026.

RBC Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to Advance Indigenous Youth and Community Wellbeing

We’re grateful to RBC Foundation for their $1.5M commitment to Indigenous youth, education, and inclusive opportunities across First Nations communities. This investment supports our Beyond Reconciliation Campaign and strengthens our shared vision of thriving, resilient generations grounded in culture, identity, and community. 

Peter Gilgan Foundation Commits $1 Million to Support First Nations Youth and Community-Led Futures

We’re proud to announce the continued support of the Peter Gilgan Foundation, which has pledged $1 million over four years to uplift First Nations learners across Turtle Island.

Future Generations Foundation Receives Renewed Commitment from lululemon to Support First Nations Learners and Communities

The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation) is proud to share that the lululemon Centre for Social Impact has renewed its support for First Nations learners and communities. This continued partnership strengthens access to education, cultural learning, and wellness initiatives across Turtle Island. With a shared commitment to removing barriers and advancing holistic wellbeing, lululemon’s contribution supports FG Foundation’s mission to invest in culturally grounded, community-driven solutions for Indigenous peoples.

Continuing our Journey

NIB Trust Fund provides resources to create opportunities that improve the quality of life for First Nations and Métis in Canada. These are some of our stories.

Emily Eckloff, an intergenerational survivor from Waywayseecappo First Nation in Manitoba, is forging new paths in Indigenous education and environmental science. Supported by the FG Foundation scholarship, she is studying Indigenous Environmental Studies and Science at Trent University to help address critical environmental issues impacting Indigenous communities.

Emily Eckloff

Kimberly Kennedy’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and commitment to community well-being. A mother of two and a member of the Red Rock Indian Band, Kimberly has faced financial hardships while ensuring her children receive the mental health support they need. Despite these challenges, she remains focused on her education and future goals.

Kimberly Kennedy

The Northern Village of Beauval, led by a fully Indigenous leadership team, is dedicated to preserving its cultural heritage and promoting language revitalization through the Culture, Language and Sport Project. This initiative focuses on residential and intergenerational survivors, fostering community and a strong sense of identity among the village's 685 residents, which include Métis and members of the Canoe Lake First Nation. The project prioritizes inclusivity, encouraging all community members, including Elders, to engage in cultural and language activities.

Northern Village of Beauval

Damien Rodriquez, a proud Moose Cree First Nation member and intergenerational survivor, is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at Dalhousie University with support from the FG Foundation bursary. A single father and passionate advocate for social justice, Damien is working toward a career in social work to serve Indigenous communities.

Damien Rodriquez

Bronwyn Aubry, an intergenerational survivor from Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation in the Northwest Territories, is pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Ottawa. She aspires to further her medical studies, aiming to become a nurse practitioner, physician, or pediatrician to provide culturally informed care to Indigenous communities.

Bronwyn Aubry

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