The ability of Syilx students to access post-secondary education is central to our Nation moving forward and our voices being heard.
This year the Okanagan Nation Alliance, Fortis BC and EMB Management Ltd. provided a total of 10 awards to financially support eligible Syilx Okanagan Nation students. The Building a Better Future Bursary has been granted every year since 2009.
This year the Okanagan Nation Alliance is pleased to announce four bursaries as part of this year’s Building a Better Future Bursary Program.
The 2024 recipients for the Syilx Highschool Siya Bursaries are:
- Ayla Goss
- Darian Eustache-Peone
- Gracianah Gallicano
The 2024 recipients for the Syilx Post- Secondary Bursaries are:
- Cely-Rae Street
- Courtney Fitzpatrick
- Keira Tailleur
- Luke Cassidy
- Robert Edwards Jr.
- Tiya Manuel
- Vanessa Michel