Nawalakw
About us Many pieces of Executive Director K’odi Nelson’s life had to come together for him to envision Nawalakw. One part of his journey was as an elementary school teacher teaching students their endangered language. K’odi would take kids out on the land, and within days they would learn more in an outdoor classroom than […]
Qqs Projects Society
About us “We’re here to be in service to community,” Executive Director ‘Cúagilákv (Jess Housty) describes talking about Qqs’ open mandate. Formalized in the late 1990s but with roots much deeper than that, Qqs carries out a variety of programs and offers various services that, on the surface, might not seem connected. “The common thread […]
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 […]
