Canada By Canoe x True North Aid

Canada by Canoe is more than an expedition—it’s a mission to inspire, explore, and make a difference. This record-breaking 8,000+ km journey across Canada is being undertaken to raise funds and awareness for True North Aid. Led by three passionate adventurers—Will, Georges, and Nolan—this journey combines a love of the outdoors with a commitment to creating a real, lasting impact. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, this 200+ day expedition will connect Canadians through a shared purpose: supporting communities in need.

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Our Mission

To provide practical humanitarian support to northern and remote Indigenous communities in Canada.

Many Indigenous peoples who live in the most remote regions of the country experience an extreme lack of access to essential and affordable resources. In addition, Indigenous peoples experience ongoing negative impacts of forced assimilation, restrictive policies, and displacement. Examples include residential schools, intergenerational trauma and many other policies under the Indian Act 1876.  Therefore, Indigenous peoples in Canada face striking inequities in health and wellness outcomes, education, food, economic sovereignty and housing security, particularly those living in northern and remote communities. 

True North Aid believes that Indigenous self-governance and self-determination are key to addressing these inequities and empowering Indigenous peoples to build a brighter future. 

About Us

Many Indigenous peoples who live in the most remote regions of the country experience an extreme lack of access to essential and affordable resources. We believe in empowering Indigenous peoples to build a brighter future.
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Stones of Support

The Stones of Support help us to define projects based on various levels of need and support. This includes self-determination, health, food, reconciliation, housing, water, education and culture.
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Our Projects

Each of our projects are built upon self-determination efforts and community champions who seek ways to enrich and empower their communities. Our goal is to provide pratical humanitarian support to northern and remote communities.
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Projects

Northern Reads

We’re proud to promote literacy and provide culturally relevant books…

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Supporting A Good Night's Sleep

In July of 2024, Lisa, our Operations Manager, along with two representatives from Silk & Snow, travelled to Bloodvein River First Nation in Manitoba to help with the delivery and set up of brand new bed sets.  Bloodvein River First Nation received the bed sets including a bed frame, mattress, mattress protector, sheets and a pillow, through our program, A Good Night’s Sleep. Please enjoy this video highlighting our trip beautifully created by Silk & Snow’s, Reynard Li.

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Rikki, Cormorant Lake, Manitoba
Community Champion

“It is truly remarkable that there are organizations like True North Aid that take the time and dedication to seek and secure support for northern communities such as us.”

Geraldine, Canoe Narrows, Saskatchewan
Community Champion

“I have learned that anything is possible all you have to do is dream and ask. True North Aid has been a godsend to our community.”

Richardson Wealth
Donor

We are inspired by the vital humanitarian support that True North Aid provides to northern Indigenous communities, and Richardson Wealth is honoured to support this charity’s bold mission.

Stones of Support

The foundation of our work.

Our Stones of Support help us to define projects based on various levels of need and support. This includes self-determination, health, food, reconciliation, housing, water, education and culture.

Housing

Culture

Food

Reconciliation

Self-Determination

Water

Health

Education

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Contact Us

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Have questions about our programs? Need help with a donation? Would you like to hold a collection drive for supplies and want more details? Would you like to volunteer? Get in touch!

(226) 444-3385

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True North Aid fulfills its humanitarian and educational mandates across Canada, working alongside northern and remote Indigenous communities that reside on unceded territories and lands covered by Treaties.


It is a privilege and honour to build relationships through collaborative efforts that uphold Indigenous-led, community-centred initiatives.