**Residential Schools - Federal Grants Overview** The Canadian federal government has issued 8 grants totaling $8,149,453 related to Residential Schools. Key recipients include THE GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND, UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA, and TAKLA NATION. These grants are primarily administered by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.
Residential Schools
SaveTotal Grants
8
Total Amount
$8.1M
Provinces Served
4
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK FUND | 3 | $5.0M |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA | 1 | $1.1M |
| 3 | TAKLA NATION | 1 | $944.7K |
| 4 | ASSINIBOIA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL LEGACY GROUP INC | 1 | $610.9K |
| 5 | TREATY 8 FIRST NATIONS OF ALBERTA | 1 | $319.0K |
| 6 | NORWAY HOUSE CREE NATION | 1 | $200.2K |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 3 | $5.0M | 61% |
| MB | 3 | $1.9M | 23% |
| BC | 1 | $944.7K | 12% |
| AB | 1 | $319.0K | 4% |
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