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TELUS Friendly Future Foundation launches new $50 million TELUS Student Bursary Fund – the largest bursary fund in Canada

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation announced the launch of Canada’s largest bursary fund: the TELUS Student Bursary, supporting students facing financial barriers impacting their ability to enroll or continue their education. Created through a $25 million endowment gift from TELUS, along with an additional $25 million commitment in fundraising from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, TELUS Student Bursaries are awarded annually to youth between the ages of 17 and 29 who are accepted into, or attending, any undergraduate degree or diploma program at any Canadian college, university or polytechnic institute, enabling youth across the country to access higher education.

Key Points: 
  • “Through the TELUS Student Bursary, we are helping to empower and motivate young people to pursue their dreams, realize their full potential and create a better world,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS.
  • “Building on the $120 million gift from TELUS to inaugurate the Foundation in 2018, TELUS’ additional endowment to create the largest bursary fund in Canada is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to ensuring every young person in Canada is able to realize their dreams of a post-secondary education.
  • Together, with TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, our annual bursary program will enable thousands of youth who might lack the means to attend college, university or a technical vocational school.
  • The TELUS Student Bursary is not just about funding, but about belief in the boundless potential of our youth and the transformative power they hold,” said Ashif Mawji, chair, Board of Directors, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation.

Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary Reaches $150,000 Milestone

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada’s Indigenous Student Bursary reaches $150,000 milestone in its third year providing support for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada’s Indigenous Student Bursary reaches $150,000 milestone in its third year providing support for Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education.
  • Launched in 2021 in partnership with Indspire as part of Wolseley Canada’s recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Indigenous Student Bursary is part of the Building Brighter Futures program.
  • “It is important to Wolseley Canada that we give back to the communities where we work and live,” says Kim Forgues, Vice President of Human Resources at Wolseley Canada.
  • For more information about the Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary or to apply, visit indspirefunding.ca .

Giant Tiger and Indspire Launch its Second-Year Shirt Collaboration to Support Indigenous Post-Secondary Students

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger Stores Limited is proud to announce today the launch of its second-year collaboration with the national Indigenous charity Indspire.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger Stores Limited is proud to announce today the launch of its second-year collaboration with the national Indigenous charity Indspire.
  • "This partnership with Giant Tiger and Patrick Hunter is a tangible sign of reconciliation in action, standing as a testament to the life-changing power of positive collaboration," said Mike DeGagné, President & CEO of Indspire.
  • "We are thrilled to build on the success of our inaugural campaign and continue our partnership with Indspire to provide Canadians with the opportunity to support Indigenous students.
  • As a longstanding partner of Indspire, Giant Tiger actively supports three essential programs, contributing a total of $75,000 annually, in addition to the proceeds from the shirt collaboration.

Lafarge Canada Launches Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program, Empowering Students Across Eastern Canada

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Additionally, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will match the Lafarge awards, resulting in a total scholarship amount of $8,000 annually for two TMU students.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) will match the Lafarge awards, resulting in a total scholarship amount of $8,000 annually for two TMU students.
  • "At Lafarge, our mission is to build progress, and we believe in the power of education as the foundation to drive it," said David Redfern, president and CEO, Lafarge Canada (East).
  • In collaboration with Indspire, Lafarge will also support indigenous students pursuing higher education in various fields.
  • "We appreciate Lafarge Canada for this great initiative," said Gabrielle Blackburn, Director of Development, Faculty of Engineering, Universite de Sherbrooke.

CHAMPIONING BETTER HEALTH FOR ALL: GREENSHIELD'S 2022 SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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TORONTO, July 6, 2023 /CNW/ - GreenShield released its GreenShield Cares' 2022 Social Impact Report today.

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  • TORONTO, July 6, 2023 /CNW/ - GreenShield released its GreenShield Cares' 2022 Social Impact Report today.
  • The report spotlights the latest developments of GreenShield's business and evolving social impact strategy.
  • Our social impact activities reflect how we're improving health care access for all Canadians," says Zahid Salman, President & CEO.
  • All metrics featured in this report are current through December 31, 2022 and represent GreenShield Canada only unless otherwise noted.

SkipTheDishes Launches Indigenous Bursary Program in Partnership with Indspire

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Skip will donate $30,000 in financial awards to support Indigenous youth across Canada

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  • In honour of National Indigenous History Month, Skip will donate $30,000 in financial awards to support Indigenous youth across Canada
    TORONTO, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes, Canada's largest delivery network, is pleased to announce the creation of The SkipTheDishes Bursary for Indigenous Students – a financial award program developed in partnership with national Indigenous organization Indspire, which invests in the education of Indigenous youth across Canada.
  • The SkipTheDishes Bursary for Indigenous Students recipients will be selected and awarded by Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program, which is open to Indigenous students across Canada.
  • "Through this program with Indspire, we hope to open more doors and create greater opportunities for Indigenous youth across Canada, while contributing to the empowerment of Indigenous communities."
  • The call for applications for The SkipTheDishes Bursary for Indigenous Students is open until August 1, 2023.

Robert Half Recognized as One of Canada's Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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TORONTO, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half is proud to be named one of Canada's Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back by Great Place to Work™, the global authority on workplace culture.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half is proud to be named one of Canada's Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back by Great Place to Work™, the global authority on workplace culture.
  • "Giving back is a key component of our culture", said David King, Senior Managing Director, Robert Half, Canada and South America.
  • Robert Half is also committed to supporting several national charitable organizations such as the United Way, Canadian Red Cross, Enactus, Indspire, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ronald McDonald House, and Food Banks Canada.
  • In addition to being recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back, Robert Half was also named one of Canada's Best Workplaces in April 2023.

30th Anniversary of Indspire Awards celebrates three decades of Indigenous achievement

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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This year’s event will not only honour twelve exceptional Indigenous achievers, but will also commemorate 30 years of Indigenous excellence, welcoming past Indspire Laureates to a generation-spanning event along with the 2023 Awards recipients.

Key Points: 
  • This year’s event will not only honour twelve exceptional Indigenous achievers, but will also commemorate 30 years of Indigenous excellence, welcoming past Indspire Laureates to a generation-spanning event along with the 2023 Awards recipients.
  • The 2023 Indspire Awards will be celebrated during a star-studded gala on May 11, 2023, at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, AB.
  • “The 2023 Indspire Awards will be a multilayered celebration, one which honours the 2023 Indspire Laureates as well as the hundreds of Laureates who have received accolades in the three decades since the Awards’ inception,” said Mike DeGagné, President & CEO of Indspire.
  • The 2023 Indspire Awards will be broadcast nationwide in June on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, the CBC Listen app and APTN.

Rideau Hall Foundation announces National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE)

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced membership to the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE).

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) announced membership to the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education (NACITE).
  • The Rideau Hall Foundation's goal is to meaningfully contribute to transforming education across Canada by supporting Indigenous-led teacher education pathways and strategies.
  • Transforming education across Canada is possible through supporting new and existing Indigenous-led teacher education pathways and increasing the number of Indigenous K-12 teachers.
  • The members of this advisory committee bring expertise and insight into Indigenous education and will ensure Indigenous peoples and perspectives guide this work."

Giant Tiger Supports Communities in a Million Different Ways

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger is committed to making a difference in the communities it calls home every day.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger is committed to making a difference in the communities it calls home every day.
  • Giant Tiger is proud of its charitable involvement for 2022 and actively does its part to champion causes close to the hearts of the 264 communities it serves through the Giant Tiger Charitable Giving Fund, sponsorships and campaigns, store-led initiatives, and donations.
  • Some of the ways Giant Tiger gives back includes:
    The Giant Tiger Charitable Giving Fund , which provides organizations with financial support to assist with running programs that aim to feed families, promote physical and mental health or empower youth.
  • Giant Tiger also gives back with in-kind product donations to local and national organizations that are making a difference.