Smart and timely analysis on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, by Future of Good subject matter experts.
Trust-based philanthropy allows grantees to decide how money can best be used for issues that impact them firsthand. However, some funding organizations are wary of the approach, despite the equalization in power dynamics that it represents.
Sixty per cent of rural and remote households in Canada have access to broadband at speeds the federal government deems acceptable. That number drops to 43 per cent for First Nations communities, making it more difficult to access resources like healthcare and education.
Many newcomers arrive in Canada with multiple degrees and years of work experience โ their acceptance to Canada requires it. Still, when they arrive, they are unable to access the professions they are trained for and are instead told to work for free, often at a time when many simply cannot afford it.ย
Many Canadians have misconceptions about Indigenous peoples. Learning more about Canadaโs colonial past can help dispel them.
Data sharing between non-profits is crucial for interoperability. However, often there are large entities involved in these collaborations โ such as government, healthcare providers, or police services โ who have much more mature data systems and different agendas.ย
Indigenous-led non-profits work tirelessly to address inequities and barriers faced by Indigenous people. Allies can lighten the load by empowering Indigenous-led organizations instead of competing with them.
