IRF Project Collections
Projects Supported by the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
(New projects added every month)
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.
A Healing Workshop For Residential School Survivors and Their Families
The legacy of residential schools and day schools casts a long shadow of trauma, affecting not only those who attended but also their children and grandchildren.
At Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, an Indigenous Parish in Maskwacis, Alberta, the journey toward healing has been a central focus for many years. This commitment to healing involves not only the Church but also collaboration with Indigenous organizations in the region.
The Parish is planning to build a healing pavilion, featuring aisles and a platform, and surrounded by traditional gardens.
Walking in two worlds – Healing Through Cultural Workshops
The Children, Family, and Community Services (CFCS) branch within Catholic Social Services (CSS) provides support and housing for high-risk youth who have faced trauma and abuse, as well as shelter for vulnerable women and children escaping domestic violence.
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.
Health, Culture and Resilience Initiative of Métis Nation of Powell River
The Health, Culture and Resilience Initiative reconnects community members in the qathet Regional District (Texada Island, Lasqueti Island and Savary Island) in British Columbia with their lost culture and traditions. Through a series of cultural workshops, gatherings and food sustainability initiatives, the program promotes healing, education and Reconciliation.
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.
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.
