$5-million gift recognizes McMaster’s long-standing leadership in Indigenous education – McMaster
September 9, 2025
In recognition of McMaster’s long-standing leadership in Indigenous education, the Mastercard Foundation has made a remarkable $5-million gift to elevate innovation in academic programs, supports and services for Indigenous students at McMaster.
The gift, created to honour the 10-year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Final Report and 94 Calls to Action, is part of a $235-million strategic investment by the Mastercard Foundation to recognize the outstanding impact of 30 organizations across Canada that are advancing education for Indigenous young people.
The investment builds on the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, which works with partners across Canada to create pathways to post-secondary education for 100,000 Indigenous youth and help them transition into careers by 2030. McMaster is one of only two universities in Ontario to be recognized with this funding.
