Indigenous Youth Empowerment Celebrated at Business Council of Manitoba Event – ICC
On the evening of Wednesday, November 20, the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg hosted the Indigenous Education Award Celebration and Job Fair organized by the Business Council of Manitoba. The event featured speeches from Premier Wab Kinew, and Minister of Advanced Education, Renee Cable, marking a significant occasion for Indigenous students in Manitoba.
The evening highlighted the province’s ongoing efforts to support Indigenous youth, focusing on increased funding for scholarships, bursaries, and employment opportunities.
Expanded Funding Creates New Educational Opportunities
One of the key announcements at the event was the Manitoba government’s decision to increase funding for the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative by $500,000. This additional funding will allow the Business Council of Manitoba to double the number of awards and bursaries it provides to Indigenous students.
