Series - Editorial fellowship: Inclusion and anti-racism

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

Author Shannon VanRaes
Marymound subcontracts a youth justice program to Indigenous-led organization after Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle calls funders in for a tough discussion.

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.

“I think once everyone talked about the model ... there was not anyone on the Indigenous side of the house, or even on foundational teams, that agreed with it."

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