One of Canada’s largest mechanical and industrial product manufacturers has made a strong commitment toward helping Indigenous students achieve success in the mechanical construction trades.

Wolseley Canada announced its Wolseley Canada Indigenous Bursary on September 30. The bursary is designed to help Indigenous students across Canada reach their full potential with funding for post-secondary education.

In partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people Wolseley has seeded the bursary with $25,000. That contribution will be matched by the Government of Canada for a total of $50,000.

“This is an important day to reflect on history, and to consider how we can better support Indigenous communities,” says Wolseley Canada president Sebastien Laforge. “The Wolseley Canada Indigenous Bursary plays a role in doing exactly that.”

Since 2004, Indspire has provided over $115 million in financial support to more than 37,500 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students through its Building Brighter Futures program. All donations to bursaries within the program, including the Wolseley Canada Indigenous Bursary are matched by the Government of Canada.

The Wolseley Canada Indigenous Bursary provides funding for individual First Nation, Inuit and Metis students enrolled in full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeship, and technology programs.