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Future Wabanaki
Experiential learning support for Indigenous students
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened September 12, 2023
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Funding support is available to remove barriers for Indigenous university students and employers participating in experiential learning. The program supports placements, internships, co-op terms, practicum experiences, applied research, and other work-integrated or co-curricular learning opportunities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Work-integrated learning placements, including internships, co-op, and practicum experiences.
- Course-based experiential learning, including service learning and project-based learning.
- Applied research, community-based research, and field experiences.
- Co-curricular experiential activities such as events, competitions, and conferences.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous university students.
- Employers based in New Brunswick.
- Universities and post-secondary partners involved in experiential learning.
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidies.
- Childcare support.
- Travel costs and moving expenses.
- Living accommodations.
- Equipment and training.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the program lead at your university
- Reach out to the Future Wabanaki contact at your institution.
- Use the university-specific coordinator to begin the process.
- Step 2: Confirm participation details
- Discuss the opportunity as a student or employer.
- Review the support available for the placement or experience.
- Step 3: Proceed with local coordination
- Follow the instructions provided by your university contact.
- Complete any next steps requested by the program lead.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Future Wabanaki Program
What is the Future Wabanaki?
Funding support is available to remove barriers for Indigenous university students and employers participating in experiential learning. The program supports placements, internships, co-op terms, practicum experiences, applied research, and other work-integrated or co-curricular learning opportunities.
Who is eligible for the Future Wabanaki program?
To be eligible for the Future Wabanaki program, you must:
Indigenous full- or part-time students.
Employers in New Brunswick.
Supervision and mentoring required.
What expenses are eligible under Future Wabanaki?
Work-integrated learning placements, including internships, co-op, and practicum experiences.
Course-based experiential learning, including service learning and project-based learning.
Applied research, community-based research, and field experiences.
Co-curricular experiential activities such as events, competitions, and conferences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Future Wabanaki?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick.
Where is the Future Wabanaki available?
The Future Wabanaki program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Who are the financial supporters of the Future Wabanaki?
Future Wabanaki is funded by Government of New Brunswick