Curated Cause Funds_IndigenousPeoplesSolidarity Fund_Charities_Public


1	The Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund by Unite for Change in collaboration with Wanda Brascoupé, Bear Clan, Kanien'keha, Skarù rę', and Anishinabe Fonds de solidarité pour les peuples autochtones de S'unir pour changer en collaboration avec Wanda Brascoupé, du clan de l’Ours, Kanien'keha, Skarù rę' et Anishinabée
2	This is the current list of charities included in this Fund as of 8:00 a.m. EDT on September 13th, 2024. The list of charities will be adjusted each quarter when we refresh our algorithm and new charities become eligible. Liste des organismes inclus dans le fonds en date du 13 septembre 2024 à 8h00 (HAE)
3	We regularly update the list of Indigenous-led charities in the The Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Fund by CanadaHelps Nous mettons la liste des organismes dans Le Fonds de solidarité pour les peuples autochtones, établi par CanaDon.
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5	English Operating Name Nom populaire (anglais)	French Operating Name Nom populaire (français)	Business Number Numéro d'entreprise	Focus
6	Atlohsa Family Healing Services	Atlohsa Family Healing Services	130645203RR0001	Atlohsa Family Healing Services is a registered charity dedicated to strengthening community through Indigenous-led programs and services that offer holistic healing and wellness in Southwestern Ontario. Providing low-barrier wraparound services to community members with complex needs, the organization addresses issues such as mental wellness, substance use, homelessness, domestic violence, and trauma. Atlohsa provides cultural supports and employs trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches to foster a community of healing, awareness, and support.
7	Anishnawbe Health Foundation	Anishnawbe Health Foundation	849991914RR0001	We work to support an environment where the urban Indigenous community can heal spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally by enhancing capital and program funding for Anishnawbe Health Toronto; and Foster the reclamation, preservation, research and application of traditional healing methods, including the sharing of these with all people.
8	Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society	Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society	895504165RR0001	Bent Arrow is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth and families to enable them to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally so that they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities
9	Canadian Native Friendship Centre	Canadian Native Friendship Centre	129904447RR0001	The vision of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is toward an integrated, self-reliant Aboriginal community who participates as urban citizens taking responsibility for their shared condition in a spirit of health, cooperation and wellness within a strong cultural base.
10	Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE)	Échanges racines canadiennes	832296602RR0001	Through education and leadership development, CRE empowers Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to be changemakers in their community and work towards achieving truth and reconciliation in their lifetime.
11	Centre for Indigenous Theatre	Centre for Indigenous Theatre	895072239RR0001	The Centre for Indigenous Theatre is the only school of its kind in Canada. Our three & four year full-time conservatory-style, post-secondary training prioritizes Indigenous culture; foregrounding the Indigenous theatre canon and prioritizing Indigenous knowledge, culture, language, values and practices. Students graduate with a solid understanding of western and indigenous traditions.
12	Clan Mothers Turtle Lodge Inc.	Clan Mothers Turtle Lodge Inc.	866806755RR0001	Clan Mothers is committed to the creation of a contemporary, sustainable Healing Village governed by a distinctive Indigenous council. Our Healing Village will provide mid-term to long-term support to women who have been victims of multi-generational systemic trauma, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking to help them begin their healing journey. The heart and spirit of the Village is the resurgence of Indigenous methodologies and world views to heal the most important beings in communities across Canada, the mothers and daughters of the next generation.
13	Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services	Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services	886294750RR0001	Dakota Ojibway Child and Family Services (DOCFS) provide a wide range of programs and services to strengthen our families and communities capacity to care for their children. The vision of the agency has been “Taking Care of Our Own”. We employ Indigenous staff and are governed by an Indigenous board.
14	Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning (Dechinta Initiatives)	Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning (Dechinta Initiatives)	800673402RR0001	Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning delivers family inclusive, land-based education programming. We work with communities in the Yukon and NWT to deliver programming that celebrates the knowledge and resilience of Indigenous communities, builds education and research capacity, and support innovative language, culture, governance and arts programming. We strive to get youth, Elders and families on the land to support community wellness and learning.
15	Edmonton Native Healing Centre Society	Edmonton Native Healing Centre Society	871308235RR0001	Respecting the wisdom of the medicine wheel, Edmonton Native Healing Centre provides physical, emotional, mental and spiritual services. Our programs include a medical health clinic, mental health counselling, spiritual direction, fitness programs and basic needs supports. Edmonton Native Healing Centre’s community is a place for people of all cultures, faiths and financial straits to meet and grow together. Further, most of our community and all of our staff are Indigenous and we strive to speak truth and live out the principles of reconciliation.
16	Empowering Indigenous Youth in Governance and Leadership (EIYGL)	Empowering Indigenous Youth in Governance and Leadership (EIYGL)	841475429RR0001	EIYGL is youth led and builds leadership capacity within Indigenous youth across Canada.
17	ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency	ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency	734852916RR0001	ENAGB creates programming that will help prepare our indigenous youth in North America to become responsible, participating citizens while leading our Indigenous community.
18	Eenou-Eeyou Community Foundation	Fondation communitaire Eenou-Eeyou	869042549RR0001	The Eenou-Eeyou Community Foundation provides philanthropic support for the Crees of Eeyou Istchee, in northern Quebec. The Foundation is Cree-led with a Board of Directors comprised of Cree government and civil society leaders, and promotes the social and cultural development priorities of the Cree Nation. The Foundation works to build capacity and resiliency in the Cree communities and institutions through funds related to education, youth development, culture, health and social services, housing, and community development.
19	FNTI - First Nations Technical Institute	Le FNTI	101808145RR0001	FNTI is an Indigenous-led and governed post-secondary institute founded in 1985 on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, located on the beautiful Bay of Quinte. With 35 years of experience in delivering Indigenous programming rooted in Indigegogy and Indigenous ways of knowing, the Institute offers a path forward for Indigenous students.
20	First Peoples' Cultural Foundation	First Peoples' Cultural Foundation	872590328RR0001	The Foundation is an Indigenous-led and directed, non-political, non-profit society devoted to the revitalization of First Nations languages and dialects, as well as the cultural and artistic practices that are unique to British Columbia (B.C.). The Foundation is committed to building a future in which B.C. First Nations languages are thriving and Indigenous cultural systems are strong and vibrant.
21	First Nation Child and Family Caring Society	La Société de soutien à l'enfance et à la famille des Premières Nations du Canada	860180058RR0001	The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada (Caring Society) is the national voice for the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children and their families. Using a reconciliation framework that addresses contemporary hardships for First Nations families in ways that uplift all Canadians, the award-winning Caring Society undertakes research and education initiatives, and public engagement campaigns that champion culturally based equity for First Nations children.
22	Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes	Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes	131950826RR0001	Provides safe, sustainable, subsidized housing to an Indigenous community while practicing cultural reclamation through the provision of traditional practices and support mechanisms delivered through an Indigenous lens.
23	HAIDA GWAII MUSEUM SOCIETY	HAIDA GWAII MUSEUM SOCIETY	107867996RR0001	The Museum offers a fascinating look into Haida Gwaii culture from diverse perspectives that explores; Haida knowledge, scientific information, natural specimens, oral history and art all blend together in a fluid and constantly changing exhibit context. We work collaboratively with communities and organizations to provide an inspiring and holistic learning experience of all things Haida Gwaii.
24	Hotinohsioni Incorporated	Hotinohsioni Incorporated	102402393RR0001	Provide Indigenous People with safe, supported, affordable housing
25	Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada	Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada	801401274RR0001	Sustainable solutions for Indigenous women's financial and spiritual health.
26	Indigenous Perspectives Society	Indigenous Perspectives Society	140988452RR0001	Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is a charitable and not-for-profit social enterprise that offers training, consulting, and projects to help foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultural differences, and the need for self-determination. By creating excellence through training and leadership, we help strengthen lives and build successful relationships in the communities we serve.
27	Indigenous Friends Association	Indigenous Friends Association	795484286RR0001	The Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) is an Indigenous-led tech not-for-profit organization that ignites the Spirit of Indigenous communities to create, engage and renovate digital technologies through ethical and communal values.
28	IRSSS - INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS SOCIETY	IRSSS - INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS SOCIETY	864829536RR0001	IRSSS provides essential services to Residential School Survivors, their families, and those dealing with Intergenerational traumas. These impacts affect every family and every community across B.C. and Canada.
29	Indspire	Indspire	118834696RR0001	Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of them, their families and communities, and Canada. Our north star is that within a generation, every Indigenous student will graduate.
30	Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.	Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.	854941135RR0001	Ka Ni Kanichihk's means Those Who Lead with a mandate to provide Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on wholeness and wellness and build on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous peoples. Within a culturally safe environment, Ka Ni Kanichihk is home to a number of front-line programs that support individual and collective growth and development in adult education, youth mentorship and wellness support services that is based on and geared towards addressing community need.
31	Kw'umut Lelum Foundation	Kw'umut Lelum Foundation	709816276RR0001	The Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is led and stewarded by nine Coast Salish Nations, which have a shared purpose and vision for children and communities. It is the only independent Indigenous-led community foundation in British Columbia, and one of three in the country. They work to expand cultural, economic, social, educational and recreational access in support of Indigenous children and their families.
32	Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre Association	Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre Association	877805788RR0001	The Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre Association provides services and programs to address the social needs of all peoples residing in the community, from after-school programming for youth, to assistance Indigenous parents, to meeting the emergent basic items of food and personal care.
33	Legacy of Hope Foundation	Fondation autochtone de l'espoir	863471520RR0001	We educate and create awareness about the intergenerational effects of the Residential School system and 60's Scoop. The LHF supports the ongoing healing process of Residential School Survivors, and their families and seeks their input on projects that honour them.
34	Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre	Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre	130626567RR0001	The name Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata translates from Ojibway into the phrase “we all work together to help one another” and our programs and services are developed and operate within a philosophy that is embodied in our name. These words reflect a vision of collective responsibility and reciprocity that drives our leadership in Indigenous community-based care in Winnipeg.
35	Ma'mo'weh Wii'soo'ka'tiwin Charitable Foundation	Ma'mo'weh Wii'soo'ka'tiwin Charitable Foundation	789740131RR0001	The Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation was established in May 2019 to support the work of the Kenora Chiefs Advisory, an alliance of nine independent First Nations within the Western Region of Treaty 3 Territory. The Ma’mo’weh Wii’soo’ka’tiwin Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for new projects and programs that will meet a wide range of needs with innovative solutions.
36	Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start, Inc.	Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start, Inc.	840097141RR0001	The purpose of Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start is to provide a culturally-enriched environment that fosters early learning and enhances pride through education to ensure that Indigenous children and their families have positive lifelong experiences as members of Aboriginal communities. Our teachers and staff offer your child love, acceptance and understanding while fostering the growth and development of each individual. Makonsag children socialize with peers, begin to problem solve and learn through play in a positive, culturally-enriched environment.
37	Metis Nation of Alberta Association Local #2003	Metis Nation of Alberta Association Local #2004	885520361RR0001	We offer the Metis community in Lethbridge and the surrounding areas with enriching cultural programs and support services by fostering community engagement, promoting cultural heritage, and advocating for Metis contribution and presence in our region.
38	Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre	Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre	867004517RR0001	The primary focus of our work at Mi'kmawey Debert is to share, protect, and explore the stories and legacies of our people through curation, research, and the creation of experiential, inquiry-based, multidisciplinary educational programing. We care for and preserve the traditions, practices, and histories of our people while providing the tools necessary to pass on sacred knowledge to future generations. We are creating a special place for understanding, healing, and reconciliation where our people can ask their own questions and tell their own stories.
39	Native Child and Family Services of Toronto	Native Child and Family Services of Toronto	131621765RR0001	Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) is a multi-service urban Aboriginal agency providing holistic, culture-based programs and services for Aboriginal children and families. NCFST strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, healing, and self-determination for children and families in the Toronto urban Aboriginal community. We do this by implementing a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Aboriginal people, the extended family and the right to self-determination. Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Native Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family and the right to self-determination.
40	Native Friendship Centre of Montreal Inc.	Centre d'amitié autochtone de Montréal Inc.	125109991RR0001	The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) is a non-profit, non-sectarian, autonomous community development agency whose principal mission is to promote, develop, and enhance the quality of life in the Urban Aboriginal community of Montreal. For 40 years the NFCM has been the primary central service and referral point providing assistance and support to the urban Aboriginal population of Montreal and their families, those migrating to or in transition by safeguarding their health, social, and legal conditions and by assisting these individuals in the achievement of their dignity and their quality of life. The NFCM is mandated to provide access and referral to health and social services, through central, suitable, and appropriate facilities where cultural, educational, recreational, and social activities can be held.
41	Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.	Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.	140771254RR0001	Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. (Ndinawe) has provided a wide range of services including shelter, recreation, education, and support since 1993. The programs and services of Ndinawe have been developed to provide Indigenous youth culturally appropriate support and resources to break the cycle of violence, poverty, homelessness, isolation, or dependency to which youth have fallen victim. To achieve our mission, Ndinawe provides a strong continuum of integrated programs and supportive services for Indigenous youth
42	Niagara Chapter-Native Women Inc.	Niagara Chapter-Native Women Inc.	107773111RR0001	Off Reserve Indigenous women, children and their families are our focus. Child Welfare, Legal Justice issues,, cultural continuity, education and health, primarily daily living, on all levels.
43	Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre	Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre	810931154RR0001	The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre is a culture and community based charitable organization that strives to enhance the quality of life and living for Indigenous people living in the city of Peterborough and the surrounding area. Our vision is a community where urban Indigenous people are healthy, capable, responsible, self-sufficient, respected as equals and culturally strong; living active, wholistic lives consistent with their culture and language, making meaningful contributions to their families and to a reconciled Peterborough society.
44	Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq / Kitikmeot Heritage Society	Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq / Kitikmeot Heritage Society	897090536RR0001	The Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq / Kitikmeot Heritage Society is a nonprofit Inuit heritage organization, and while we operate out of the May Hakongak Community Library & Cultural Centre in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, our focus is regional. We address projects of critical importance to the revival of Inuit culture, language and history. We focus on the critical needs of Inuinnait—a distinct regional group of Inuit living in the Central Canadian Arctic. The Inuinnaqtun language—the foundation of Inuinnait culture—has less than 600 fluent speakers remaining. By most estimates, it is a language that will be extinct in less than two generations. The disappearance of Inuinnaqtun precipitates the loss of culturally unique knowledge, relationships and engagements with the world. Faced with an urgent timeline, we have made an unwavering commitment to support the renewal of Inuinnait culture and the revitalization of Inuinnaqtun. We are guided by a finely honed Strategic Plan (2019-2024), with five priorities: Inuinnaqtun Language Survival, Knowledge Renewal and Transfer, Digital Strategies, Inuinnait Archaeology, and Building for a Sustainable Future
45	Plenty Canada	Plenty Canada	119094969RR0001	Pairing Indigenous knowledge with Western science, we foster worldwide environmental stewardship and sustainable community development.
46	POSITIVE LIVING NORTH: NO KHEYOH T'SIH'EN T'SEHENA SOCIETY	POSITIVE LIVING NORTH: NO KHEYOH T'SIH'EN T'SEHENA SOCIETY	140737875RR0001	As a leader in preventative health, we promote the holistic well-being of individuals and communities in Northern British Columbia. We are an Aboriginal AIDS Service Organization (ASO) that has a proven record of innovation, responsiveness, and commitment to all Northern residents. In response to the scope of the HIV epidemic in our community, we continue to provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS/HCV (PHAs), and address the greater need for prevention and education services.
47	Qaggiavuut! Nunavut Performing Arts Centre	Qaggiavuut! Nunavut Performing Arts Centre	782304893RR0001	Qaggiavuut strengthens the Inuit performing arts
48	Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society	Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society	865164438RR0001	We are devoted to supporting important community initiatives that uplift Heiltsuk youth and families. Our goal is to uplift an emerging generation of Heiltsuk leaders who are committed to the resurgence of our culture and to sustainable relationships with our lands and waters.
49	Quesnel Tillicum Society	Quesnel Tillicum Society	119107795RR0001	Since its incorporation in 1972, the Quesnel Tillicum Society has worked continuously in its mission to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of First Nations and other peoples, faced with adjusting to the social, economic and cultural lifestyles of the Community. The present Friendship Centre was built in 1974. With the long term goal of making a true difference economically, environmentally and socially through service to the community, guided by accountability and a strong code of ethics grounded in First Nations Principals, the Quesnel Tillicum Society has helped individuals and families surmount problems and achieve success for over 40 years in the Urban environment. Serving the City of Quesnel and Area, The Quesnel, BC Tillicum Society / Native Friendship Centre offers FAS info, drug & alcohol programs, employment information and counseling, youth outreach, and family support. In addition to providing Hall rental facilities for community events, The Quesnel Tillicum Society currently hosts an annual Pow Wow and an Aboriginal Day Celebration.
50	RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values & Environmental Needs)	RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values & Environmental Needs)	854840147RR0001	RAVEN raises legal defence funds to assist Indigenous Peoples who enforce their rights and title to protect their traditional territories.
51	Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre	Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre	863586640RR0001	We are a thriving cultural centre educating youth and visitors from around the world about our two distinct Nations that share this territory.
52	Tewegan Housing for Aboriginal Youth	Tewegan Housing for Aboriginal Youth	864514823RR0001	Tewegan Housing for Aboriginal Youth strives to interrupt Indigenous Homelessness in the lives of Inuit, First Nations and Metis young women ages 16 to 29 by offering a 12 room 24/7 culturally rooted transitional home. Our Mentors engage with young women to co-create space to identify strategies which interrupt immediate harms from colonization, support stabilization of cultural safety and build upon relational assets in urban Indigenous Ottawa. Each young woman is invited to self identify experiences of purpose, self-determination, connection, and belonging, restoring responsibilities and roles in an urban Indigenous community and bring youth voice and healing in Indigenous community development.
53	Tsi Kiónnheht ne Onkwawén:na Language Circle	Tsi Kiónnheht ne Onkwawén:na Language Circle	858863640RR0001	Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (TTO) Language and Cultural Centre (“Keeping the words alive") is a grass-roots organization comprised of dedicated staff and volunteers who are taking steps to ensure that Onkwehonwe’néha ("Mohawk language and culture") flourishes in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Our language and culture are the foundation upon which we thrive spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally. We envision a community where Onkwehonwe’néha is a part of all aspects of daily life.
54	The Circle Project Assoc. Inc.	The Circle Project Assoc. Inc.	891348591RR0001	Mission Statement “The Circle Project provides support and programs based on the Aboriginal vision of wholeness, balance and healing. By promoting positive human development, we encourage people to help themselves through education, cultural awareness, family and community.“ October 1997 The Circle Project Assoc. Inc. is an Indigenous organization providing Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Regina with programs and services based on a holistic philosophy consistent with the traditional beliefs of Indigenous culture. Our approach is both proactive (working for the prevention of problems) and reactive (working toward finding solution). The best way to overcome the problems facing many individuals and families in the community is to regain pride and self-esteem, become physically healthier, and grow spiritually. Circle Project, with the guidance of Elders, builds this holistic philosophy into all its programs and services. We are a registered, non-profit charity operating in good standing in Regina since 1988.
55	The Nihewan Foundation	The Nihewan Foundation	840654768RR0001	Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Nihewan Foundation is continuing to advocate for the development of Indigenous knowledge within the Canadian K-12 education system through bringing our prime initiative–the Cradleboard Teaching Project–to Canada. Cradleboard supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, teachers and schools by developing and distributing interactive Indigenous content for core curricula subjects required for graduation. Developmental funding is required to determine how best to situate Cradleboard Canada’s curriculum development and teacher training approaches within today’s Indigenous led processes and educational systems in each federal, provincial, territorial and Indigenous jurisdiction across the country.
56	Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund	The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund	784055915RR0001	The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all Canadians.
57	Ulnooweg Education Centre	Ulnooweg Education Centre	839518370RR0001	The Ulnooweg Education Centre has been focused on the delivery of a financial literacy product for First Nation governments. As a service, focused on assessing the financial health of indigenous communities, (so vital to providing community services and programs) we have seen the importance of good financial management providing ongoing support during crisis. Our Education Centre has also expanded its purposes to include more opportunities to teach and deliver educational programming to youth and adults which will strengthen their participation in the global economy. Especially including indigenous ways of knowing and being as part of a holistic approach to education.
58	Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation	The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation	735637126RR0001	The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation is a youth focused organization with two main purposes: To receive and maintain a fund or funds and to apply all or part of the principal and income therefrom, from time to time, to qualified donees; To advance education by providing publicly available scholarships and bursaries to Indigenous students to be used for post-secondary education. We do this by taking a leadership role in closing the gap between the philanthropic sector and Indigenous communities. It is our goal to create new funds, pursue investment opportunities and increase public understanding of the opportunities for Indigenous communities and philanthropy.
59	Yellowquill College	Yellowquill College	884729765RR0001	Yellowquill College is a First Nation led and operated Post-Secondary Institute which has been in existence for 36 years. We have graduated over 2500 Indigenous students who have found employment within their own First Nation community or Indigenous organizations or in the public sector. The Post-secondary portion of the College does not get Provincial or Federal funding and operates strictly on tuition income. The need to education First Nation/Indigenous people is so important in this day and age of reconciliation. They need an environment they feel comfortable learning in.
60	Rising Above Abuse Counselling Agency	Rising Above Abuse Counselling Agency	889485835RR0001	Initiated and governed by Indigenous people, Rising Above Abuse Counselling Agency is a Christian based registered charitable organization, offering hope and healing from a biblical perspective. Through teaching, counselling, music, support groups and resources, Rising Above seeks to educate concerning abuse issues, equip caregivers with tools to help those suffering from abuse and empower the abused to “rise above” the hold the past has had on their lives.
61	Niginan Housing Ventures	Niginan Housing Ventures	861514958RR0001	Mission: To create opportunities for healthy, safe, affordable homes for individuals and families of Indigenous ancestry in a culturally sensitive context.
62	Native Canadian Centre of Toronto	Native Canadian Centre of Toronto	107764722RR0001	Since 1962 the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto has been a key meeting place for all people, of all nations, from across Canada and all over the world. As Toronto’s oldest Indigenous community organization and one of the original Friendship Centres in Canada, the NCCT provides social, recreational, cultural and spiritual services for the Indigenous community and visitors alike. Our mission is to empower the Indigenous community in Toronto by providing programs that support their spiritual, emotional, physical and mental well-being.
63	Weengushk Film Institute	Weengushk Film Institute	864857487RR0001	Weengushk Film Institute (WFI), focuses on media arts and education, and is located on Manitoulin Island. WFI is a non-profit, charitable organization established by Dr. Shirley Cheechoo C.M. in 2002. "To Create a Reality for the Dreamer” Through an understanding of tradition, culture and identity, Weengushk Film Institute (WFI) advances the collection, preservation and representation of new creative voices. The development and recognition of Indigenous youth, at WFI, supports the important contribution of Indigenous stories to the Canadian arts landscape. While celebrating and sharing their voices, these emerging Indigenous artists learn market leading and life skills, as they begin their path towards inspired and sustainable futures. WFI is the first program of its kind to be certified by a Canadian University, and proud of their partnership with Brock University.
64	MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION (Project George)	MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION (Project George)	QD-111700	Project George is open to any youth who wishes to learn about Cree culture and traditions, but works primarily with youth who have been affected by poverty, family breakdown and the recent suicide trauma. Our mission is to bring at-risk youth into the bush to help them to connect with the land and Cree traditions for the purpose of recovery and personal growth. The Cree believe that the land is the source of knowledge, food and wellbeing. Programming at Project George is based upon participating in and learning traditional Cree bush skills. Cree ethics such as hard work and sharing are emphasized. Being in the bush increases self-esteem, confidence, hope and optimism, and ultimately helps to shift negative beliefs and behaviours. Youth learn that they are not alone, that there are alternatives to despair and that life is worth living. Since Project George began, the number of youth suicides in the community has steadily dropped.
65	The Circle of Turtle Lodge	The Circle of Turtle Lodge	845859016RR0001	The Circle of Turtle Lodge has been reviving, promoting, and restoring Traditional Anishinabe Culture in the Ottawa Valley since 1999. They are an independent Indigenous not-for-profit organization, and a registered charity, based in Deacon, Ontario, in unceded Algonquin Territory.
66	Outside Looking In	Outside Looking In	815517099RR0001	Through the transformative art of dance, Indigenous youth are inspired to pursue education, engage in self-expression, and celebrate empowerment. Outside Looking in provides a full life-cycle of programs to support Indigenous youth from high school to graduation, post-secondary education, and career readiness.
67	Qalipu Cultural Foundation Incorporated	Qalipu Cultural Foundation Incorporated	821570181RR0001	The Qalipu Cultural Foundation exists to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of the Mi’kmaq of Newfoundland and Labrador. We strive to inspire our people to proudly embrace their heritage and empower them to continue the traditions of our Ancestors.
68	Returning to Spirit	Retour à l’esprit (RAE)	824958920RR0001	Located in the center of Canada on Treaty 1 territory, Returning to Spirit is an Indigenous-led non-profit organization governed by a Board that has an equal number of Indigenous and non-Indigenous members. Together, with a valued team of experienced trainers and passionate partners, we have been delivering experiential reconciliation workshops since 2001. While reconciliation seems like a vague or unattainable concept, RTS breaks it down into small but impactful steps for everyone and anyone. Our work focuses on learning from the past, gaining the tools to make change in our present and being empowered to create a better future.
69	Women of the First Light	wapna'kikewi'skwaq	789814910RC0001	Bringing light and hope Wapna'kikewi'skwaq - Women of First Light recognizes that our world is out of balance. We are matricultural societies. The western imposed system has turned our world upside down and caused much harm to men, women, and children. We work to heal and empower women and men based on our traditional ways.
70	Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre	Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society	898202833RR0001	The Friendship Centre, a charitable organization provides programs in health, welfare, social services, human rights, culture, education, recreation and equality for all genders of aboriginal people of all age groups. The Friendship Centre emphasizes the philosophies and values of varied aboriginal cultures and traditions. With over 50 years of providing essential services to the urban aboriginal community, the VAFCS has helped families, youth, adults, elders and children maintain their aboriginal cultural ties and values.
71	Spo7ez Community and Cultural Centre	Spo7ez Community and Cultural Centre	863586640RR0001	We are a centre sharing meaningful experiences, educating all, and lifting our distinct Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl ways. Opened in 2008, our Cultural Centre, located in beautiful Whistler BC, embodies the spirit of partnership between two unique Nations who wish to preserve, grow and share our traditional cultures. It stands as a testimony to our proud heritage — from time immemorial to the present. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líḻwat7ul Cultural Centre (SLCC) in Whistler is a non-profit registered charity, an Indigenous-owned organization, and employs over 90% Indigenous peoples. All proceeds are invested into meaningful employment, training (including Indigenous Youth Ambassador Program) and cultural revitalization programs for the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat Nation), through the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Líḻwat7ul Cultural Centre. Our organization is the bridge between two realities: the consumerism of resort life in Whistler, and the people living on reserve at the outskirts of this opulence. We serve Indigenous staff and their families looking to make a positive change in the world. We provide meaningful employment, elevate Indigenous voices in the community, create a sense of belonging for Indigenous peoples, and provide the mental, cultural, and emotional support to help make that happen. One of the SLCC's goals is that poverty, suicide rates and low income status statistics decrease in our organization as equitable access to mental health and wellness increases. This is a lofty goal, as we are working to repair 200 years of systematic oppression, land displacement, and generational trauma.