The program served the needs and aspiration of young men and women between the ages of 18 and 29 that wanted to build a better life for themselves. Northern Stars Education Program
We are setting up a new program in order to save the school. We've incorporated the name "North Stars Education Program" as a not-for-profit organization that will serve as our foundation for the new school. We already
have teachers and staff from the old school who are ready and willing to start new - and we have many organizations and First Nations interested in helping out. But we need to raise seed money to get our program going. They know that we have the experience and credibility to keep our program running. But we need to save our school before September, so our students can return! The Northern Stars Education Program Inc. board is comprised of seven Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal members and three advisors with formidable experience in education, program development, cultural programming, business management, finance, construction, green technology and advocacy. With your help we can make our new school a reality. Our New School
In order to make our new school a reality we need to raise seed money to get our program going. Your donation will go towards the bricks and mortar of our new facility including things like tables, chairs, computers and new tools. Making a Difference
For the past fourteen years our program has made a real impact with over 150 graduates in the last six years alone. Our successes also go well beyond the classroom with our graduates strengthening the fabric of their families and of their communities. With many of our students traveling to Winnipeg from their northern communities, our program becomes their home away from home. Without our program our students may not find the supports they need in order to succeed. Real Challenges
Moving to Winnipeg to go to school is a reality for thousands of Aboriginal Youth across Canada. Manitoba is home to 63 First Nation communities yet 42 of them do not have a high school. This means that many Aboriginal Youth must leave their families behind to go to school during a critical time in their life. Fitting in, finding the right school, making new friends, loneliness and racism are some of the barriers Aboriginal Youth have to face in the big city. Our school offers the supports our students need so they can deal with the stresses of life in the big city including counselling, peer supports, cultural teachings and life skills classes. Other Ways You Can Help
Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:
• Ask folks to get the word out and make some noise about your campaign. SHARE OUR PAGE!
• Donate to our Fundraising Campaign! Visit our Indiegogo site to make a contribution: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/northern-stars-education-program-inc
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