Kenjgewin Teg has received a $10 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation.
Officials say it’s the first donation to Kenjgewin Teg’s new (Waawaaskonenh) Foundation, which will officially launch in November.”
Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada Programs at the Mastercard Foundation says the investment is part of a national $235 million commitment to advance Indigenous innovation in post-secondary education.
She adds the announcement comes during the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, which recognized education as the critical path forward for reconciliation.
Kenjgewin Teg is one of 30 Indigenous-led and partner organizations across Canada receiving this one-time investment.
Kenjgewin Teg president, Dr. Beverley Roy, says with the support of this donation, the Foundation will begin its journey to strengthen the funding stability of Kenjgewin Teg and its education model rooted in Anishinaabe knowledge, language, and culture.
Kenjgewin Teg staff, students, alumni, board members, and special guests gathered in front of the main campus in M’Chigeeng to celebrate the announcement of a $10 million founding gift from the Mastercard Foundation to The Waawaaskonenh Foundation.
