Children's Heritage Fund Approved Projects - October 1, 2025
February 4, 2026
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Children's Heritage Fund Approved Projects - October 1, 2025 (PDF)
Arts Enrichment
Andrew Mynarski VC
Grade 8/9 Winter Band Workshop
$1,000
Funding for this project supports opportunities for students to hear and work with professional musicians and play instruments. Music professionls will be invited to run clinics for students. The clinics are designed according to students' levels and needs. Funding is Fee for Service/Guest Speakers
Children of the Earth
Aniniskosihikan api aniniskosihikan, Our Journey of Truth: Reflections on the Four Questions
$3,000
The project supports students in the Big Picture Learning program through weekly mentorship circles. Students will engage in creative exploration rooted in Treaty Education, Indigenous worldview and personal storytelling, and through OMAZINIBII'IGEG Artist Collective, strenghtening connections and fostering learning and artistic growth. Funding is fee for service and supplies not available in school.
Clifton
Pathway to Belonging: A Collaborative Mosaic Installation at Clifton School
$3,000
Funding for this project will support an art installation at Clifton School. The title of the installation is Pathway to Belonging, partnering with artist Dimitry Melman. The project engages students in a collaborative artistic process fostering creativity. The pathway serves as both a physical and symbolic link between the school and the community, reflecting the school's core values: belonging, play and critical thinking. Funding is Fee for Service, supplies not available in school.
Collège Churchill
As Long As the Rivers Flow
$1,500
Funding supports the collaborative mural design celebrating Métis culture, enriching cultural education and community building, with visual arts teacher, Kyle Hoydalo and Métis Artist Nadya Crossman-Serb. Students will have opportunities to engage and work collboaratively with the Artists to create a mural that celebrates Métis culture and community. Funding is Fee for Service, supplies not available in school.
General Wolfe
Art for Reconcilliation
$3,000
Funding for this project will support and promote cultural understanding through Woodland Art, support Truth and Reconciliation education, enhance student creativity, collaboration and engagement. This project is led by artist Justine Proulx and will involve hands-on instruction in Woodland Art techniques with students who will participate in the design and creation of a Mural. Funding is Fee for Service, suppplies not available in school.
Arts Enrichment Total: $11,500
Multicultural & Cultural
Daniel McIntyre Collegiate
Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop
$500
Funding will provide opportunities for students to participate in Ribbon Skirt making. This project supports cultural revitalization, identity and reconciliation. The opportunity to learn and create ribbon skirts fosters pride, belonging and intergeneration knowledge sharing. Funding is Fee for Service and supplies not available in school.
Niji Mahkwa
Pow Wow Circle
$3,000
The project provides opportunities for students to increase their knowledge of the history and protocals of Pow Wow. The Pow Wow Circle is an extra curriuclar based activity welcoming students in an inclusive space to learn and participate in Indigenous culture. Funding is Fee for Service, supplies not available in school, and regalia.
Multicultural & Cultural Total: $3,500
Outdoor Education
Tyndall Park
Camp Manitou
$2,400
Funding will provide students an opportunity to experience outdoor education in a safe and welcoming enviornment. Students will learn new skills and challenge themselves, while developing positive relationships with their peers. Funding is camp accomodations for one day.
Outdoor Education Total: $2,400
Special Student Activities/Programs
Carpathia School
Carpathia Library Rejuvenation Project
$3,000
Funding will support the update to Carpathia's library, to create a vibrant and inclusive library, where every student feels comfortable and inspired to read and learn. The school plans are to introduce an assortment of seating areas ranging from comfortable nooks to flexible soft seating. Funding is supplies/materials not available in school.
David Livingstone
Music Therapy
$3,000
Funding will support a trained music therapist. David Livingstone will schedule 16 sessions with the music therapist to work with students. Music therapy uses a multi-sensory approach to teaching children. Music therapy can can help develop body awareness, selfregulation, attention and stress management, motor and cooperating skills. Funding is Fee for Service.
Machray
Technology for Machray STEM Lab
$3,000
Funding will support the development of the STEM lab at Machray School. The STEM lab will provide students new ways to learn through creative, collaborative and hands on activities. Machray is at the beginning stages of devleopment of the lab, and will require technology and supplies. Funding is supplies not available in school.