The Nikanihk Ohci Foundation, Inc. (N.O.F.I.) was established in December 1987 as a charitable organization to support the students of Frontier School Division. Nikanihk Ochi is a Cree phrase which means “for the future”.
N.O.F.I. is administered by a Board of Directors. N.O.F.I. provides an organizational framework to promote education in a variety of ways:
- Scholarships and other financial awards for students who wish to further their education at a post-secondary institution such as university, college, vocational, technical or trades training school,
- Non-monetary donations (i.e. books for school libraries), and
- Administration of grant money.
N.O.F.I. is empowered to solicit and raise funds from the public to support its aim. Each year the Foundation raises funds through various activities, which include Frontier School Division Annual School Committee Conference. Should you wish additional information regarding the foundation?s financial position, please review our financial statements.
N.O.F.I. supports students through financial awards. Division-wide awards are:
- John W. Milner Memorial Scholarship
- Floyd Tucker Memorial Electrical Scholarship
- Humanitarian Award
- Career Technology Scholarship
Students should contact their school counsellor for information regarding other school specific financial awards.
N.O.F.I. welcomes donations. How Can You Contribute?
For general inquiries, please contact:
N.O.F.I.
30 Speers Rd
Winnipeg MB R2J 1L9
Phone: (204) 775-9741
Fax: (204) 694-5580
Email: nofi@fsdnet.ca