Indigenous Watchdog

About Us “How are stakeholders going to be held accountable?” That was the foundational question Douglas Sinclair had about the TRC Calls to Action that sparked the creation of Indigenous Watchdog (IW). Douglas created a website designed specifically to track and report on what each stakeholder is doing and/or not doing to advance reconciliation. He […]

The Circle on Philanthropy

About us As one of the only organizations working in the space between Indigenous philanthropy and settler philanthropy, The Circle has shapeshifted and grown since its inception in 2008.  At the time, an informal network of Indigenous and settler leaders within the philanthropic landscape started to emerge and recognize the value in more funding to […]

Indigenous Perspectives Society Centre Of Excellence In Community Education

About us IPS is unique in the space it operates within, the programs they offer, and even their very structure. In an effort to expand profits and claim independence from government funding and grants, IPS is both a charitable society and a social enterprise, which supports a business arm that can earn income while also […]

Arctic Funders Collaborative

Indigenous peoples make up a majority of the population in the expansive Arctic region. Founded in 2005, the Arctic Funders Collaborative (AFC) is grounded in Indigenous philosophies and values around land connection, culture, and generosity. The AFC is uniquely situated in the space between Indigenous-led initiatives and funders supporting work in the Arctic.  Talking about […]