Mission

Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of them, their families and communities, and Canada. Our north star is that within a generation, every Indigenous student will graduate.

Our vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education and by inspiring achievement. In partnership with Indigenous, private and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects and invests in First Nations, Inuit and Métis people so they will achieve their highest potential.

We serve Indigenous students in rural and remote communities and urban centres across Canada which is why travel is so important to spread awareness of Indspire’s awards, programs and resources. With the goal of closing the gap in Indigenous education, we strive to use travel to connect students with the tools needed to succeed.

Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards

Indspire provides financial support for Indigenous students across Canada to assist them in completing their post-secondary education. Since 1996, Indspire has awarded over $280 million to more than 84,000 students

Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering

High school students learn about a myriad of career and post-secondary education options. Students participate in workshops, learn about financial support, and meet Canada’s top employers.

National Gathering for Indigenous Education

The National Gathering for Indigenous Education is an annual gathering for educators and others who work with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students to improve educational outcomes.

Research Knowledge Nest

The first Indigenous research program of its kind in Canada, Research Nest provides evidence for decision making and identifies how education supports affect labour market outcomes, the socio-economic wellbeing of Indigenous peoples, and community prosperity.

Indspire Awards

Representing the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people, each year Indspire Awards recognize outstanding Indigenous achievers who are a source of inspiration for Indigenous youth. 

Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards

Guiding the Journey recognizes and celebrates outstanding educators for their achievement and innovation in Indigenous education.

The need is greater than we can support

Each year, Indspire can only meet about 30% of the financial need demonstrated by qualified applicants for their education. With your support, we can work to close this gap and ensure that within a generation, every Indigenous student will graduate. Please consider making a gift to Indspire today.