Robert Zhu

Seeking funding for Friendship Centres to deliver programs and services to urban Indigenous Peoples and to discuss opportunities for collaboration with the Government of Canada to strengthen supports for urban Indigenous communities. Seeking Friend Centres' participation in Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) and other programs that address Friendship Centres' evolving security and safety needs. Seeking funding to support Friendship Centres delivering emergency assistance to Indigenous Peoples and their families impacted by wildfires and flooding. Seeking federal support for Friendship Centre-led housing and infrastructure initiatives, including funding opportunities under the Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy. Seeking support for renewal of Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

Seeking federal funding to support the 2028 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

Request funding for Indspire's student success programs, including mentoring, research and analysis and annual youth empowerment and Indigenous education events. Request funding from the Government of Canada for Indspire's scholarship and bursaries program in support of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. Request funding to support the annual Indspire Awards. The Awards honour the outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in diverse occupations and encourage all Canadians to celebrate excellence in the Indigenous community.