By RBC Indigenous Youth Scholarship

Rochelle Moore of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Receives RBC Indigenous Youth Scholarship

Jun 17, 2022 | 9:44 AM

Rochelle Moore, from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation near Loon Lake, was named as one of only 20 recipients of the $10,000 per year RBC Indigenous Youth Scholarship.

The scholarship is for up to four years.

Close to 800 Indigenous youth from across Canada were considered for the annual award, which is now in its 30^th year and recognizes both strong academic performance and community involvement. The award is designed to help reduce the barriers to post-secondary education and training for Canadian Indigenous students.

According to the Indigenous Services Canada Quality Education report, only 44 percent of Indigenous youth (18-24) have completed high school, compared to 88 per cent for other Canadians. Access to post-secondary education and training is often limited.

Moore is pursuing a social work degree at the First Nations University of Canada.

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Wanda Wuttunee, Editor in Chief, Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development and retired professor, University of Manitoba, is on the steering committee for the award.

“Indigenous young people are sometimes faced with roadblocks to success in the education system, so having a program that alleviates financial stress, champions their accomplishments and supports wellbeing is so important,” said Wuttunee. “I commend RBC for making space for Indigenous achievements.”