Lethbridge brothers create scholarships for Indigenous students

Two brothers from Lethbridge have created a new scholarship to help Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge. The Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize aims to support those striving for higher education. This initiative is part of a long-standing program at the university, which has offered an Indigenous Business Management Education program for 40 years. This program was designed by and for Indigenous people, emphasizing their unique needs and perspectives. Kerry Godfrey, the dean of the Dhillon School of Business, highlighted the importance of offering courses that incorporate Indigenous knowledge. The business school is the first in Canada to make such courses a requirement for all undergraduate students. Roland and Harvey Labuhn, both alumni of the university, launched the scholarship to empower Indigenous students. Roland, who works in technology, mentioned that Canada is at a crucial moment for advancing the status of Indigenous communities. The scholarship will award $2,000 to two students: one Indigenous and one from any background who supports Indigenous communities. The University of Lethbridge will match their donations to further this goal. The brothers believe this initiative is a small but meaningful step toward addressing larger economic disparities. Their research indicates that elevating Indigenous incomes could significantly benefit Canada's overall economy. The application deadline for the scholarship is April 25.