Indigenous series

December 20, 2021

The Philanthropic Community’s “Declaration of Action” in 2015: What’s Happened Since?

The Philanthropic Community’s “Declaration of Action” in 2015: What’s Happened Since?

By Victoria Grant and Bruce Lawson The challenge In many Indigenous worldviews, cultivation is part of the journey of life or, more commonly, the “Medicine Wheel.” Planting a seed today,... More

December 17, 2021

Mastercard Foundation & Ulnooweg Foundation

Mastercard Foundation & Ulnooweg Foundation

Mastercard Foundation’s EleV program By Jennifer Brennan and Dorcas Babet Kwofie Mastercard Foundation launched the EleV program to support Indigenous youth on their educational journeys and on their searches for... More

December 8, 2021

Rideau Hall Foundation: Listening and Learning

Rideau Hall Foundation: Listening and Learning

By Bill Mintram, Director of Indigenous and Northern Relations, Rideau Hall Foundation As an Indigenous ally and a signatory of the Philanthropic Community's Declaration of Action, the RHF has taken... More

November 24, 2021

Vancouver Foundation & Indigenous Partners

Vancouver Foundation & Indigenous Partners

By Jeska Slater, Director of Indigenous Priorities, Vancouver Foundation The Foundation launched an Indigenous-led initiative called the Indigenous Priorities Strategy that will focus on surfacing and addressing funding and capacity needs of... More

November 22, 2021

Inspirit: Fostering Reconciliation & Building Trust with Indigenous Communities

Inspirit: Fostering Reconciliation & Building Trust with Indigenous Communities

By Sadia Zaman of Inspirit Foundation As an original signatory to The Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action, Inspirit Foundation’s work to foster reconciliation and implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission... More

October 24, 2021

Calgary Foundation’s Work on Reconciliation and Racial Equity

Calgary Foundation’s Work on Reconciliation and Racial Equity

By Katie MacDonald and Tim Fox of Calgary Foundation How do we strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and enhance our collective work toward reconciliation? This question informs Calgary Foundation’s commitment... More