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About the 2002 NAIG Legacy Scholarships

The MASRC was named as one of the benefactors of the 2002 North American Indigenous Games, Knowledge, Equipment, and Financial Award Legacies. Legacy funds were established through the successful hosting of the North American Indigenous Games held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, July 2002.

The 2002 NAIG Legacy Committee was formed to oversee the distribution of financial legacies left from the Games. In the 2002 NAIG Legacy Plan, consideration was made for the development and implementation of a Scholarship Awards Program for Manitoba's Aboriginal athletes and coaches, to be administered by the MASRC for the life of the fund.

The athlete scholarship is awarded to deserving male and female athletes from Manitoba who demonstrated their athletic skills and abilities in high school academics with evidence of continuing their education at a recognized post secondary institute.

The coach scholarship recognizes one male and one female coach in Manitoba who have demonstrated dedication and skill at coaching in their chosen sport, with evidence of plans for continued development in coaching.

Each recipient receives a recognition certificate and a $600 award from the 2002 NAIG Legacy Fund.

Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now open.

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2002 NAIG Legacy Scholarship Applications 2023

Athlete Scholarships

The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council annually presents $600 scholarships to sixteen Indigenous students who have demonstrated a commitment to sport in Manitoba. Our goal is to encourage students to continue being active while attending a recognized post-secondary institute. All Grade 12 students who will be graduating in 2023 and who are enrolled in a recognized Post-Secondary Institute for the 2022/2023 academic season are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The MASRC will award Athlete Scholarships to Indigenous students graduating from Grade 12 and who are enrolled into a full time University or other recognized post-secondary institution.

2. All candidates must complete the application form in full and provide ALL required information, documents, and letters in order for their applications to be considered.

3. A candidate must have proficiency in sport, and have a minimum 65% average in his/her grades.

4. Scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous youth who have shown athletic leadership in Manitoba's amateur sport community through well rounded participation as an athlete, as well as on the basis of academic standing, and other school/community related activities.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Proof of Indigenous ancestry: photocopy of Indian status, Metis, or Inuit card.
2. A letter from the principal verifying the candidate's character, involvement in other school programs/services and school citizenship.
3. A letter from the coach indicating the candidate's character and athletic ability.
4. Latest transcript of marks.
5. A letter from the applicant describing their sport involvement and future plans in sport. Please include:

• SPORT AWARDS RECEIVED (i.e. All-Star, MVP, Player of the Game, etc.) Please be specific; include name of tournament, event championship, etc. and date.
• HIGHLIGHTS (Outstanding accomplishments in sports).
• SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (Please include activity, your role, how long you have been involved (i.e. athletic council, treasurer, etc.).
• WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE ATHLETIC PLANS AND GOALS?

Additional letters of support may be included but are not mandatory.

Apply To submit an application: 1. Download the form below: 2002 NAIG Legacy Athlete Scholarship Application 2023 2. Submit in-person, by mail, fax, or email to: Email: info@masrc.com Fax: 204-925-5716 Mail or in-person: ATTN: Mel Whitesell Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council 105-145 Pacific Ave Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z6   The deadline for applications in June 1st, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Coach Scholarships

The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council annually presents $600 scholarships to two Indigenous students who have demonstrated a commitment to coaching in Manitoba. Our goal is to encourage students to continue coaching while attending a recognized post-secondary institute. All post-secondary students who are coaching for a school, club, or community centre, and are registered for the 2023/2024 academic session are invited to submit an application.

Scholarships will be awarded to those Indigenous youth who have shown coaching leadership in Manitoba's amateur sport community through well rounded participation as a coach, as well as on the basis of academic standing, and other school/community related activities.

ELIGIBILITY

1. The MASRC will award Coaching Scholarships to Indigenous youth (up to 29 years of age) who are enrolling into a full time University or other recognized post-secondary institution.

2. Current full time post-secondary students, as defined by the post-secondary institute.

3. A candidate must have proficiency in sport, and have a minimum "C" (65%) average in his/her grades.

4. Currently coaching individuals/teams in Manitoba and plan on continuing their coaching duties.

5. National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training is an asset.

6. Additional courses related to coaching (i.e. NCCP, CPR, First Aid, coaching seminars) are an asset.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

All candidates must complete the application form in full and provide the following required documents before being considered.

1. Proof of Indigenous ancestry: photocopy of Indian status, Metis, or Inuit card.

2. A letter from a school official, club representative, and/or community centre certifying the candidate's coaching duties. Should also indicate the candidate's character, involvement in other school or community programs, and service in the school or community.

3. Latest transcript of marks.

4. A paragraph describing the student's sport involvement and future plans in sport. Please comment on post-secondary, career and coaching aspirations as well.

5. Additional letters of support may be included but are not mandatory.

Apply To submit an application: 1. Download the form below: 2002 NAIG Legacy Coach Scholarship Application 2023 2. Submit in-person, by mail, fax, or email to: Email: info@masrc.com Fax: 204-925-5716 Mail or in-person: ATTN: Mel Whitesell Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council 105-145 Pacific Ave Winnipeg MB R3B 2Z6   The deadline for applications in June 1st, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

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2002 NAIG Legacy Scholarship Recipients 2022

The Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC) is pleased to announce this year's recipients of the 2022 MASRC - 2002 NAIG LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS for Athletes and Coaches.

2022 Athlete Scholarships (in the amount of $600) are awarded to:

Chloe Gauthier	Hockey	Lorette
Ashlyn Lavoie	Hockey	Winnipeg (Sagkeeng First Nation)
Sydney Bass	Ringette	Elie
Samantha Pfeil	Rhythmic Gymnastics	Winnipeg
Andrew Simard	Athletics	Brandon
Kayleigh-Lynn Pagee	Volleyball	Thompson (Nisichawayasihk First Nation)
Kali Hilderman	Hockey	Winnipeg
Zerek Menard	Basketball	Brandon (Pine Creek/Camperville)
Madison Haliuk	Hockey	Binscarth
Jax Chammartin	Basketball	Lorette
Dana Goertzen	Hockey	Winnipeg
Nicole Romanuk	Fastpitch	Starbuck (Fisher River Cree Nation)
Payton Leflar	Volleyball	Morris
Ariana Wery	Hockey	Richer
Ian McPeek	Speed Skating	Winnipeg (Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation)
Cabrel St. Vincent	Basketball	Winnipeg
Hannah Campbell	Volleyball	Swan River
Ashtyn Savoie	Taekwondo	Lockport
Aidan Hruska	Volleyball	Winnipeg

2022 Coach Scholarships (in the amount of $600) are awarded to:

Jessica Chow	Soccer	Winnipeg
Preslee Munroe	Basketball	Winnipeg

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Our History

Click on the links below to see past recipients dating back since 2008

2008-Present Scholarship Recipients

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