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.

  • Honouring a Sacred Promise

    Shockwaves rippled across Canada and the international community in 2021 with the discovery of suspected unmarked graves in British Columbia. For the people of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and Indigenous people across Canada, it confirmed what they already knew: that hundreds of loved ones who had never returned home from residential school remained forever children.

  • 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.

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.

  • Michif Language Revitalization Circle Community Outreach (2024)

    For many Métis people, discovering their cultural heritage has been a journey of revelation and rediscovery. Métis youth are seldom exposed to Michif language and culture, as older generations grapple with a legacy of shame surrounding their identity. Organizations like the Michif Language Revitalization Circle (MLRC) are working to mend these connections and reclaim Métis heritage.

  • Ticmup Cultural and Education Centre Project

    Ticmup, a non-profit society founded in January 2021, is dedicated to preserving and promoting Nuu-chah-nulth family cultural teachings, language, and art through collaborative efforts with Indigenous and non-Indigenous allies.

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.

  • Teach For Canada-Gakinaamaage’s mission to bridge Canada’s education gap

    Teach For Canada-Gakinaamaage steps into this educational gap by collaborating with remote Nations to recruit dedicated teachers, offering community-focused training, and providing comprehensive support.

  • St. Kateri Bursary paves the way for Indigenous students

    Providing financial support for Indigenous students in their educational journey is a key part of reconciliation. Bursaries often play an important role in opening the door to continuing studies, fostering self-esteem, and cultivating skills that students can later contribute to their communities.

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.