Indspire

What could your legacy make possible? 🧡 Betty-Anne Howard chose to include Indspire in her Will to help future generations of Indigenous learners pursue their education and dreams. This #MakeAWillMonth, learn how your legacy can make a difference: indspire.ca/ways-to-give/inc…

We’re proud to recognize Scotiabank as the first-ever Attendee Lanyard Sponsor of the National Gathering for Indigenous Education! ✨ Thank you, Scotiabank, for supporting the National Gathering and helping us bring together educators, leaders, and changemakers from across Turtle Island. 🧡 🎟️ Haven’t secured your spot yet? There’s still time! Get your tickets and join us in Winnipeg, November 18–20. #NationalGathering #IndigenousEducation #Indigenous #Education

We’re excited to announce the performers joining us at the National Gathering for Indigenous Education! 🎶✨ Get ready to experience incredible performances from Barrin May, LOV, and United Thunder as we come together in Winnipeg to celebrate Indigenous education, culture, community, and excellence. 🧡 We can’t wait to welcome them to the National Gathering stage! 📍 Winnipeg, MB 📅 November 18–20, 2026 #NationalGathering #Indigenous #IndigenousEducation #IndigenousExcellence #Winnipeg

Applying for Building Brighter Futures? 🧡 Join us Oct. 27 from 6–7:30 p.m. ET for How to Submit a Better BBF Application and get practical tips ahead of the Nov. 1 deadline. Learn directly from our Bursary and Scholarships team about how to make your application really POP!✨ Register today! 🔗 my.demio.com/ref/1NEIt8hp90X… #PayingForSchool #Scholarships #Bursaries #IndigneousStudent #UniLife #CollegeLife #Trades #FundingYourEducation #MoneyMatters #FinancialLiteracy #Webinar #TipsAndTricks

Thank you, Giant Tiger, Emily Kewageshig, and everyone who bought an Orange Shirt! 🧡 Over $419,000 was raised this year for the Giant Tiger Learning from the Past Bursary—bringing our five-year total to over $2.2 million supporting Indigenous students. #Indspire #GiantTiger

Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis student in post-secondary education or the trades? You could be eligible for scholarships, bursaries, and awards through Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program. One application connects you with multiple funding opportunities—and this funding doesn’t need to be repaid. 📅 Apply by November 1! Learn more and apply indspire.ca/programs/student… Applications are accepted continuously from May 1st through February 1st; however, consideration dates are August 1st, November 1st and February 1st. The earlier you apply, the more funding opportunities you may be considered for. #BuildingBrighterFutures #IndigenousStudents #IndigenousEducation #Scholarships

After 14 years, we’re gathering one last time. 🧡 This November, join us in Winnipeg for the final National Gathering for Indigenous Education—celebrating everything we’ve built together and looking ahead to what comes next. Link in bio for tickets! 📅 November 18–20, 2026 #IndigenousEducation

📣 November 1 is the next BBF consideration date! Applications are accepted May 1–Feb 1, with consideration dates Aug 1, Nov 1 & Feb 1. The earlier you apply, the more funding opportunities you may be considered for. Apply today! indspire.ca/programs/student…

We’re hiring! 🧡 Indspire is looking for a Human Resources Administrator to join our team in Toronto/Ohsweken. 📅 Apply by September 30 at 5 p.m. ET. Learn more and apply through the link in our bio. #NowHiring #HRJobs #Indspire

The magic of National Gathering is almost here for the 14th year in a row. Don't miss your chance to join in on the conversations, connections and opportunities to grown! 📍 Winnipeg, Manitoba 📅 November 18–20, 2026 📍 RBC Convention Centre 🎟️ Secure your seat: Early Bird registration ends October 1! #IndigenousEducation #IndigenousStudentSuccess #Education #Indigenous #FutureEducators

Indspire is proud to continue our fifth-year partnership with @GTboutique to create an exclusive orange shirt and raise awareness for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Featuring a brand-new design by Anishinaabe artist and visual storyteller, Emily Kewageshig from Saugeen First Nation No. 29, the shirt is available now at select Giant Tiger stores and online at gianttiger.com, with 100% of profits raised from the sale of this shirt being donated to Indspire in support of the new Giant Tiger Learning from the Past Bursary, supporting Indigenous post-secondary students pursuing studies in Indigenous Studies and Languages. To learn more, visit bit.ly/45Obcas. Indspire est fier de poursuivre sa cinquième année de partenariat avec Tigre Géant pour concevoir un t-shirt orange exclusif servant à faire connaître la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Doté d’un tout nouveau design d’Emily Kewageshig, artiste et conteuse visuelle Anishnaabe de la Première nation no 29 de Saugeen, le chandail est maintenant offert dans certains magasins Tigre Géant et en ligne à tigregeant.com. La totalité des profits générés par la vente de ce t-shirt sera remise à Indspire pour soutenir la nouvelle bourse Learning from the Past de Tigre Géant, qui vient appuyer les étudiants autochtones qui suivent un programme postsecondaire en études et langues autochtones. Pour en apprendre davantage, visitez bit.ly/4cJ80k5.

💧 Build a career that helps protect the water we all depend on. Applications are open for the Environmental Technician – Water Treatment Operations program at Lambton College, starting September 2026. Eligible First Nations, Inuit and Métis students may receive funding for tuition, books, living expenses and more. Learn more: lambtoncollege.ca/sales-page… #Indspire #IndigenousEducation

Today, on #NationalNonprofitDay, we’re celebrating the people who help bring our mission to life by giving their time and resources to advance reconciliation and Indigenous student success.🧡✨ Meet Janet Haigh from Comox, BC, who, alongside her friend Krista, turned their joint birthday celebration into an opportunity to give back. Instead of gifts, they asked friends and family to donate to Indspire, raising funds to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis students pursuing post-secondary education. For Janet, education is essential to reconciliation. She even shared stories and photos from Indspire scholarship recipients at their celebration to help guests see the impact of their generosity firsthand. Chi-miigwech, Janet and Krista, for celebrating your birthdays by celebrating the dreams and achievements of Indigenous students. 🧡 To learn about fundraising for Indspire, check out the link in our bio for more resources 🔗 #NationalNonprofitDay #IndigenousEducation #IndigenousStudentSuccess #Indspire #GivingBack

📢 Indspire is looking for a Senior Development Officer, Major Gifts to help grow support for Indigenous education and Indigenous student success. 🧡 📍 Toronto/Six Nations | Hybrid 💼 Full-time, permanent 💰 $90,862–$113,577 📅 Apply by Aug. 31 🔗 Apply through the link in our bio. #Indspire #NowHiring #Fundraising #NonprofitJobs

Thinking about applying for an Indspire Building Brighter Futures bursary? Join our FREE virtual webinar to learn about eligibility, application tips, required documents, and take part in a live Q&A with the BBF team. 📅 July 27 ⏰ 2–3:30 p.m. ET 🔗events.teams.microsoft.com/e… #BuildingBrighterFutures #IndigenousEducation #Scholarships

🎨 Applications are now open to exhibit at Indspire's 2026 National Gathering! Showcase your work, connect with attendees from across Canada, and be part of the #NationalGathering. 📅 Apply by July 17 📩 Notifications: Aug. 7 🗓️ Dates: Nov. 19–20 Apply: form.jotform.com/26168400149… #IndigenousArt #Indspire

🏁 We're cheering on one of our own! Indspire's Digital Media Lead, Chyana Marie Sage, and her sister Chayla Rain are racing as Team PBC (Protected by Creator) on Season 12 of #AmazingRaceCanada. Raised in Treaty 6, these Cree & Métis sisters carry forward a legacy that includes their great-grandmother, Thelma Chalifoux—the first Métis woman appointed to the Senate of Canada and a 1994 Indspire Public Service Award recipient. Good luck, Team PBC! 🧡

🎬 Behind the scenes of the 2026 #IndspireAwards vignettes! We’re on set with Law and Justice Laureate Naiomi Metallic, brought to life by the talented teams at Indigenous Geographic and Wabanaki Media. 🎥✨ 📺 Watch the full broadcast: youtu.be/iEhYy9_TN4s?si=Tpf8… #IndigenousExcellence #IndigenousGeographic #WabanakiMedia #IndigenousStorytelling #Indspire #NaiomiMetallic

Huge congratulations to Indspire Award recipient Carey Price on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame! 🏒🧡 From Anahim Lake to the NHL record books, Carey’s legacy of excellence and his commitment to empowering First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth continue to inspire us all. 📸 credit to: hockeydb.com #Indspire #CareyPrice #HHOF2026 #IndigenousExcellence

Still catching up from National Indigenous Peoples Day? ✨ The 2026 Indspire Awards Broadcast is now available on CBC's YouTube channel. Celebrate the inspiring stories and achievements of this year's First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Laureates. 🎥 Watch now. #IndspireAwards #IndigenousExcellence #CBC