Canadian Charities Helping Indigenous Communities in Canada - True North Aid | Canadian Charity Supporting Indigenous Communities

Before you give, do some homework and look into the charity you are supporting. Here are a few things to look for; Are they a registered charity? How are they using the donations to benefit the communities they are serving? Are they accountable?

HERE ARE SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS:

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THE GORD DOWNIE/CHANIE WENJACK FOUNDATION

Downie-Wenjack Fund was started by Gord Downie. It propagates the Chanie Wenjack story and encourages schools, businesses and the corporate sector to answer Gord Downie’s call to action for reconciliation.

INDIGENOUS YOUTH ROOTS

Formally, Canadian Roots Exchange, IYR is a registered charity that provides Indigenous-based leadership, learning, and experiences to every youth who participates in our programs. IYR organizes three main types of activities: leadership training programs, workshops, and gatherings.

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INDSPIRE

People focused on the value of education may be interested in donating to Indspire. This organization helps Indigenous students in Canada complete their post-secondary education for a successful future.

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HONOURING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Honouring Indigenous Peoples is a Rotarian organization created in partnership and consultation with indigenous people. It honours indigenous people by supporting educational efforts and encouraging all Canadians to be aware of indigenous issues, history and culture, guided by the initial treaties.

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I LOVE FIRST PEOPLES

I Love First Peoples empowers Indigenous children and youth to succeed through education and the motivation to stay in school. We bridge communities through practical projects that promote reconciliation and education. Through our celebrity platform, we also raise awareness about reconciliation across Canada and around the globe.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INDIGENOUS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Canada’s Indigenous Housing Partnership partners with Indigenous families and communities to help create safe and decent places to live through affordable homeownership. To make this program sustainable in the Indigenous communities we partner with, we also provide skills and training opportunities to Indigenous youth and women to equip them with the trade skills they need to maintain and/or build new homes in their communities. To learn more about our Indigenous Housing Partnership, please visit www.habitat.ca/ihp.

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INUIT TAPIRIIT KANATAMI

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is a national representational organization protecting and advancing the rights and interests of Inuit living in Canada as well as working to improve their health and wellbeing.

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FIRST NATION CHILD AND CARING SOCIETY

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society was founded in 1998 at the Squamish First Nation. They work to ensure the safety and well-being of First Nations youth and their families by providing support through education, public policy campaigns, and resources. The organization hosts an annual Have a Heart Day event that celebrates 500 local students and involves over 40 schools and organizations with over 2,000 people. They also provide awards and scholarships to recognize the work that groups and individuals do to ensure equity for First Nations children. Further, they have hosted over 160 public education events that attracted thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.

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INDIGENOUS NEIGHBOURS PROGRAM

Indigenous Neighbours Program strives to build respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people by:

1. Teaching Mennonite constituents on Indigenous history, rights and issues using workshops, speaking engagements, publications and online resources.

2. Facilitating opportunities for MCC constituents and Indigenous partners to build respectful relationships.

3. Collaborating with Indigenous partners on advocacy to promote positive political, social and economic change for Indigenous Peoples.

4. Providing opportunities for international exchanges between Indigenous people. In all programs we partner with Indigenous people, relying on their knowledge to guide our work.

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HELPING OUR NORTHERN NEIGHBOURS

Helping Our Northern Neighbours was born in July of 2014 after it was discovered that prices for food and other goods in Northern Canada were unbelievably high when compared to their counterparts in the south. They are an organization that forms partnerships with those in the north to try to give them a hand up and support and encourage the development of local initiatives to assist the people while we and others work toward bringing awareness to the conditions that exist and until a permanent solution can be found and implemented.

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NOTJUSTTOURISTS

NotJustTourists is a not-for-profit Canadian organization that encourages tourists to take a suitcase of donated medical supplies with them to the places they travel.

There are chapters throughout Canada and they have delivered over 10,000 suitcases to 82 countries around the world, including communities in northern Canada.

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INDIGENOUS AWARENESS CANADA

Indigenous Awareness Canada offers Online Indigenous Awareness Training and facilitates in-person workshops. Their mission is to assist you, and all Canadians, to learn about Canada’s Indigenous People and to help non-indigenous Canadians and Indigenous peoples move toward reconciliation. They offer Indigenous Awareness Certification and Training approved by employers across Canada. Beyond Indigenous awareness training, Indigenous Awareness Canada can help you succeed with your organization’s needs for meaningful Indigenous Consultation and successful Outreaching, Recruitment, and Retention of Indigenous employees.

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CIRCLES FOR RECONCILIATION

Circles For Reconciliation is to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples as part of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The means to achieve this will be the establishment of small grassroots gatherings of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples in discussion circles.

NOTE: This list is only partial.