Do you live, work, or are from a remote community? Do you have a great idea for your community but need help figuring out how to start? Want to find out more about True North Aid's initiatives and have your questions answered live or hear from others? We're having a LIVE Information Session on Thursday,…
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage in. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week’s topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link…
On Sunday, April 7th, from 12-5pm, True North Aid will host a celebration of Indigenous culture through education at the Knottwood Community Centre, in Edmonton. This event is called A Taste of Indigenous Canada. Together, we will enjoy traditional food, a Powwow 101 workshop, and local Indigenous vendors will be present to purchase from. We're…
Through this program, communities can apply for one standard package per student, which includes the following: a backpack (optional), pencils, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, pencil sharpener, ruler, pencil case and notebooks. Applications are due May 17th, 2024. You can apply for school supplies HERE. To ensure fairness and equal opportunity, communities that…
A day to celebrate the culture, contributions and accomplishments of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
Nunavut Day, which is annually celebrated on July 9, commemorates passing of two Nunavut acts. The Canadian Parliament passed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993. Nunavut officially split from the Northwest Territories and became a Canadian territory on April 1, 1999.
The Ricing Moon represents balance, harmony and the future. This is a time when wild rice is typically harvested and a ceremony is conducted. Wild rice is known as the “good berry” and is highly nutritious.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9th each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's Indigenous population.
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage in. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week's topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link…
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week’s topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link to…
In addition to serving remote, northern Indigenous communities with humanitarian aid, our organization further commits to providing Settlers with reconciliatory opportunities to engage in. This discussion series was created in response to: Each week an engaging, interactive digital email containing information of the next week’s topic will be emailed to you. Additionally, a Zoom link…
The Reconciliation Walk is an educational opportunity for non-Indigenous people, in particular, to learn about the history we were not taught in school, as it will present the truth about Canada’s justification for the establishment of residential schools in a self-guided timeline and its resulting harm against Indigenous people then and today.This event is FREE…
