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FIRST CITIZENS' FUND
b. The Elders Transportation Program - to provide partial funding to Elders to offset travel costs related to the Annual Elders Gathering. c. The Friendship Centre Program - to assist Friendship Centres to offset the salary, benefits and related program costs of Program Directors who deliver a range of social, recreational and cultural programming to Aboriginal people living in urban areas. Elders Transportation Program: The Elders Transportation Program - to provide partial funding to Elders to offset travel costs related to the Annual Elders Gathering. Applications are reviewed for funding based on factors including: distance away from the event, overall travel costs, regional representation and a complete application. Individual Elders are encouraged to apply, include a letter of support from a recognized Aboriginal organization to affirm financial support is required to enable travel the Annual Elders Gathering. Visit the BCAAFC website for the application forms, which are accepted from January to June annually. We also include other potential fundraising links and up to date information on the Annual Elders Gathering. Student Bursary Program:
Students approved for funding, are eligible to send their transcript midway through the academic year to receive half of the bursary if they’ve maintained a C+ average.
The Friendship Centre Program of the First Citizens Fund assists Aboriginal Friendship Centres in BC. It offsets the employment costs of Program Directors who provide culturally responsive services for Aboriginal people living in urban areas. Program directors provide a range of cultural, social and recreational programming that strengthens Aboriginal families and communities, and empowers individuals to reach their goals. For information on BCAAFC First Citizens Fund programs please click on the corresponding link below : For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Gagnon), First Citizens Fund Program Administrator |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 April 2008 ) |