Charitable status is colonial: This organization is encouraging Canadians to give to Indigenous-led organizations without expecting a tax receipt

Author Avanthika Anand
Collaborators on One Dayโ€™s Pay share why reconciliation means cash back

Why It Matters

Canadaโ€™s very first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was held on Sept. 30 this year. The statutory holiday is not only a reminder of Canadaโ€™s past and ongoing atrocities against First Nations, Inuit and Mรฉtis communities, but also one to act against the same. This raises the question: โ€œHow can settlers participate in meaningful philanthropy that advances reconciliation?โ€

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