Sense the Way
Rethinking accessibility through touch, independence, and inclusive design For Miyo Macario, the inspiration behind Sense the Way began close to home. Watching family members lose their sight due to diabetic retinopathy changed how Miyo understood accessibility and navigation. Hallways and rooms that had once felt familiar suddenly became difficult and intimidating to navigate safely and […]
Strengthening Wellness and Learning for Indigenous Youth
Across Yukon and Northern British Columbia, many Indigenous youth are seeking ways to reconnect with learning, culture, and community after years of disconnection from school and work. The Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council (YAWC) is responding with the Indigenous Youth Wellness and Learning Initiative, supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant. The project offers a holistic, culturally […]
Expanding Opportunity for Indigenous Youth Across Rural BC
The Fireweed Institute is creating new pathways for Indigenous youth to access education, skills training, and entrepreneurship through a mobile, community-based Maker Space. Supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, the project will travel across rural and remote First Nations in British Columbia, providing hands-on learning opportunities that empower youth to explore creativity, […]
Creating Pathways for Black Youth in STEAM
In British Columbia, Ethos Lab Educational Society is redefining what innovation looks like by ensuring that Black youth are not only participants but leaders in the fields shaping our future. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada initiative, the Galaxy Project is building a scalable model of culturally grounded STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]
Weaving New Futures for Refugee and Newcomer Youth
In Metro Vancouver, refugee and newcomer youth face more than just the challenge of adapting to a new country. Many are navigating trauma, language barriers, and uncertainty about their future, while trying to find belonging in unfamiliar school systems. With support from the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada grant, MOSAIC is expanding Woven Futures, a […]
Chénchenstway in Action
When the members of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) voted in 2022 to reclaim jurisdiction over their education system, it marked a bold return to self-determination. Now, the Nation is taking a vital next step: investing in the success and retention of 20 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh teachers by developing a suite of cultural education resources rooted in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh […]
Bringing Teacher Education Home
As NITEP celebrates 50 years of Indigenous teacher education at the University of British Columbia, the program is marking this milestone with a bold new chapter: the launch of a Field Centre in Lax Kw’alaams—one of the most ambitious community-based expansions of NITEP to date. This new centre will deliver UBC’s full Bachelor of Education […]
Warren Chen
Naturacell: A Novel Biodegradable Cellulosic-Based Battery Cell
Association Of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia
The YAP umbrella provides a total of 43 programs for preteens, high school youth, newcomer (permanent residents and refugees) youth and young adults. Throughout the week, we will provide a variety of activities that focuses on three main pillars: 1) Leadership and pre-employment development, 2) Mental health and wellbeing support, and 3) Gender equality support […]
Dze l k’ant Friendship Centre Society
For Dze l k’ant, Indigenous teachings are the backbone of the program. This Friendship Centre will invest funds in community to provide various levels of education (i.e. First Aid Certificate, PSE Credentials, Job Opportunities). Amount Awarded: $300,000