​Indigenous and
Northern Affairs Canada:
K-12 Education Programs

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• Education Partnerships Program           
  "A proposal-based program designed to promote                      collaboration between First Nations, provinces, Indigenous  and Northern Affairs Canada and other stakeholders. Its objective is to advance First Nation student achievement in First Nation and provincial schools."
• Elementary and Secondary Education Program

              "​This program provides eligible students ordinarily living on-               reserve with elementary and secondary education programs               comparable to those in provincial schools."

• First Nation and Inuit Cultural Education Centres Program

              "Provides funding to help preserve and strengthen unique
               First Nation and Inuit cultures, traditions and languages."

• First Nation Student Success Program

              "Designed to support First Nation educators on reserve
               (kindergarten to grade 12) in their ongoing efforts to meet
               students' needs and improve student and school results.
               Funding is limited to activities intended for students      
               attending First Nation-operated schools. For 2016-2017,
               applications are being accepted under two deadlines."​​

• High-Cost Special Education Program

              "Helps eligible First Nations students with high-cost special                   needs to access quality programs and services that are                             culturally sensitive and reflective of generally accepted                           provincial or territorial standards."

• Inuit Cultural Education Centres Grant Program

              "Provides grants to Inuit individuals and Inuit cultural          
               education centres to develop and promote Inuit cultural                          heritage." 

• New Paths for Education

​               "This program funds projects and activities designed to
                improve the quality of education in First Nation schools and                 to enhance the educational experiences of students,                                   teachers, administrators, parents and communities."

• First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy

             "Supports initiatives to provide First Nations and Inuit youth                  with work experience, information about career options and               opportunities to develop skills to help gain employment and                 develop careers."

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Bursaries for Aboriginal Post-Secondary Students 

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For your convenience, we have included a widget provided by the Government of Canada to search for bursaries. You are able to customize your search by indicating any of the following: key words, location, field of study, and Aboriginal group.