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Indspire hosted a fundraiser event titled, “A Feast in the Forest” on June 12 with more than 600 guests in attendance at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto. This year’s event was a celebration coinciding with National Indigenous History Month, offering a unique opportunity to honour the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. “Building on the incredible success of the first ‘A Feast in the Forest’ in 2022, which raised over one million dollars, this year’s event continued to support Indigenous students by funding bursaries, educational programs, and resources by raising over one million dollars. The proceeds from this event will empower students to pursue and achieve their academic aspirations, contributing to a brighter and more inclusive future for all,” said a June 26 Indspire press release. Indspire President and CEO Mike DeGagné expressed heartfelt gratitude. “We are thankful for the support from all attendees, sponsors, donors, and everyone involved in bringing ‘A Feast in the Forest’ 2024 to life,” he said in the release. “Your gener-
Indspire President and CEO Mike DeGagné.
ous contributions make a profound difference in the lives of Indigenous students, enabling them to pursue their educational dreams and succeed.” National Indigenous History Month is a time to reflect on and celebrate the profound contributions of Indigenous peoples to Canadian society. A Feast in the Forest provided an exceptional platform to support Indigenous education while celebrating the vibrant cultures and histories that enrich our collective heritage. The evening featured a menu prepared by Chef Adrian Niman and inspired by the work of Indigenous chef and Indspire Laureate David Wolfman. The inno-
vative meal offered guests a taste of diverse Indigenous culinary traditions, celebrating the depth and richness of Indigenous cultures. Andy Pringle, principal and chairperson at RPIA, highlighted the importance of this event. “Supporting Canada’s future means investing in the education and success of Indigenous students. RPIA is proud to be part of this meaningful event and to contribute to the empowerment and bright future of Indigenous youth across the country,” said Pringle. Entertainment was provided by celebrated Indigenous artists, including Aysanabee, Alex
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Kusturok, Fawn Big Canoe, and Red Sky Performance. Additionally, Chyana Marie Sage, an Indspire bursary recipient and first-time author, shared her inspiring story, underscoring the impact of Indspire’s support on her educational journey. “It was such an honour and full circle moment to be able to share my story for Indspire. There is no other organization who I would have wanted to debut my journey to, and all that I have had to overcome in the pursuit of making my dreams come true,” said Sage. “Speaking in front of so many community members and allies made the delivery so much easier on me, and
the support I felt through each step of the way was so encouraging. I hope my story can help other students to recognize that so much is possible when you never give up on yourself, but also when you allow community to help you along the way.” Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families, communities, and Canada. From 2022 to 2023, Indspire provided more than $27.5 million through 7,500 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous students across Canada.