U of A receiving $5 million to bolster programs for Indigenous youth – 89.3 The Raven
Sep 10, 2025
The University of Alberta is one of 30 organizations sharing in a targeted $235-million donation by the Mastercard Foundation to support the exceptional contributions of organizations that are elevating Indigenous youth leadership and transforming post-secondary education with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.
“This investment by Mastercard Foundation will advance the University of Alberta’s commitment to Indigenous-led initiatives related to teaching, learning, research, community engagement, and building capacity in Indigenous leadership,” said Bill Flanagan, University of Alberta president and vice-chancellor.
“This gift supports the journey of reconciliation and the need to build a strong path forward together where First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, researchers and communities thrive and succeed.”
