Evaluating and Refining Regional Fund Allocation Models: Impact of Residential Schools and Global Comparisons

The research project will evaluate how the FGF/NIBTF distributes funds to Indigenous communities across Canada. Currently, the allocation is based on several factors, including the number of residential schools in each region. The intern will analyze historical data to see how this factor affects funding and whether changes to the formula would create a fairer distribution. By running different models, the intern will show if removing or adjusting the “residential schools” factor impacts the amount of money each region receives. The intern will also compare the FGF/NIBTF’s funding methods with those used in similar programs globally. This research will help the FGF/NIBTF ensure that their funding approach continues to meet the needs of Indigenous communities in a fair and reasonable way.

Faculty Supervisor:

Heidi Weigand

Student:

Partner:

Future Generations Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Public administration

University:

Dalhousie University

Program: