Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers

Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers is dedicated to engaging and supporting First Nations youth in Quebec to enhance their well-being, individual and collective development, and fulfillment. The foundation aims to tackle urgent social challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, limited access to quality education, and health issues, which can lead to more dire realities like violence and substance abuse. By raising funds and launching impactful initiatives, the foundation strives to break the cycle of poverty and social exclusion.

The foundation creates positive life experiences for youth through tailored programs. Recognizing the complex social issues facing First Nations communities, Nouveaux Sentiers channels its resources into projects that provide hope, inspiration, and tangible opportunities for young people to thrive and return to their communities empowered to make a difference.

The foundation's camps offer unforgettable experiences designed to boost self-esteem, dream-building abilities, and engagement among First Nations youth. Participants return to their communities stronger, more courageous, and better equipped to realize their potential and contribute to their communities.

The "Deviens" initiative encourages academic persistence and professional orientation. It provides students with tools, exploratory internships, and networking opportunities to help them discover and grow their interests, knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem.

Niska supports sports and healthy living by motivating young people to adopt regular physical activity and healthy habits, fostering pride, a sense of accomplishment, and overall well-being through culturally meaningful projects.

To address the many obstacles to achieving a diploma, the foundation—supported by partners like Fondation Desjardins—offers scholarships to motivate and enable youth to pursue their studies and achieve academic milestones.

The Lab focuses on developing innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by First Nations youth. Through creativity, adaptability, and stability, it seeks new ways to drive positive change and support young people's aspirations.

Each year, Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers publishes an annual report showcasing its actions, projects, and the impact achieved across the province. The foundation's governance is continuously evolving to effectively serve First Nations youth and ensure transparency and accountability to its stakeholders and donors.

Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers invites support from volunteers, donors, and partners to further its mission. Whether by contributing time, resources, or expertise, every gesture helps empower the next generation of First Nations leaders.