Foundational Stones Archives

Making the dream of a good night’s sleep a reality for Whitesand First Nation

Written by True North Aid on November 29, 2021. Posted in Blog, Housing, News, Project Updates, Projects.

Making the dream of a good night’s sleep a reality for Whitesand First Nation Written by Emily Everett, Operations Manager for True North Aid The morning of November 9th, my colleague Erin...

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Written by True North Aid on September 12, 2021. Posted in Housing, Projects.

A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP In 2022, True North Aid spent nearly $800,000 providing 759 bed sets to 38 communities. We are grateful for our donors and generous contributors that made this possible. ...

Moon Time Sisters – Manitoba

Written by True North Aid on May 25, 2021. Posted in Health.

MOON TIME SISTERS MANITOBA Donate Moon Time Sisters was founded by Métis woman, Nicole Racette White, after she read a story about young students missing school due to lack of access to menstrual...

Indigenous Youth Opportunities Program

Written by True North Aid on April 27, 2021. Posted in Current, In Development, Projects, Self-determination.

Happy National Aboriginal Peoples Day! On National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2021, True North Aid was excited to launch the Indigenous Youth Opportunities Program (IYOP). Since then, IYOP has awarded...

Learning from the Land – Supporting Cultural Programs

Written by True North Aid on December 8, 2020. Posted in Current, Education, Food, Projects.

Learning from the Land supporting culture in Nelson House, MB and Buffalo Narrows, SK True North Aid plans to provide assistance to Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtnwak Collegiate (NNOC)...

MOON TIME SISTERS – BRITISH COLUMBIA

Written by True North Aid on November 11, 2020. Posted in Health, News, Projects.

MOON TIME SISTERS British Columbia DONATE Moon Time Sisters BC is the British Columbia Chapter of Moon Time Sisters, a volunteer-led organization initiated originally in Saskatchewan...

Aklavik Sewing Project

Written by True North Aid on October 9, 2020. Posted in Foundational Stones, Hope, Projects.

Just a Sewing Machine Project Helping to continue culture in a northern community In Northern Canada, sewing machines and creating warm clothing is an essential way of life...

Learning from Home: Supporting First Nations Education during Covid-19

Written by True North Aid on September 23, 2020. Posted in Current, Education, Projects.

LEARNING FROM HOME SUPPORTING FIRST NATIONS STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 Help students in First Nations communities Learn From Home. A $40 donation gets a backpack of school supplies...

BRIDGING THE GAP – A WALK TOWARDS RECONCILIATION 2021

Written by True North Aid on September 5, 2020. Posted in Education, Events, Foundational Stones, Projects.

BRIDGING THE GAP A WALK TOWARDS RECONCILIATION 2021 Join True North Aid in a walk towards reconciliation on the trails of Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Reflect upon Canada’s past...

From Bag to Bannock – Flour Project 2020

Written by True North Aid on August 24, 2020. Posted in Current, Food, Foundational Stones, Projects.

Flour is an essential staple food for those living in northern communities in Canada. From baking bread to thickening sauces and so much more, flour is an important resource for families. With...