Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning

Thank you for your interest in the Changemakers Initiative:  Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning. We have reviewed all of the 266 entries received. 

Ashoka Canada, The Counselling Foundation of Canada, The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, and partners* have announced the award-winning ideas and projects that take the top honours in the Changemakers Initiative: Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning. We hope you will join us in congratulating the winners:

1. Aboriginal ECERS (British Columbia)
2. Aboriginal eMentoring BC (British Columbia)
3. Aboriginal High School Mentorship Program (Ontario)
4. Aboriginal Student Links (Ontario)
5. Actua in the North (Ontario)
6. ArtsCan Circle (Ontario)
7. A Tap on the Shoulder (Manitoba)
8. Ateliers de Formation du Wapikoni Mobile (Quebec)
9. Balancing Strategies: Self-Directed Life and Career Exploration for Indigenous Students (British Columbia)
10. Cleq'melt: Groups for Aboriginal Children and Youth in Schools and Community (British Columbia)
11. Dechinta Bush University, Denendeh (NWT)  (Northwest Territories)
12. Dialogue & Accompagnement d'Adolescents Autochtones par l'Art (Quebec)
13. DreamCatcher Mentoring: E-Mentoring for Northern High School Students  (Yukon Territory)
14. Elephant Thoughts First Nations and Inuit Education (Ontario)
15. Exchanges Unite Us - Intercultural Exchanges in NWT (Northwest Territories)
16. First Nations Studies Expo (British Columbia)
17. Imagination Library - Free Books for Preschoolers (Manitoba)
18. Increasing Aboriginal Economic Inclusion through the Use of E-Learning Technology in the Aboriginal Community (Alberta)
19. Indigenous Women in Community Leadership (IWCL) program (Nova Scotia)
20. Just Move It (Ontario)
21. Making Dreams A Reality (Alberta)
22. Mi'kmaq Music, Songs, and Stories for Babies (Nova Scotia)
23. Nunatsiavut Government Sponsored Bachelor of Social Work Program (Newfoundland and Labrador)
24. Ojibway Language Books for Children (Ontario)
25. Porteurs de rêves et boîte d'outils pour un enseignement des arts visuels autochtones à l'école secondaire (Quebec)
26. Revolution: Girl-Style (Ontario)
27. Skins Workshops on Aboriginal Storytelling and Video Game Design (Quebec)
28. TASK (Trade Awareness, Skills & Knowledge) (British Columbia) 
29. To Learn: Sharing, Wisdom, Strength, and Unity (Ontario)
30. Urban Butterflies (British Columbia)

Thank you again for your commitment to First Nations, Métis and Inuit learning. 

Email fnmi-learning@ashoka.org for more information or

visit www.changemakers.com/fnmi-learning to see entries!

Changemakers Canada Team