Community of Support Bursary
Dr. Gary Fulcher wishes to make a $1,000 award available to an Indigenous student in Yukon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance program.
Gary Fulcher moved with his family to the Yukon when he was a teenager and completed most of his secondary education at Whitehorse High School. Even after his family moved “back east” to Ottawa, Gary returned to the North to work at the Stewart Cassiar Asbestos Mine for three summers.
Gary’s fondness of the Yukon and the North shines through every time he speaks of the territory, the people he knew there and the adventures he shared with them. He highlights that a notable portion of his Yukon memories came from the respect, care and humour that he enjoyed from his Indigenous classmates and friends even though residential schools were in full operation at that time.
Gary understands first-hand the challenges that Indigenous youth face as they must leave their families, communities and way of life to pursue post-secondary education. He hopes that his award will assist a young Indigenous learner to embark of a journey of higher learning, skill development and commitment to the future.
Eligibility
- Be of Indigenous ancestry
- Be registered in the first year (have completed less than 30.0 credit hours of post-secondary credit courses) of Yukon University’s Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance program
- Provide a brief letter (max. 500 words) outlining:
- how your strengths, combined with your learnings from the Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance program, will help you be a leader in this field or in your community
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a past or current employer, a teacher, an Elder or a member of a community organization that outlines:
- your connection to your community and culture
- how you have demonstrated your commitment to taking on a leadership role following your studies
- Demonstrate financial need
Requirements
- Typed letter
- A letter of recommendation that must include:
- your connection to your community and culture
- how you have demonstrated your commitment to taking on a leadership role following your studies
NOTE: As long as the Winter 2025 recipient continues to demonstrate financial need and remains registered in his/her/their program on a full-time basis in good academic standing, this award will be automatically renewed in the 2026 and 2027 Winter semesters.