Tanya Talaga Bursary

PROGRAM DEADLINE: April 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM CDT (Midnight)

Description

Tanya Talaga is an Ojibwe author and journalist with roots in Fort William First Nation in Ontario, Canada. She worked as a journalist at the Toronto Star for over twenty years and has been nominated five times for the Michener Award in public service journalism. Tanya is the acclaimed author of Seven Fallen Feathers and has donated funds from book sales to Matawa youth graduating from the Matawa Education and Care Centre. 

Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Tanya Talaga Bursary, youth must meet the following requirements:

  • Applicant must be a member of a Matawa First Nation.
  • Applicant must be considered a 'youth'*.
  • Applicant must a graduating student from Matawa Education and Care Centre.
  • Based on financial need.

Number of Awards

1

Award Amount

$1,500

Total Amount Awarded

$1,500

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