IRF Project Collections

Projects Supported by the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund

(New projects added every month)

Pillar One

Healing and Reconciliation for Communities and Families

The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund supports initiatives that address the historical trauma, intergenerational impacts and systemic injustices faced by Indigenous people.

Grants are provided for programs and projects that promote emotional, mental and physical healing for communities and families, ultimately contributing to a path of reconciliation and restoration of
well-being.

  • Bilijk First Nation Honours Residential School Survivors

    Bilijk First Nation, located along the Saint John River in New Brunswick, is home to nearly 700 on-reserve members. The community is looking to create a special space to honour its residential school Survivors - a place where Survivors, their families and visitors can come together to remember, reflect and heal.

  • Learning and Healing with Ojibwe Spirit Horses (2023 and 2024)

    Mādahòkì Farm, located in Ottawa’s Green Belt, is Canada’s only Indigenous Agri-Tourism destination and working farm. With a mission to preserve Indigenous culture and heritage, the farm offers projects, training programs and cultural events that connect visitors to the land and Indigenous traditions.

Pillar Two

Culture and Language Revitalization

Preserving and revitalizing Indigenous cultures and languages allows Indigenous communities to reconnect with their rich cultural heritage and traditions.

Through grants provided for language revitalization programs, traditional arts and crafts or cultural education initiatives, Indigenous traditions and identities are celebrated and can be passed down to future generations.

  • Reconciliation Through Art for Kooshkopayiw Métis Artist Collective

    The Kooshkopayiw (Awakening) Arts Collective, a vibrant community of Métis artists, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Métis culture through the power of art. Their mission is rooted in the belief that art is not only a way to express identity but also a means to keep traditions alive for future generations.

  • Skʌna Nʌyotyelʌhake’ (We will have Peace) Language Preservation Program

    Like many Indigenous communities, Oneida Nation of the Thames in Ontario is facing a language crisis. With only 23 fluent first-language speakers remaining - all over the age of 65 - the community knows that time is running out to pass down their language to the next generation. Most of these speakers are limited in their ability to serve as teachers, making it even more urgent to create a plan to preserve their language.

Pillar Three

Education and Community Building

Education and community building are key drivers of reconciliation efforts. Funds provided for educational programs, workshops and community-building activities can help bridge knowledge gaps, strengthen ties between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and promote a deeper understanding of Indigenous history, experiences and knowledge.

  • Carlton Comprehensive High School Celebrates Indigenous Day

    At Carlton Comprehensive High School on Treaty 6 Territory in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, over 60% of the student population is Indigenous. For these students, cultural identity and pride are key to building self-esteem and a strong sense of community. That’s why Carlton’s annual Indigenous Day Celebration has become such an important tradition at the school, bringing together students, staff, and community members to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

  • The Fight Against Fentanyl Symposium

    In Regina, Sasketchewan’s North Central neighborhood, the fentanyl crisis has hit Indigenous communities particularly hard. The impact of the opioid has been devastating, leading to a significant increase in overdose deaths, especially among Indigenous youth.

Pillar Four

Dialogues for Promoting Indigenous Spirituality and Culture

Grants are available to support programs, gatherings and events that facilitate the reconnection with and celebration of Indigenous spirituality and cultural practices.

These initiatives are an opportunity to foster awareness and appreciation of Indigenous worldviews, values and spiritual beliefs and contribute to a more inclusive society where Indigenous voices and traditions are honored and respected.

  • Talitha Koum Society Creates Space for Learning and Reconciliation

    The Talitha Koum Society (TK) in Coquitlam, BC has been dedicated to empowering women struggling with addiction, helping them build healthy and fulfilling lives. Through its supportive housing, 12-step programming and life-skills training, TK provides women with the tools they need to recover and thrive.

  • Celebrating culture and tradition at the St’át’imc Declaration Gathering

    The St'át'imc Declaration Gathering is an annual event that brings together the St'át'imc people, a First Nation located in the southern Coast Mountains and Fraser Canyon region of British Columbia.