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As an advocate for Métis education, training and research, Rupertsland Institute actively engages with the federal and provincial governments, educational institutions across Alberta and other stakeholders to further RLI’s goals.
Rupertsland Institute Presents First Alumni Gathering
Former recipients of Rupertsland Institute and the Métis Nation of Alberta Labour Market Development program gathered in Edmonton, Alberta during the MNA Annual General Assembly to celebrate their shared accomplishments. Rupertsland Institute also used the event to announce its intentions to create a formal alumni association.
MEF Endowments at Northern Lakes College
Northern Lakes College and the Métis Education Foundation celebrated the creation of a $200,000 Special Purpose Fund for Métis students attending Northern Lakes College. The gift from the Métis Education Foundation along with a contribution from Northern Lakes College will allow the fund to distribute awards and bursaries over a 15 year period to Métis students.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
On September 19, 2014, Rupertsland Institute staff participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as nominated by former staff member Wayne Morin. Together, Rupertsland Institute staff raised over $1097 for ALS Canada and nominated Audrey Poitras, president of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
Rupertsland Institute Releases Study Linking Education Gap to Billions lost to Provincial Economy
Edmonton AB, March 4, 2014 – The Rupertsland Institute (RLI) is proud to release the “Bridging the Aboriginal Education Gap in Alberta” report. Authored by internationally recognized economist and statistician Eric Howe, the study measures the economic impact of the education gap in the lifetime earning potential of Aboriginals people in the province.
Rupertsland Institute To Release Study on Aboriginal Education Gap
Rupertsland Institute Releases Study Linking Aboriginal Education Gap to Billions of Dollars Lost to the Provincial Economy The Rupertsland Institute (RLI) is holding a press conference to announce the release of a study by the Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research (RCMR), and Dr.
Government of Canada Invests in Research on Labour Market Issues
Reprinted from the Government of Canada – Social Sicences and Humanities Research Council site (Ottawa, September 9, 2013) — The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of State for Science and Technology, and Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, today announced investments in research that will help expand our understanding of labour market issues in Canada.
Lethbridge College Métis Education Foundation Announcement
Métis Education Foundation gives $500,000 for student awards at Lethbridge College May 15, 2013 – Lethbridge College announced a $500,000 gift today from the Métis Education Foundation. The gift will be directed to fund Métis Student Awards at Lethbridge College, ensuring over $20,000 to be awarded annually through awards of $3,500 each and will start in the 2013-14 school year.
Dr. Heather Devine – Métis Politics in Alberta
Dr. Heather Devine from the Department of History at the University of Calgary will be giving a hosted talk by the Rupertsland Centre for Métis Research. Please find details below, with attached poster. “The Alberta Dis-Advantage: Métis Politics in Alberta” Date: Monday March 25th, 2013 Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Place: Pembina Hall, Room 2-06, University of Alberta
Rupertsland Institute Completes Alberta Métis Community Engagement Sessions
Rupertsland Institute – Métis Centre of Excellence hosted a series of community engagement sessions across Alberta to gather information on how it can better serve Métis citizens. The sessions, which took place between October and December of 2012 were held in eleven communities, and attracted participation from over 180 community members.
University of Calgary – New scholarships for Métis students
Métis students studying at the University of Calgary can now access $60,000 in new scholarship opportunities annually, thanks to the Métis Education Foundation and their establishment of a $750,000 endowment. The endowment is a testament to the Métis Education Foundation, its affiliate, the Rupertsland Institute, and their parent organization, the Métis Nation of Alberta, for their advocacy and support of Métis students pursuing post-secondary education.