Supporting The Canadian Library

The next chapter in Reconciliation Small Change Fund is committed to acting on the 94 Calls to Action defined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and turning Reconciliation into on-the-ground

River Rocks Grassroot Project

Empowerment through music and dance We supported a dance and lyrical Hip-Hop youth project. Participants learned music and video production skills through a series of workshops. The youth produced socially

Nadowasiin – Spirit Stone Pipestone Carving Project

Community elders sharing sacred knowledge We funded pipestone carving workshops to bring together elders and youth in the community. At the workshops, youth learned the sacred art of pipestone carving

Indigenous Nation to Nation – Youth Relearning Indigenous Governance Practices

Allyship and connections between nations We supported Mattagami youth seeking inspiration and knowledge from Indigenous allies. We sent a youth delegation to Ottawa and Akwesasne to rekindle relationships with Anishinaabe

Garden River First Nation Youth Council Project

Facilitating opportunities for Indigenous youth We facilitated mentorship opportunities and free professional development workshops for youth in the Garden River First Nation Youth Council. Youth also had the opportunity to

Supporting Accessibility for Indigenous Youth

Identifying support gaps for youth We supported research into the needs of Indigenous youth with special needs, including sponsoring a search for an expert in American Sign Language (ASL) to

Lunaapeew Youth and Elders Coming Together Project

Connection between youth and elders We supported Lenape youth who planned, organized, and hosted an Elders and Youth Gathering within the Delaware Nation (Moraviantown). Throughout the gathering elders shared traditional

Youth Initiatives

Connecting Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth We sent two youth on the trip of a lifetime to the Indigenous ancestral site Mushuau-nipi, situated on the George River. At this campsite Indigenous