2019 Indigenous Learning Centre Professional Development Scholarship

The Professional Development Scholarships are available to anyone who wishes to take AFOA Canada’s online courses for the Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) Program, Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) Program or Professional Development courses or one CAPA In-Person Session. This Scholarship is intended to offset full registration costs for AFOA Canada courses and help qualified candidates who do not have the financial resources required to;

Pursue the CAFM educational program leading to the CAFM designation;
Pursue the CAPA educational program leading to the CAPA designation;
Pursue the Certified Indigenous Leaders Program (CIL) leading to a CIL designation; or
Enroll in AFOA Canada's CAFM, CAPA or Professional Development courses

Funds have been allocated to the Scholarship Program and the Program has been approved by the Board of Directors.

The 2019/2020 Professional Development Scholarship Program has received funding support from the NIB Trust Fund to address the impacts of the Indian Residential School System and is consistent with the NIB Trust Funds charitable objects.

What kind of Scholarships are available?

ONLINE COURSES – A number of scholarships (one scholarship equated one course) are being awarded and available to recipients who wish to take one (Fall or Winter) or two (Fall and Winter) online courses for the Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) Program, or the Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) Program– scholarship value at $575 each.

CAPA IN-PERSON SESSION - A number of scholarships are being awarded to recipients who WILL enroll in the upcoming National Cohort 10, in Winnipeg, MB. National Cohort 10 comprises of six (6) sessions. The scholarship valued at $7,500 (3 sessions at $1,500 plus $3,000 for travel per session), will be awarded to the first three sessions:

 Session 1 - October 25 - 27, 2019
 Session 2 - November 29 - December 1, 2019
 Session 3 - January 24 - 26, 2020

Certified Indigenous Leaders Program (CIL) In-Person Sessions - Ten (10) scholarships are being awarded to recipients who WILL enroll in the upcoming National Cohort 1, in Ottawa, ON. National Cohort 1 comprises of four (4) sessions. The scholarship valued at $7,500 (3 sessions at $1,500 plus $3,000 for travel per session), will be awarded to the first three sessions:

 Session 1 - October 26 - 27, 2019
 Session 2 - November 30 - December 1, 2019
 Session 3 - January 25 - 26, 2020

Scholarship awards allocated must be used for the program of study and the academic year specified on the application form

Who Can Apply:

Applicants must be First Nations or Métis
Employed in a financial and/or management position and/or attending school as a full-time student.
Reside or work in an Indigenous community/organization.
Preference will be given to applicants to demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Recipients

Recipients of the Indigenous Learning Centre Professional Development Scholarship Program are:


2017/18 Cohort 2	CAPA In-Person Session	On-line Course Scholarship
	Loretta Stager Douglas First Nation British Columbia	Cara Gladue Bigstone Cree First Nation Alberta
		Wanda Laboucan Akisqnuk First Nation British Columbia
		Elaine Moosimin Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. Saskatchewan

2017/18 Cohort 1	CAPA In-Person Session
	Jamie Yuzicappi Whitecap Dakota First Nation Saskatchewan

2016/17	On-line Course Scholarship	On-line Course Scholarship
	Roberta Samson Kanaka Bar Indian Band British Columbia	Julian Jordan Lac La Croix First Nations Ontario

Recipients of the Norman Taylor Aboriginal Financial Management Scholarship Program 2007-2016:
2015/16	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Montreal, QC
	Rebecca Murdoch Trout Lake Northwest Territories	Lisa Scott Cowichan Bay British Columbia
	Channing Ward Enoch Cree Nation Alberta	Ashley Waring Sarnia, Ontario

2014/15	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Winnipeg, MB
	Teresa Peters Seabird Island Band British Columbia	Sherri Running Rabbit Siksika Nation Alberta
	Russell Evans Matachewan First Nations Ontario	Jolene Ward Enoch Cree Nation Alberta

2013/14	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Halifax, NS
	Michelle Campeau Hobbema, Alberta	Penny Roy-Corbiere M’Chigeeng First Nation Ontario
	Tanya Whitehead Meath Park Saskatchewan	Darlene Landon Winnipeg Manitoba

2012/13	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Toronto, ON
	Leanne Flett Kruger Okanagan Nation Penticton Indian Reserve British Columbia	Leah Gaze Adams Lake Indian Band British Columbia
	Randy Natomagan Prince Albert Saskatchewan	Jolene Recollet Sudbury Ontario

2011/12	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Saskatoon, SK
	Michelle Bushie Hollow Water First Nation Manitoba	Carmella Jerry O'Chiese First Nation Alberta
	Crystal Denny Trenton Nova Scotia	Leanne Chudy St. Mary's Indian Band British Columbia

2010/11	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Vancouver, BC
	Simone Craig Monetville Ontario	Rhonda Kirkness Fisher River Cree Nation Manitoba
	Marsha Hall Golden Lake First Nation Ontario	Annette Marshall Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Ontario

2009/10	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Ottawa, ON
	Carmella Jerry O’Chiese First Nation Alberta	Hazel Catherine Baxter Elsipogtog First Nation New Brunswick
	Stephanie Simeon Chiniki First Nation Alberta	Brenda Wasacase Kahkewistahaw First Nation Saskatchewan

2008/09	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Calgary, AB
	Jennifer Martin Membertou First Nation Nova Scotia	Margaret White Nanaimo British Columbia
	Jennifer Martin Membertou First Nation Nova Scotia	Natasha Goulais Aamjiwnaang First Nation Ontario

2007/08	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category – Montreal, QC
	Richelle Bowe Williams Lake British Columbia	Lisa DeWit Victoria British Columbia
	Karen McCarthy Edmonton Alberta	Annie Snowshoe Tetlit Gwich'in First Nation Northwest Territories

Professional Development Scholarship PROGRAM

NEW DEADLINE Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Applicants do NOT have to be an AFOA Canada Member to apply for an ILC Professional Development Scholarship

CLICK HERE to download the CIL IN-Person Session Professional Development Scholarship Application Form
CLICK HERE to download the CAPA IN-Person Session Professional Development Scholarship Application Form

You may either fax your applications to (613) 722-3467 or email it to communications@afoa.ca . You may also courier it or submit it in person at the address below:

Indigenous Learning Centre
c/o AFOA Canada
301-1066 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3

For more information please email communications@afoa.ca or call Toll Free, (866) 722-2362.

2019 Indigenous Learning Centre Professional Development Scholarship

What kind of Scholarships are available?

Professional Development Scholarship PROGRAM

NEW! Apply ONLINE

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