Spirits of Place: The Narwhal expands coverage of Indigenous-led conservation with MakeWay’s support
MakeWay is excited to announce that we are supporting The Narwhal to increase coverage of Indigenous-led conservation through a powerful new series called Spirits of Place.* Since launching in 2018, The Narwhal has become a leading non-profit journalism organization in Canada, attracting over 5,000 members who support its nuanced environmental reporting. In March 2021, it […]
Uncolonizing the workplace using Indigenous Kinship building practices
CAPTION: Xhastin Land Based Healing Camp created by Xhastin (Yvonne Jack,) with the support of community Elders. Xhastin is of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation. Photo by kelsie kilawna. Written by kelsie kilawna As the late evening sun continued to shine on the mountains, our plane landed on the homelands of the Kwanlin Dün […]
What it takes to implement an Indigenous Protected Area: new report from MakeWay and The Firelight Group
A new research report from MakeWay and The Firelight Group sheds light on the experiences and perspectives of people involved in implementing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) agreements in the North.
Webinar: Implementing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas in Canada
Indigenous-led conservation is gaining exciting momentum in Canada. On May 30, MakeWay and The Firelight Group hosted an engaging panel discussion on successfully implementing Indigenous Conservation and Protected Area (IPCA) agreements.
Bo Aganaba, Executive Director of “Leading Change Canada”, joins MakeWay’s Board of Directors
MakeWay is excited to welcome Resiliency & Sustainability Advocate, Biboye (Bo) Aganaba (he/him), as the newest member of our Board of Directors! Bo is the Executive Director of Leading Change, where he is responsible for the operations, fundraising, and strategic planning of the organization. He lives and works from unceded Algonquin territory (Ottawa, ON). As […]
Supporting and connecting women leaders: meet the Womxn’s Leadership Collective for Nature and Climate Action
“I started at MakeWay at the start of the pandemic in 2020, and when I came on, others had been talking about creating the ‘Kitchen Cabinet’. It was such a beautiful space and way to connect. It was an intergenerational group. Twelve women who were meeting every three weeks on Fridays. I always left feeling […]
The Need for Seal Skin Processing Centres in Nunavut
In this interview, CBC Igalaaq talks with Emily Tagoona about the need for seal skin processing centres in Nunavut. This piece was translated by her daughter, Lori Tagoona, Senior Associate with MakeWay’s Northern program. Pauline Pemik: Welcome Emily Tagoona, thank you for joining us. I understand you went to Greenland to learn about Greenlandic approaches […]
4 Black-led Canadian Environmental orgs to support and follow: Black History/Futures Month and beyond
From environmental racism to climate justice to colonialism, Black leaders are standing up to address key environmental and social justice issues in Canada every day. This list highlights just a few of the many organizations that should be supported and celebrated this Black History/Futures Month and beyond. The Black Environmental Initiative (BE Initiative) The […]
MakeWay Submission to CRA
Last November, the CRA released draft guidelines for Grants to non-qualified donees, kicking off a 60-day consultation period. With recent changes to the Income Tax Act law, this guidance will serve as main resource for charities wishing to provide supports for non-charities delivering charitable work. We believe there are both positives and some key areas […]
Gratitude, learning and connection: meeting The Nawalakw Culture Project
In October, 2022, folks from MakeWay were invited by The Nawalakw Culture Project (Nawalakw) to spend time with their team in Alert Bay, BC. The Nawalakw movement is a catalyst for community renewal through language revitalization, wellness and healing in the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw territory in what is often referred to as the Great Bear Rainforest of […]
