Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation

The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation is run by leaders and chiefs from Mi’kmaq and Maliseet communities which seek to strengthen the relationship between the philanthropic sector and Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada. Funds can come from registered charities, individual, or even corporate donors to invest in meaningful opportunities for Indigenous communities such as scholarships, grants, child and/or elder care, arts, health, or emergency supports.

Indigenous Insight

Indigenous Insight is a business based in British Columbia created Maynard Qwastånayå (Tla’amin Nation), who is certified by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) as an Indigenous cultural and sensitivity trainer. He aims to help businesses establish their Indigenous engagement strategies by providing them with a better understanding of the diversity of Indigenous peoples’ cultures.

McConnell Reconciliation Initiative

This is a private economic plan that seeks to reduce the socio-economic gap that exists between Native and non-Native people. Its goals are to develop and fund projects in collaboration with different Indigenous communities. Following the standards set out by the United Nations Sustainable Development goals,

Guidelines for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Offenders: Toolkit

This is a useful toolkit for anybody in the legal profession, or aiming to end up there in the near future because Indigenous issues regarding the legal system in Canada are one of the worst lasting impacts of colonialism. This document was created in collaboration with the Law Society of Ontario and the Indigenous Bar Association in 2018.

Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations

The Conference Board of Canada Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations (CCAR) seeks to contribute to the mutual pursuit of “dynamic, collaborative, fair, and constructive Corporate-Aboriginal relations and interests”.  CCAR serves public and private sector Aboriginal Relations executives and Aboriginal groups, with members including corporate Aboriginal thought leaders, who are all interested in building relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business: Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) is a certification program run by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business which confirms corporate performance in Aboriginal relations in three levels (bronze, silver, gold).

Four Winds Wellness Centre

Four Winds is owned by registered family therapist Jann Derrick who is of Mohawk ancestry.  The Centre offers workshops, including “Returning the Children to the Centre of the Circle”, which would benefit professionals working with Aboriginal families.  The workshop includes an experiential activity called “Box-Circle”, which imparts Indigenous understandings of family and community relations and the impact of colonization.  

Indigenous Corporate Training

This firm, initiated in 1994 by Robert (Bob) Joseph Jr. aims “to help individuals and organizations work effectively with Aboriginal peoples”.  A workshop and book have been developed called “Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples”.   The firm does public workshops and on-site training for a wide variety of clients.