“Education will always be a key priority for SCO and our member Nations. The generosity of our sponsors every year shows they too understand the road forward is together as we all work toward reconciliation and a prosperous future.” – Grand Chief Daniels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20th, 2024
ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is thrilled to announce that our seventh annual fundraising golf tournament was our most successful yet, raising more than $110,000 for annual and endowed scholarships that will be awarded to students from SCO-member Nations.
“This annual event sells out in days and has become a highly anticipated tradition, drawing together community members, local businesses, and passionate supporters who share SCO’s commitment to empowering First Nation youth through educational opportunities,” said SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. ” By investing in education, we are providing a transformative pathway for our young people, opening doors that may have otherwise remained out of reach.”
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is proud to announce 25 annual scholarships in celebration of its 25th anniversary, which will be administered by Indspire and post-secondary institutions in Manitoba.
In the last five years, SCO has created endowed scholarships at Red River College Polytech, Brandon University, Manitoba Institute for Trades and Technology, and Assiniboine College, and more are planned. These endowed scholarships are complemented by annual Indspire scholarships created by SCO and available for southern First Nation students attending any post-secondary institution.
The golf tournament was made possible by the generous contributions from our sponsors and participants.
SCO thanks this year’s signature sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: RBC – Royal Bank of Canada
Gold Sponsors: PCL Construction and Assiniboine College
Silver Sponsors: NumberTen, Tipi Group of Companies and True North Real Estate Development Ltd.
Bronze Sponsors: BLDR and University of Winnipeg Foundation
Cart Sponsors: BLDR, CES, Fillmore Riley, The Fort Garry Hotel and Winnipeg Kinsmen
Hole Sponsors: Assiniboine Park (Gather Craft Kitchen and Bar), Best Buy Homes, Bridgeport Office Solutions, Crosier Kilgour, Denver Property Restoration Services Inc., Evident IT, First Peoples Economic Growth Fund, Homecare Solutions for Everyone, HUB Technology Solutions, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, MNP, Me-Dian Credit Union, NCI FM, POS Systems, Pratt’s Wholesale, Terracon, Turtle Island First Nation Auto, and Vincent Design.
Hole in One Sponsor: Turtle Island First Nation Auto
Putting Sponsor: Pratts Wholesale Food Service
Registration Sponsor: Red River College Polytechnic
Snack Sponsor: Feast Café Bistro
The proceeds from the tournament will provide 25 southern Anishinaabe and Dakota students this academic year with SCO scholarships to attend a university or college in Manitoba. We are proud to have supported 90 students to date!
“The golf tournament’s success is a testament to SCO’s dedication to uplifting the next generation of leaders and change makers who will go on to make great contributions to our Nations” stated Youth Chief Tréchelle Bunn. “We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our members, partners, and the broader community who share this vision.”
To learn more about SCO’s financial support for post-secondary students, visit: https://scoinc.mb.ca/education-scholarships-and-funding/
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The Southern Chiefs’ Organization represents 33 First Nations and more than 87,000 citizens in what is now called southern Manitoba. SCO is an independent political organization that protects, preserves, promotes, and enhances First Nations peoples’ inherent rights, languages, customs, and traditions through the application and implementation of the spirit and intent of the Treaty-making process.
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Email: Media@scoinc.mb.ca