Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program
Agreement Number:
A1-15300-09-10
Agreement Value:
$15,000.00
Agreement Date:
May 5, 2026 - May 5, 2027
Description:
The program provides First Nations, Inuit, and Métis high school students with week-long STEM research experiences in university labs across Canada.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
Intended results are to facilitate outreach initiatives across Canada that mainly focus on STEM or science policy that align with one or several of NRC's strategic pillars.
Location:
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7M 2J5
Reference Number:
172-2026-27-Q1-00010
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation
Federal Riding Name:
North Vancouver-Capilano
Federal Riding Number:
59022
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Outreach Initiative
Program Purpose:
Enable the NRC to increase its outreach, engagement, and support of research excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, including under-represented diversity groups.