Alberta’s government is investing up to $4.6 million in the 2025-26 school year to enhance learning and mental health supports for First Nations students in 27 on-reserve schools.
This funding aims to provide tailored resources to meet the diverse needs of K-12 students.
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides emphasized the importance of these supports in building student resilience and success.
Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction, highlighted that the grant offers First Nations students additional tools for success, fostering mental wellness that benefits both academic outcomes and lifelong health practices.
Daphne Mai’Stoina, superintendent of Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority, noted that the funding enables programs like equine-assisted learning and occupational therapy, which enhance student engagement and attendance.
Additionally, through Budget 2025, Alberta’s government is allocating nearly $94 million to public school boards for the 2025-26 school year to support self-identified First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.
This initiative reflects Alberta’s commitment to fostering the success and well-being of Indigenous youth across the province.
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