Scholarships

BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship

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The FNPSS and the LGMA have a long-standing partnership to collaborate on training and professional development to strengthen and enhance the professional capacity of our respective members so that they may better serve their communities.

The scholarship is open to Indigenous applicants working in a non-elected role in any BC First Nation government or First Nation organization that supports governance and/or professional capacity development which contributes to the improved programming, services, or governance of a First Nation community, excluding applicants working for for-profit organizations.

2022 REcipient

We would like to congratulate the 2022 recipient of the BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship. Daisy Elliott is from Snuneymuxw First Nation, and pursuing a Master of Community Planning from Vancouver Island University.

2022 BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship Recepient (Instagram Post (Square))

Consider donating to the endowment fund. Your donation will help to ensure that Indigenous government professionals have access to the training and professional development they need to make a difference in their communities.

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Today, September 30th, 2023, we recognize the 3rd Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is to reflect on the trauma inflicted by Residential Schools, honour the survivors, and grieve the children who never returned to our communities. Our offices will be closed on Monday, and we will reopen on Tuesday, October 3rd.

For those who need support, the IRSSS has a 24-hour crisis line available: 1-866-925-4419
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Today, September 30th, 2023, we recognize the 3rd Annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is to reflect on the trauma inflicted by Residential Schools, honour the survivors, and grieve the children who never returned to our communities. Our offices will be closed on Monday, and we will reopen on Tuesday, October 3rd.

For those who need support, the IRSSS has a 24-hour crisis line available: 1-866-925-4419

Applications are now open for the 2023 First Nations Well Being Fund!
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2023, 11:59pm (PST).
The First Nations Well Being Fund has been developed and is being implemented by FNPSS in order to support First Nations in their efforts to promote well-being, increase quality of life for all community members and reduce poverty at the community and Nation level.
There are two streams of project funding available: Stream 1: Community Projects and Stream 2: Planning Projects.
For additional details on each funding stream and eligibility, and to apply: ow.ly/rJQG50PO26M
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Applications are now open for the 2023 First Nations Well Being Fund!
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2023, 11:59pm (PST). 
The First Nations Well Being Fund has been developed and is being implemented by FNPSS in order to support First Nations in their efforts to promote well-being, increase quality of life for all community members and reduce poverty at the community and Nation level.  
There are two streams of project funding available: Stream 1: Community Projects and Stream 2: Planning Projects.  
For additional details on each funding stream and eligibility, and to apply: https://ow.ly/rJQG50PO26M

Register now for the 2023 FNPSS Conference – Taking Root!

We invite leadership, administrators, and senior managers from all BC First Nations, delegates from First Nations governance and service organizations, and government and other partners to join us for a thought-provoking two days that will explore how First Nations governance administrations are "Taking Root."

To support BC First Nations public service, FNPSS offers paid registration, travel, and accommodation for two delegates per BC First Nation.

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Register now for the 2023 FNPSS  Conference – Taking Root!
 
We invite leadership, administrators, and senior managers from all BC First Nations, delegates from First Nations governance and service organizations, and government and other partners to join us for a thought-provoking two days that will explore how First Nations governance administrations are Taking Root.  
 
To support BC First Nations public service, FNPSS offers paid registration, travel, and accommodation for two delegates per BC First Nation.
 
http://ow.ly/gIaf50Ox90u

Applications are now open for the BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship!

The scholarship supports Indigenous professionals in BC First Nation governments to access training for Administration or management of public services. Each scholarship is valid for up to two years in the amount of up to $1,500 and will be provided to the successful candidate(s) specified post-secondary institution upon proof of registration.

To learn more regarding eligibility and upcoming deadlines: ow.ly/C53c50PqOKP
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Applications are now open for the BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship! 

The scholarship supports Indigenous professionals in BC First Nation governments to access training for Administration or management of public services. Each scholarship is valid for up to two years in the amount of up to $1,500 and will be provided to the successful candidate(s) specified post-secondary institution upon proof of registration. 

To learn more regarding eligibility and upcoming deadlines: https://ow.ly/C53c50PqOKP
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