
The St’at’imc Northern Tribe Powwow Arbour
A Powwow is an opportunity for all people - Indigenous and non-Indigenous - to gather and celebrate Indigenous languages, cultures, and practices. Most importantly, Powwows are a place for Indigenous people to reconnect to each other and find their way home, to their people, language, culture and self-identify.

Supporting Food Security in the Community of Houpsitas
The First Nation community of Houpsitas is located in Kyuquot Sound, on the Northwest coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Community members navigate life on their traditional territories while grappling with food security issues that are exacerbated by inflation and the high cost of transporting goods to the marine-only accessible village.

Grant Supports Healing and Education for Residential School Survivors
The Future Generations Foundation, formerly known as the NIB Trust Fund, is responsible for managing compensation allocated for Residential School Survivors under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The programming supported by the funds focuses on generational healing, connections with Elders, revitalization of culture, language, and community and better education, employment, income, and standard of living outcomes for Indigenous peoples.

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.

Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse in Rural Communities
One in six men experiences childhood sexual abuse, a haunting statistic that has often been silenced, particularly within Indigenous communities. Kimberlite Media confronts this painful reality with "The Cost of Silence #UsToo – Healer’s Edition," a DVD training program and resource aimed at supporting those helping to heal survivors of childhood sexual abuse, specifically focusing on male survivors.

Empowering Indigenous Voices for Positive Change
Despite ongoing commitments and efforts towards Truth and Reconciliation, the lasting impacts of colonization continue to persist in Canada today. Indigenous people experience micro-aggressions, discrimination and outright racism in society, institutions and work environments, leading to struggles with cultural identities, feelings of hopelessness, and hesitancy to pursue opportunities due to fears of unfair treatment.

Embracing Indigenous Knowledge in Environmental Advocacy
The Sierra Club BC (SCBC) is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its support for Indigenous communities grappling with environmental challenges, climate change impacts, and the need for cultural revitalization and healing. With a 50+ year history dedicated to biodiversity and climate change issues, SCBC recognizes the critical need to align its efforts with Indigenous Knowledge, Rights, and priorities.





