Commemorative Support Fund
Overview
The Commemorative Support Fund, offered through the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak (I Remember Them) Fund at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and in partnership with Parks Canada to support Call to Action 73.9 can provide a one-time grant of up to $25,000 towards commemorative symbols and activities connected to the Indian Residential School System. Please note that limited amount of funding is available.
Eligible recipients include non-profit organizations, Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, and Inuit) communities, Survivor organizations, schools, band offices, etc.
The selection process will prioritize initiatives that actively involve Survivors in planning and implementation.
Communities and Survivors of residential schools know which symbols and activities best support commemorative initiatives within their communities. This fund will support them in pursuing what they consider most beneficial.
Possible symbols and activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Commemorative symbols: memorial pieces, healing gardens, murals, carvings, plaques, cradleboards, etc.
- Commemorative activities: memorial feasts, gatherings, ceremonies, etc.
How to apply
Download the Commemorative Support Fund application here
Keep in mind that you must submit an application and have your project completed by March 31, 2025. The current review period for these applications is 8-12 weeks from the date of receipt.
Questions?
Check out the FAQ
NCTR’s spirit name – bezhig miigwan, meaning “one feather”.
Bezhig miigwan calls upon us to see each Survivor coming to the NCTR as a single eagle feather and to show those Survivors the same respect and attention an eagle feather deserves. It also teaches we are all in this together — we are all one, connected, and it is vital to work together to achieve reconciliation.