The Michener Award
The Michener Award celebrates and honours outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. Established in 1971 by the late Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974, it is Canada’s premier journalism award. Since its inception, a rich variety of news organizations have had their […]
Canadian Innovation Week
Program Details Canadian Innovation Week focuses on how we make our communities and our world a better place and inspire the next generation of innovators. Organizations and individuals from coast to coast to coast come together every year to share stories of inspiring Canadian innovators and innovations that are changing the world one idea at […]
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
Program Details The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program is centred around leadership development and community engagement achieved through educational exchange and real-world experience. This prestigious program is helping to form students and researchers into global citizens. They join a global community of Queen Elizabeth Scholars to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on meaningful initiatives. […]
Catapult Canada
About Catapult The Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada initiative strengthens access to learning for young people across the country. The program supports youth-serving organizations that help young people pursue education, develop new skills and explore early career pathways. Catapult’s vision is for every young person in Canada to achieve their learning goals and participate fully […]
ITEP Stories
Stories from Indigenous Teacher Education Programs The RHF has collaborated with Canadian Geographic and engaged with Indigenous language speakers and educators from across Canada to share stories of the past, present and future of the Teacher Education Programs (TEPs), their communities and the resounding impact of their contributions to Indigenous teacher education. Using StoryMaps and […]
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Indigenous Teacher Education Initiative
About the Indigenous Teacher Education (ITE) Initiative The Rideau Hall Foundation’s Indigenous Teacher Education (ITE) initiative is a national, long-term effort to ensure every Indigenous student in Canada can learn from teachers who share their cultural identity, language, and worldview. Learning from their own people within the context of their communities, histories, and knowledge systems, […]