MONTREAL – Bell and Rogers joint venture, Inukshuk Wireless, today announced the launch of its 2006 call for proposals in its 10 licensed service areas: Alberta, British Columbia, Eastern Ontario and Outaouais, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec and Yukon.
On a national basis, the amount of funding available under this year’s call is approximately $3 million. The funding is part of Inukshuk’s commitment to invest annually to promote learning in each of its licensed regions, says the press release.
The Inukshuk Wireless Learning Plan aims to meet the needs for on-line learning in three specific areas: Connectedness, Content and Continuity. Applicants are invited to submit proposals that focus on enhancing either content or connectivity related to learning and the Internet.
Content proposals are welcome for innovative and creative projects to develop multimedia and feature-rich learning content, applications or learning environments for Canada’s learning communities. Applications are also encouraged for connectivity projects, which will result in the provision of broadband wireless Internet access to un-served and underserved communities.
"We have had a very successful response to the 2005 calls for proposals and we look forward to building on this success for 2006," said Don Falle, general manager, Inukshuk Wireless.
"Since its creation, our Learning Plan has supported many initiatives to develop on-line learning content through mutually beneficial partnerships with members of the learning community."
Inukshuk Wireless has established an Advisory Committee in each of its 10 licensed service areas to provide direction and guidance on project funding decisions.
To find out about the availability of funds in each region, and to obtain additional information on the application process, please visit www.inukshuk.ca.
