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.
It's in a book; take a look; it's the winter reading listโa vital way for those in the social purpose world to continue to learn, grow and implement new ideas.
Some non-profits spend years aligning themselves with funders. Executive directors say the loss of institutional knowledge and community connections resets that process.
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.
In communities with different standards, access to employment and education, itโs important to have programs that are hands-on, culturally relevant and flexible to better equip people for training and entrepreneurship.
Sinclair was Manitobaโs first Indigenous judge, and was the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The revered lawyer was a shining force for change and a champion for Indigenous rights.ย
