Rooted in the spirit of genuine reconciliation, this award is focused on recognizing excellence, demonstrated evidence of the principles of innovation, authenticity, relationship, capacity-building, and good stewardship and supporting the achievement of the Calls to Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2015.
Moving beyond basic classroom projects centered on, “beads and bannock, drums and dreamcatchers,” the National Reconciliation Partnership Awards will focus on demonstration of significant and sustained commitment by both a publicly funded school board(s) and local Indigenous community(ies) to the promotion of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.
The award was launched at the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and CSBA Congress in Saskatoon in July 2022. The first annual award will be presented at the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and CSBA Congress in Toronto July 3 to 5, 2024.
National Reconciliation Partnership Award Application Package
Trousse de candidature au Prix national de partenariat en réconciliation
Two award recipient representatives shall be invited to attend the annual CSBA National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and Congress, to receive the award in person. In the event that a representative cannot afford the expenses of travelling to the CSBA National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and Congress, sponsorship may be provided.
Please note that CSBA cannot guarantee that sponsorship will be received, and this award package makes no claim that a cash award or funding for travel will be issued to selected recipients. In the event that a sponsorship is received, applicants shall accept such support without qualification or condition and with the understanding that the sponsor shall be publicly recognized for having provided support. The sponsor will be invited to present the award at the National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education and Congress.