June 20, 2020
B.C. boosts Indigenous student funding by $6.15 million
Author: Jeremy Hainsworth
B.C.’s government has announced $6.15 million in funding support for Indigenous students in the province’s post-secondary schools.
"We are committed to ensuring Indigenous learners have greater access to post-secondary education and training, and cultural supports to succeed in their educational goals,” Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark said June 20.
Mark said the funding is part of the government’s work in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Ca