Whoโ€™s afraid of trust-based philanthropy?ย 

Why It Matters

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.

Indigenous Connectivity Institute gets funding boost, shifts focus to Canada communities

Why It Matters

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.

Transmuting mistakes: how funders pivoted towards reconciliation after a social impact bond went wrong

Why It Matters

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.