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Inspiration

“This is not about altruism. This is about like minded people creating alliances of hope and change. In these kinds of alliances, everybody is a donor and everybody is a recipient.”

- Winnipeg gathering participant

 
 
 

Other Networks

 
AFFINITY GROUPS

The following organizations outside of Canada link the worlds of philanthropy with that of Indigenous Peoples:
 
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP)
An affinity group of the Council on Foundations and based in Akwesasne, NY. IFIP was formed to provide a venue for communications and resource sharing among international funders of Indigenous peoples, and a voice for increased, dedicated funding for international Indigenous initiatives. It publishes an Indigenous Peoples Funding and Resource Guide, available for purchase.
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)
Promotes, facilitates and celebrates philanthropic giving to Native communities from both Native and non-Native donors. NAP also provides professional development opportunities and support for Native Americans working in the field of philanthropy. Although US-focused, a number of their many resources and publications could be of value to Canadians working on these issues.  
Philanthropy Australia – Indigenous Affinity Group
Formed last year, this is the first affinity group to be formed under Philanthropy Australia, the umbrella organization for all Australian grant-making foundations.
   

CANADIAN NETWORKS

The following networks and umbrella organizations support foundations in Canada:

Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)
CFC is the membership organization for Canada's vibrant and growing network of 164 community foundations.

Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC)
PFC is a national membership organization for Canada’s independent, grantmaking foundations. It promotes the growth and development of effective and responsible foundations and organized philanthropy in Canada through provision of membership services, resources and advocacy.

Canadian Environmental Grantmakers Network (CEGN)
CEGN is a network of over 50 organizations working to expand the scope and effectiveness of grantmaking in support of the Canadian environment.