• Healing through education and awareness at Nignen Women’s Shelter

    The Nignen Women's Shelter in Natoaganeg, New Brunswick, has recently been established to serve 15 Mi'kmaw and Wolastoqiyik communities. It is the first Indigenous women's shelter located on First Nation land in New Brunswick and is looking to provide a culturally safe space for women in need.

  • Empowering Indigenous Women and Children Through Cultural Healing

    Gignoo Transition House near Fredericton, New Brunswick, has been a sanctuary for Indigenous women and children since 1993. The organization helps families overcome the impact of intergenerational trauma stemming from Canada’s history of residential schools, Indian day schools, and the 60s scoop. At Gignoo, vulnerable and at-risk families find support and protection as they look to heal and break cycles of trauma in their communities.

  • Supporting Indigenous Leadership: Keptin’s Regalia for a Spiritual Leader

    Funding from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) allowed the Diocese of Charlottetown's St. Bonaventure Parish initiative to support Keptin Benny Sark's new role as a spiritual leader of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council.

  • Empowering Traditions: Listuguj Powwow

    The Listuguj Powwow stands as a vibrant cultural cornerstone in Atlantic Canada, drawing thousands of attendees from Mi'kma'ki, surrounding provinces and the United States. The Powwow is not only an opportunity for cultural exchange but also a means to heal historical wounds and foster unity.