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This Special Report considers the recent and relevant academic and other publicly available literature, including policy documents and program reports representing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives on the theory and practice of land-based programming. A review of this literature finds an extensive record of the benefits of land-based programming for Indigenous peoples’ mental and physical health and positive learning outcomes for students of Western place-based education models. Not surprisingly, then, the number of land-based programs has increased dramatically over the past ten years. The specific themes that emerged from this research revolve around, 1) Indigenous Self-Determination, 2) Health and Well-Being, 3) Environmental Stewardship, 4) Reconciliation and Climate Justice, and 5) Evaluation Methodologies. Each of these is elaborated upon in the report, which land-based program providers, funding agencies, and policymakers will find useful for several purposes – namely, for understanding and explaining theory and practice but also demonstrated value and benefits of Indigenous land-based programming.

Webinar with presentations from several Indigenous-led organizations

The Capacity Building Grant stream supports grassroots Indigenous charities, programs, communities, and initiatives (artists and makers) with the potential for significant impact. This grant stream commits to multi-year relationships which increase the capacity, networks, programs, and profile of the partners selected.

Thanks to the Secrétariat à la jeunesse, the Local Youth Actions Funding (LYAF) is a $150,000 grant available to the 14 communities of Nunavik and Chisasibi to encourage youth to start local initiatives for their fellow youth. The LYAF supports and promotes projects targeting youth aged 15 to 35 that transfer Inuit culture, build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, enhance everyday life or share information and educational opportunities.

Each year, the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) channels funds to caribou-range community-based projects that ideally target school-age youth. This give kids a chance to gain new knowledge, learning from seasoned hunters, trappers and elders. The BQCMB community caribou program, started in 2007, has shifted its focus from hunting caribou to providing general “on the land” experiences. In recent years, the BQCMB has granted program funding to schools in Lutsel K’e, NWT; Black Lake, SK; Fond du Lac, SK; Hatchet Lake, SK; Tadoule Lake, MB; and Lac Brochet, MB, and Arviat, NU among others.

In support of the The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) 2023-2032 Caribou Management Plan, the board has produced an activity book for youth in grades 3-5. This 28 page kit answers many caribou-related questions, covers topics such as cultural importance of caribou and caribou adaptations, and contains numerous activities for students to enjoy. Download a copy here or order printed copies for your classroom by sending an email to info@arctic-caribou.com

The annual intake and approval process will open each calendar year in May and close, the earlier of December or when the annual funding available has been exhausted.

See also education grants: https://newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-funding/first-nation-funding-grants/education-k-12-grants/