Arctic Inspiration Prize

Call for Adjudicators

2024 ITE – Call for Indigenous Adjudicators The RHF Indigenous Teacher Education Initiative (ITE) launched the 2024 Open Call for applications of Indigenous-led projects that aim to enrich Canada’s learning landscape through efforts that will support Indigenous educators. We are inviting First Nations, Inuit and Métis educators with an invested interest and expertise in Indigenous […]

Research and Learnings

As part of the Indigenous Teacher Education (ITE) Initiative, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) has commissioned research led by Indigenous scholars and organizations to strengthen the evidence base around systemic barriers and opportunities to recruitment, training, and retention of Indigenous teachers in K-12 education. This research supports new and existing teacher education programs by: The […]

Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference

The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference brings together Canada’s emerging leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education and the cultural sector for a unique two-week experience aimed at broadening their perspectives on work, leadership, their communities and their county. Conference members come from different regions, different perspectives and different careers. Learn more: https://www.leadershipcanada.ca/

Ajuinnata: the Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness

Strengthening community-led mental wellness across the Canadian North  The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to announce Ajuinnata: The Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness, a new long-term project created in collaboration with the Right Honourable Mary Simon and inspired by her deep commitment to mental health and wellness.    “Ajuinnata” is an Inuktitut word meaning “never give up” or “persevere,” reflecting the strength, resilience, […]

Restoring 24 Sussex

Grants

The 2026 Indigenous Teacher Education Open Call launches November 2, 2026.  Great teachers have the power to change lives. For First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, having Indigenous educators in their schools can mean seeing their cultures, languages, histories and ways of knowing reflected in their education, and seeing themselves reflected in positions of leadership.  […]

Ingenious+

Ingenious+ gives youth in Canada aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to innovate for good, and to share strategies for improving our world.

Governor General’s Innovation Awards

Program Details The Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA) recognizes Canada’s highest level of achievement in innovation. The purpose of the GGIAs is to inspire Canadians to embrace innovation and to emulate innovative, entrepreneurial risk-takers who have developed new or better ways of creating value and who are having a meaningful impact on our quality of […]

Forum for Young Canadians

Program Details The Forum for Young Canadians brings together young people from across the country to deepen their understanding of Canadian democratic institutions and to grow their commitment to civic engagement. Forum activities include in-person opportunities to learn about Canada’s range of public institutions and the functioning of our parliamentary democracy; a virtual symposium for […]