Verna J Kirkness Institute
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation is dedicated to increasing the number of Indigenous students graduating from pure and applied science, engineering, and mathematics programs in Canada. By addressing the underrepresentation of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students at Canadian universities, the foundation fosters motivated role models and offers scholarships to high school students to engage in university research experiences.
Through its programs, the foundation provides students with opportunities to meet academic role models, learn about available support systems, and experience the excitement of research. The organization honors the legacy of its former chair, Tony Williams, who was instrumental in promoting higher education and supporting Indigenous students throughout his career. Generated from the website
