A flipped power dynamic: Philanthropists must apply to a council of aunties to fund these Indigenous groups

โ€œThis is a really big leap. This is not how things are done,โ€ says Jess Hฬ“aฬustฬ“i, co-lead of the Right Relations Collaborative.

Why It Matters

Funders and grantmakers often wield considerable power over their fundees, determining what gets funded, when and how. The Right Relations Collaborative flips this power dynamic by putting Indigenous aunties in the driverโ€™s seat. The model is firmly rooted in a local territory, but offers a new approach to grantmaking that could inspire a shift in funding relationships across the country.

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