Objectives
The Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is pleased to offer two streams of funding twice a year under the Linda Lucas Legacy Award: the Paddle fund up to $500, and the Canoe fund up to $2,000. These funds support Indigenous youth in revitalizing and sustaining their cultural practices. These awards are honouring the legacy of our former leader, and cherished friend, the late Linda Lucas.
In line with Linda’s values and leadership, these awards aim to empower young people by providing financial support for
initiatives that promote Indigenous culture, relationship building, knowledge transfer, and overall wellness.
Eligibility
Funds are available to Indigenous youth from childhood to 34 years of age living in British Columbia.
Steps to Apply
1. Complete the Application & Gather a Letter of Support
Download the application: Linda Lucas Legacy Award Application. You can print it out and write on it, type it up, or answer the questions in an email.
Ask a community member to write a Letter of Support highlighting your dedication and commitment to your initiative that: promotes Indigenous culture, relationship building, knowledge transfer, and/or overall wellness.
2. Submit your Application and Letter of Support
Email your Application and a Letter of Support to Clairissa at Clairissak@ipsociety.ca with the subject Linda Lucas Legacy Award Application.
Or mail your printed/written Application and Letter of Support to us at 664 Granderson Road, Langford, BC, V9R 2R8 with Attention to Clairissa.
Applications are currently OPEN | Deadline July 1st 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Clairissa at clairissak@ipsociety.ca or call us at 250-391-00007 extension 230
If you have the oppurtunity to share this award program with indigenous youth, please feel free to download and share the following poster: Linda Lucas Legacy Award poster