What We’re Learning About Foundation Investment Transparency in Canada
Growing calls for equity and accountability are pushing philanthropy to become more transparent. Some foundations now share more about their operations, governance, and grantmaking. But the largest share of foundation wealth—investments—has been largely left out of the conversation. A few foundations have started to disclose aspects of their investing, often around impact investing, but unfortunately […]
How the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative Centres Learning and Unlearning
At MakeWay, we are proud to host several funding collaboratives that support positive change across Canada. Funding collaboratives are an innovative way for funders to pool resources, share knowledge, and reduce burdens on community partners—creating deeper and more coordinated impact. By applying to a collaborative rather than multiple individual funders, grant seekers often face simpler […]
Slowing Down to Move Forward: Rethinking Our Board Recruitment
At MakeWay, we’re continuously learning. Part of our learning journey is to stop and ask if what we’re doing is serving our mission and our aspirations. We find ourselves at one of those moments, and so, as an organisation we are reimagining how we recruit for our board of directors. We’ve learned that our current […]
MakeWay Welcomes Alex Sardar as New President and CEO
NEWS RELEASE – MakeWay’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that today Alex Sardar has joined the organization as its new President and CEO. Alex brings more than 20 years of experience as a trusted partner to communities advancing transformative change. His work has helped catalyze social movements and strengthened democracy, human rights, and […]
An Asset-Based Approach to Economic Development in the North
Cover image: Kluane National Park and Reserve, part of the traditional territory of the Southern Tutchone in the North (Photo by: Kalen Emsley) Mining has played a significant role in the Yukon’s economy, providing jobs, supporting communities, and contributing to exports. For decades, it has been a vital part of life in the Yukon for […]
Solidarity Across Sectors: Why Charities Should Stand with Canada Post Workers
Published by MakeWay’s Research and Policy Department Postal workers play a vital role in our communities and the charitable sector. They help keep people connected and make sure we all have access to essential information and services. As postal workers prepare for a possible strike, those of us in the charitable sector have an opportunity […]
The Next Step: Unique Funding Model for Indigenous Groups Now Fully Independent
We’re celebrating a special milestone for the Right Relations Collaborative (RRC), an Indigenous-led initiative that grew within MakeWay and is now transitioning into a fully independent organization. This transition is not only a testament to the strength of the model and the clarity of its leadership—it’s a powerful expression of self-determination. Being a good home […]
Watershed Reflections: Celebrating Indigenous-led Watershed Security work across ‘British Columbia’
Early this spring, members, partners, and friends of the Indigenous Watersheds Initiative (IWI) gathered to celebrate the leadership of First Nations communities across ‘British Columbia’ who are stewarding and restoring their watersheds. Watershed Reflections celebrated some of the First Nations communities and organizations leading this work and marked the end of IWI’s three-year funding initiative. […]
Self-Determination Through Food: Gaagige Zaagibigaa’s Impact in Northern Ontario
After a thoughtful pause, Gaagige Zaagibigaa returns stronger than ever with its flagship Self-Determined Household Support Program—an inspiring conversation with project director Amber Sandy. Amber is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, with Anishinaabe ancestry on her father’s side and German and English ancestry on her mother’s. She grew up in […]
By the North, for the North: NJTI on Reclaiming Narrative Sovereignty with Trainings Rooted in Community
In late 2019, a diverse group of Indigenous and Northern media professionals gathered around veteran Northern journalist Sara Minogue’s kitchen table. The group, including notable figures such as Paul Andrew, Louie Goose, and Marie Wilson, confronted two critical questions: where are the Northerners and Indigenous journalists in our newsrooms? And how do we bring them […]