Reconciliation and Indigenous Philanthropy

Reconciliation and Indigenous Philanthropy



Indigenous people represent 4.9 per cent of the population, but Indigenous charities generally receive less than one per cent of all gifted funds in Canada. What does this say about reconciliation? Explore the impact Indigenous-led organizations are having on the social purpose landscape, highlighting the innovation, ingenuity and endurance of Indigenous changemakers.


Nova Scotia approves Indigenous-owned, largest-ever wind farm to power hydrogen production
The massive 1.2โ€‘GW wind farm locks in Indigenous-led ownership and will power Canadaโ€™s biggest proposed green hydrogen export hub.
Patient and kind capital: Indigenous investors opt for new Shared Earnings Agreements
Two Indigenous-led businesses received angel investment at the inaugural Indigenous Tech Conference, signalling the start of a reciprocal, values-based way of providing entrepreneurial capital.
Why the U.S. Racial Equity Audit is being adapted for Canadian companies
SHARE – the Shareholder Association of Research and Education – has published supplementary guidelines to the American Civil Rights Audit Standards, specifically to address Canadian legal commitments to human rights and Indigenous reconciliation.
First Nations Venture Capital launches $45 M fund for Indigenous communities
World-first project to help rebuild Indigenous legal systems in Canada
University of Victoria launches Indigenous-led initiative with Secwรฉpemc Nation to restore and apply traditional legal orders.
A note to Changemakers on National Truth and Reconciliation Day

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