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CBC
29-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Matawa Education appeals to Ottawa to fund program to revitalize Indigenous languages across northern Ontario
Social Sharing Two officials at Matawa Education and Care Centre in Thunder Bay are calling for stable funding to help them keep Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree languages alive across northern Ontario. The call comes even as the centre welcomes a $500,000 grant in support of its Matawa Waka Tere program. Over the last several years, the centre has been teaching Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree programs across nine Matawa First Nations. Emily Shandruk, special projects officer at the centre, said that with federal funding ending, the programs faced imminent closure. She said the $500,000 grant from the Rideau Hall Foundation's Indigenous Teacher Education Initiative is a lifeline, but more money is needed. "While this is a meaningful step, it doesn't mean … full program delivery," Shandruk said on Superior Morning. "So we are still actively seeking sustainable, long-term, core funding to bring language classes back to our communities and support this ongoing community-based instruction." The Rideau Hall Foundation's funds will be disbursed over two years. The foundation said the Matawa Waka Tere program and 11 other projects were selected for their community-led design, strong educational partnerships and direct commitment to increasing the number of Indigenous educators. "All 12 recipients are creating or expanding teacher education programs that are anchored in Indigenous languages, knowledge systems and cultural values — while also removing systemic barriers to access and retention," the foundation said on its website. According to Shandruk, the languages program, which is 100 per cent Indigenous-led, was created by Matawa for Matawa. It also has the support and approval of all nine Matawa chiefs. We'll continue to hold the federal government accountable. - Emily Shandruk, special projects officer, Matawa Education Shandruk said the organization continues to appeal to Ottawa for funding, noting that languages fall under the purview of the federal government. "A promise was made through the Indigenous Languages Act … it's a government responsibility to provide adequate and sustainable funding to reclaim, revitalize and preserve Indigenous languages," she said. "The Indigenous Languages Act was created with the understanding that Indigenous communities are the ones best equipped to lead their own revitalization efforts. "So while we wait to learn about maybe future federal government support … we are still looking for other private grant foundation opportunities … but we'll continue to hold the federal government accountable," added Shandruk. A spokesperson for Steven Guilbeault, minister of Canadian identity and culture and minister responsible for official languages, told CBC Thunder Bay that the government "remains committed to advancing this important work" as part of a greater path of reconciliation. "We, alongside our Indigenous partners, will revitalize and strengthen Indigenous languages by supporting community-driven projects that restore, protect and promote this important part of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures and histories," Hermine Landry wrote in an email. The Department of Canadian Heritage said it worked with Indigenous partners in 2023-24 to provide greater Indigenous control over funding and long-term agreements, to be more responsive to the unique needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, who are best positioned to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their languages. The Canadian government has provided investments of over $1 billion from 2019-2020 to 2028-2029, and $162.3 million in ongoing funding to help Indigenous communities and organizations with language revitalization projects under the Indigenous Languages Act, the department said in a statement to CBC News. 'We need lasting investments' Georgette O'Nabigon, Matawa's education executive director, said they will take their appeal for funding to the Indigenous Language Summit in Ottawa set for Aug. 11 to 14. "We're hoping to network, explore new funding opportunities and, most importantly, ensure that real action follows, O'Nabigon said. "It's not enough to just talk about revitalizing languages — we need lasting investments and policy changes that support Indigenous-led models like ours." O'Nabigon said the Matawa Waka Tere program received a one-time federal grant about four years ago, and that funding made it possible to deliver language classes reaching both youth and adult learners. The federal funding ended on March 31, something O'Nabigon said reduced the centre's ability to offer language instruction. "The risk here is not just financial — it's cultural. The loss of funding directly affects our ability to continue this essential work of reclaiming and teaching our languages."
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Media advisory - Governor General to celebrate excellence in public service journalism during Michener Awards ceremony
OTTAWA, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the 2024 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The awards include the Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism; the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism; the 2025 Michener-L. Richard O'Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Education; the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism; and the inaugural Norman Webster Fellowships. Michener Awards ceremony Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025Time: 6:00 Rideau Hall Ballroom About the Michener Awards For more than 50 years, the Michener Awards have honoured outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. The Michener Awards and Fellowships are administered by the Michener Awards Foundation in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation. Learn more about the Michener Awards Notes for media: To guarantee access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@ Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 5:45 p.m. on the day of the ceremony. Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request. Related links: Michener Awards Foundation announces finalists for the 2024 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism Michener Awards Foundation announces its 2025 fellowships winners Honouring a Canadian journalist whose career exemplifies excellence Two local newsrooms take home first Norman Webster Fellowships Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Media advisory - Governor General to celebrate excellence in public service journalism during Michener Awards ceremony
OTTAWA, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the 2024 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The awards include the Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism; the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism; the 2025 Michener-L. Richard O'Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Education; the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism; and the inaugural Norman Webster Fellowships. Michener Awards ceremony Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom About the Michener Awards For more than 50 years, the Michener Awards have honoured outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. The Michener Awards and Fellowships are administered by the Michener Awards Foundation in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation. Notes for media: To guarantee access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at [email protected]. Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 5:45 p.m. on the day of the ceremony. Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request.
Cision Canada
28-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Increased support for young innovators and entrepreneurs: Rideau Hall Foundation and DMZ announce new initiative to drive youth-led innovation Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation and DMZ announced that they plan to launch a joint initiative to help support young Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs realize their ambitions. Through DMZ Ventures ' investment fund, DMZ intends to invest up to $100,000 annually over the next three years to help youth innovators from the Rideau Hall Foundation's Ingenious+ program. Building on the momentum of the Ingenious+ program—a national youth innovation challenge for Canadians aged 14 to 18—this partnership intends to provide select alumni not only with capital, but with the resources, mentorship and support through DMZ's world-leading startup programming to scale their innovations. "This new partnership will help to deepen the support we can offer our Ingenious+ winners at every stage of their innovation journey," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation. "We are very grateful to DMZ for seeing the value in investing in the potential of young Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs. Their bold ideas will help shape the way for a more hopeful and prosperous country for all." Since its launch, over 300 young people from across the country have become Ingenious+ national and regional winners. That amounts to over $800,000 invested in helping them to grow their innovations and develop as innovators and entrepreneurs. "Through Ingenious+, the Rideau Hall Foundation has built something truly powerful, giving young minds a national platform to shine. We're honoured to take their impact one step further," said Abdullah Snobar, Executive Director of DMZ and CEO of DMZ Ventures. "DMZ was founded on the belief that young entrepreneurs have the potential to drive real change and that belief remains at the heart of what we do. The best ideas come early and they deserve meaningful backing to thrive. This partnership is about more than just funding, it's a shared commitment to fueling youth-led innovation across Canada." From mentorship and hands-on coaching services, to curated learning experiences, DMZ intends to help Ingenious+ alumni transition their early-stage innovations to the next level, from concept to commercialization. More information on this new Ingenious+ component will be available in the coming months. For more on this year's Ingenious+ winners, check out the announcement here: About the Rideau Hall Foundation The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is a nonpartisan national charitable organization that brings together ideas, people and resources to celebrate what is best about Canada while working with partners to meaningfully improve lives and foster the conditions for more Canadians to succeed and thrive. Learn more at About DMZ DMZ is a tech incubator and startup ecosystem that fuels entrepreneurship in Canada and beyond. Through its award-winning programs, DMZ empowers founders to scale high-impact ventures, helps students develop entrepreneurial mindsets and equips professionals to thrive in today's fast-moving economy. By offering tailored support, world-class resources and expansive networks, DMZ nurtures bold ideas, drives business growth and creates global economic impact. To date, DMZ has supported 2400+ startups in raising $2.94 billion in capital and has created over 25,000 jobs. Headquartered in Toronto, DMZ operates a global network of hubs spanning 15+ countries, enabling entrepreneurs to access diverse markets, collaborate internationally and drive global innovation. About DMZ Ventures DMZ Ventures is the for-profit investment arm of Toronto Metropolitan University. From day one, DMZ Ventures supports startup founders by helping them build foundations, forge connections and fuel growth. DMZ Ventures' main areas of focus include: startup equity management for DMZ's portfolio companies, the oversight of Zone Startups Network and enabling Canada's startup investment landscape through DMZ's Angel Investor Program. SOURCE Rideau Hall Foundation
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Increased support for young innovators and entrepreneurs: Rideau Hall Foundation and DMZ announce new initiative to drive youth-led innovation
OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation and DMZ announced that they plan to launch a joint initiative to help support young Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs realize their ambitions. Through DMZ Ventures' investment fund, DMZ intends to invest up to $100,000 annually over the next three years to help youth innovators from the Rideau Hall Foundation's Ingenious+ program. Building on the momentum of the Ingenious+ program—a national youth innovation challenge for Canadians aged 14 to 18—this partnership intends to provide select alumni not only with capital, but with the resources, mentorship and support through DMZ's world-leading startup programming to scale their innovations. "This new partnership will help to deepen the support we can offer our Ingenious+ winners at every stage of their innovation journey," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation. "We are very grateful to DMZ for seeing the value in investing in the potential of young Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs. Their bold ideas will help shape the way for a more hopeful and prosperous country for all." Since its launch, over 300 young people from across the country have become Ingenious+ national and regional winners. That amounts to over $800,000 invested in helping them to grow their innovations and develop as innovators and entrepreneurs. "Through Ingenious+, the Rideau Hall Foundation has built something truly powerful, giving young minds a national platform to shine. We're honoured to take their impact one step further," said Abdullah Snobar, Executive Director of DMZ and CEO of DMZ Ventures. "DMZ was founded on the belief that young entrepreneurs have the potential to drive real change and that belief remains at the heart of what we do. The best ideas come early and they deserve meaningful backing to thrive. This partnership is about more than just funding, it's a shared commitment to fueling youth-led innovation across Canada." From mentorship and hands-on coaching services, to curated learning experiences, DMZ intends to help Ingenious+ alumni transition their early-stage innovations to the next level, from concept to commercialization. More information on this new Ingenious+ component will be available in the coming months. For more on this year's Ingenious+ winners, check out the announcement here: About the Rideau Hall Foundation The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is a nonpartisan national charitable organization that brings together ideas, people and resources to celebrate what is best about Canada while working with partners to meaningfully improve lives and foster the conditions for more Canadians to succeed and thrive. Learn more at About DMZ DMZ is a tech incubator and startup ecosystem that fuels entrepreneurship in Canada and beyond. Through its award-winning programs, DMZ empowers founders to scale high-impact ventures, helps students develop entrepreneurial mindsets and equips professionals to thrive in today's fast-moving economy. By offering tailored support, world-class resources and expansive networks, DMZ nurtures bold ideas, drives business growth and creates global economic impact. To date, DMZ has supported 2400+ startups in raising $2.94 billion in capital and has created over 25,000 jobs. Headquartered in Toronto, DMZ operates a global network of hubs spanning 15+ countries, enabling entrepreneurs to access diverse markets, collaborate internationally and drive global innovation. About DMZ Ventures DMZ Ventures is the for-profit investment arm of Toronto Metropolitan University. From day one, DMZ Ventures supports startup founders by helping them build foundations, forge connections and fuel growth. DMZ Ventures' main areas of focus include: startup equity management for DMZ's portfolio companies, the oversight of Zone Startups Network and enabling Canada's startup investment landscape through DMZ's Angel Investor Program. SOURCE Rideau Hall Foundation View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
