We would like to expresses our deepest gratitude to AIP for awarding us $500,000 as one of the recipients of this year's Arctic Inspiration Prize. This recognition means more to us than words can convey, and we are honored to be among the ten innovative teams from across Canada's North to receive this prestigious award.
The Arctic Inspiration Prize not only acknowledges the hard work and dedication we have poured into developing our groundbreaking program but also underscores the importance of initiatives designed by the North and for the North. Your support validates our mission to bring meaningful change to our communities, particularly in the realm of education and mental health.
The celebration held on May 7, 2024, in Whitehorse, in partnership with the Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference, was a momentous occasion for all involved. It showcased the incredible potential and resilience of Northern projects and highlighted the collaborative spirit that drives innovation in our region.
Without the generous support of the Arctic Inspiration Prize, realizing our vision of bringing the Therapeutic Farm School Program to Yukon students would have remained a distant dream. Your belief in our project empowers us to continue striving for excellence and making a positive impact on the lives of our youth.
Once again, thank you for this incredible honor and for investing in the future of our communities. We are profoundly grateful for your support.
Sincerely,
The Therapeutic Farm School Program Team
The AIP is the largest annual prize in Canada. By celebrating and providing seed-funding to Northern teams with innovative project ideas, the AIP supports Northerners in bringing initiatives to life that bring about the changes they want to see in their communities.
The Arctic Inspiration Prize is by the North and for the North and is a community of people and groups, including Indigenous organizations, academia, governments, non-governmental organizations, industry, philanthropy, media and arts and culture organizations, who share a common goal: to recognize northern innovation and excellence and encourage teamwork for the betterment of life in Canada’s North.
The AIP is a prize for diverse teams who have come together to get an innovative and creative idea off the ground. Unlike a traditional prize, the AIP offers seed-money and the ability to start something new. To apply, you need an idea, a team and the support of your community or region. Projects can be in the fields of education, sustainable housing, health, performing arts, traditional knowledge, language, and science. The AIP is also about celebrating innovation and the teams that lead the way. Every year the AIP community comes together to recognize the new Laureates and honour the amazing creativity, talent ingenuity and resilience of the North and Northerners.