NCC now accepting applications for two bursaries!

June 23, 2016

NCC administers two bursaries for university or college students who are members of NunatuKavut. The application deadline is August 5, 2016.

Bernie Heard Memorial Bursary – $1000

This bursary was named in honour of Bernie Heard. Bernie was an active member of NunatuKavut (formerly Labrador Metis Nation) who passed away in January of 2008. Bernie was a great musician and especially loved to perform music from his culture. He was also very active in historical and genealogy research and his work contributed greatly to the foundation of our membership systems.

Preference for this bursary may be given to a student studying in the areas of Music and History. Other areas of priority consideration may include visual and performing arts, anthropology and archaeology.

To access the application details and the required student information form, please click on the following link:

Bernie Heard Memorial Bursary Application

Raymond Turnbull Memorial Bursary – $2000

This bursary was named in honour of Raymond Turnbull, who grew up in Charlottetown, Labrador. He went on to pursue a degree in education and later taught at the school in Charlottetown. Raymond came to the LMN as the Education Officer where he dedicated his life to helping Inuit and Metis Youth. Sadly, Raymond passed away in 2004 leaving a void in the hearts of his family, friends and colleagues.

The bursary is awarded annually to a NunatuKavut member who is graduating from Level III and who has demonstrated admirable community and school involvement as well as academic achievement.

To access the application details and the required student information form, please click on the following link:

Raymond Turnbull Memorial Bursary Application

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