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Dreams, Stories, and Fish Fry Feast

Reflecting on MakeWay’s Saskatchewan Program Gathering at Youth Haven  by kelsie kilawna  “Watch your step as you get into the boat,” says Captain Tubby, as we step off the wood panel dock into a fishing boat on Woodland Cree homelands.   Climbing aboard the fishing boat under the guidance of Captain Tubby, the sun casting its […]

Innoweave moves to MakeWay

There is an illustration of three people sitting at a park bench on a teal green background. The Innoweave and MakeWay logos are below.

Innoweave moves to MakeWay to grow, transform, and support capacity strengthening across the charitable and nonprofit sector We are pleased to announce that after 12 years in operation at the McConnell Foundation, Innoweave has moved to MakeWay Foundation. The move signals a new chapter for Innoweave and an opportunity to evolve and provide more capacity […]

MakeMay Media Mentions: May 2022

MakeWay Media Mentions is a monthly roundup of news, podcasts, and videos featuring MakeWay and projects on our Shared Platform.    MakeWay in the News  B.C. government announcing investment in watershed health  Global News | Richard Zussman  The B.C. government has announced $30 million in grants to restore and maintain ecosystem services and watershed health […]

New funding from B.C. a strong step towards a sustainable legacy for watershed health

Today, the Province of BC announced it will provide $30 million for partnerships that empower local leaders to secure a sustainable future for their watersheds and the communities that depend on them. Of this funding, MakeWay Foundation and Watersheds BC (a project on MakeWay’s shared platform) will steward $15 million specifically to support Indigenous-led projects for watershed health.

A Flipped Power Dynamic: Philanthropists Must Apply To A Council Of Aunties To Fund To These Indigenous Groups

Article shared from Future of Good: Funders and grantmakers often wield considerable power over their fundees, determining what gets funded, when and how. The Right Relations Collaborative flips this power dynamic by putting Indigenous aunties in the driver’s seat. The model is firmly rooted in a local territory, but offers a new approach to grantmaking that could inspire a shift in funding relationships across the country.

More than 25 Canadian Funders join the call to act on climate change

November 9, 2021 — More than 25 philanthropic actors have signed on to the Canadian Philanthropy Commitment on Climate Change in its first month. The pledge is the first of its kind, and commits signatories to integrate climate considerations in all areas of work. In a video shared on social media from the annual UN […]

MakeWay announces open call for new Board Members

The MakeWay Board of Directors has always valued a diversity of opinions and lived experience, a wide variety of professional skills and ways of knowing, and representation from across Canada. Currently we are seeking individuals that also could bring expertise in government relations, communications, and philanthropy.

Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) wins inaugural BC Reconciliation Award

This press release was printed in full by the Office of The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, on April 26th, 2021. The British Columbia Reconciliation Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British […]

On the Land funding creating lasting memories in N.W.T.

This article was originally published by CBC News on April 17th, 2021. Grant Dunn needed a moment to take it all in. After snowmobiling out on the land for an overnight trip with a group of Grade 7 to 9 boys, he watched as they knelt around a moose carcass, taking turns skinning the hide. “I’ve […]

Vision, partnership, and perseverance: new conservancy protects sacred Tahltan land in northwest B.C.

landscape in tahltan region

A new conservancy will protect sacred Tahltan land adjacent to Mt Edziza Provincial Park, enabling the permanent protection of cultural and ecological values. MakeWay is privileged to have been able to support this work by providing funding, working to convene relationships between philanthropic funding partners, and helping steward relationships between funders and the Tahltan Central Government.

MakeWay welcomes Maxine Ifill to Board of Directors

Algonquin Anishinabe Nation /Ottawa, ON – Today MakeWay announced the appointment of Maxine Ifill (she/her/elle) as a Director of the Board. Maxine is an innovative team builder with a longstanding commitment to serving Black communities and feminist organizations. Currently, Maxine is a Senior Director with the Government of Canada. Throughout her professional career she has […]

MakeWay welcomes Leslie Campbell to Board of Directors

Vancouver, BC / Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh  – MakeWay today announced the appointment of Leslie Campbell (he/his) as a Director of the Board. Leslie is a food justice advocate with a background in tropical agroecology and community food security. He is the Senior Coordinator, Special Projects with FoodShare Toronto, where he supports […]

Blending Philanthropy and Investment Makes an Impact

This article was written by Joanna Kerr and originally appeared in print in The National Post and in digital format on September 29, 2020. Donors and foundations are seeking new ways to increase the impact their funds have on pressing social and environmental issues, leading to innovative and integrated solutions. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and inequality […]

Seven N.W.T. youths embark on week-long expedition to explore Great Slave Lake

Kira Young has lived on Great Slave Lake for most of her 14 years but doesn’t know much about it, scientifically. That’s about to change as she and six other students from across the N.W.T. embarked on a week-long science expedition Saturday aboard a research vessel to uncover some of the lake’s secrets.

Funding provides essential skills, training to Downtown Eastside workers

Up to 26 people living and working in the Downtown Eastside will gain new training to enhance their skills as recycling workers, thanks to new funding from the Government of British Columbia.

Binners’ Project will receive over $115,000 from WorkBC’s Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) Employer Sponsored Training program to deliver classroom training and practical experience to employees who are at risk of layoff.

Why some of Canada’s richest millennials want to pay more taxes

Many people wish for lower tax bills and more money in their bank accounts. But a group of young, rich Canadians want the federal government to tax them more.

About 200 wealthy people aged 18 to 40 belong to Resource Movement, an activist group that is expanding across Canada. Their mission is to reduce inequality between Canada’s wealthiest people and the rest of the population.

Nicole McDonald joins MakeWay as Director of National Programming and first Indigenous Director

September 16, 2020 For Immediate Release Algonquin Anishinabe Nation / Ottawa, ON –Nicole McDonald will lead MakeWay’s national program strategy, connecting efforts across existing MakeWay programs in the Pacific, the North, and Manitoba, and pursuing emerging opportunities for MakeWay to build partnerships and solutions that enable nature and communities to thrive together. Based in Ottawa, […]

N.W.T. film kicks off Canada-wide, pandemic-themed documentary series

In a remote camp in the Northwest territories, Melaw Nakehk’o documented her family passing time in isolation while the territory was in lockdown mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nakehk’o is an activist and Dene/Dënesųłiné artist, originally from Fort Simpson, N.W.T. She made her first Hollywood debut in 2015 when she played the character Powaqa in the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Revenant.

She’s also a recognized community leader and helped revive and teach moose hide tanning techniques, work which initiated a resurgence of the practice. As well, Nakehk’o is a founding member of Dene Nahjo.

Teams paddle and swim 50km in 6 hours for Lake Erie Challenge

Working in teams, seven athletes swam and paddled 50 kilometres from Amherstburg to Leamington in under six hours for the Lake Erie Challenge. The Lake Erie Challenge is hosted annually in support of the Lake Erie Guardians and the Canadian Freshwater Alliance.

Shopify partners with Indigenous organizations reducing barriers to entrepreneurship

This article was originally published on Shopify on June 21st, 2020. Shopify believes in making commerce better for everyone, including reducing the barriers to starting a business and supporting more voices in entrepreneurship. For centuries, Indigenous peoples have confronted systemic racism and injustices, institutionally and otherwise. Over the last year, we’ve been developing our plans […]

Binners’ Project: Record earnings while keeping neighbourhoods clean

This article was written by Gordon McIntyre for The Province. It was published on June 18th, 2020. It has come a long way since it began in Vancouver in 2016, when winners collected a total of $116, 596 for their own pockets. This year that number was $285, 502. Binners put a record amount of […]

New funding for womens’ and girls’ initiatives in the North

17 June 2020 For Immediate Release IQALUIT – MakeWay (formerly Tides Canada) and the Canadian Women’s Foundation have launched a new strategic grantmaking program in service of women and girls in Canada’s territories and Inuit regions. With new gendered challenges emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, including possible increases in violence against women, empowerment of women […]

MakeWay Stands with Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racism Movement

On the anti-racism activism taking place around the world currently, and conflicts between police and activists standing up against anti-Black racism and violence.  Across Canada and for too long Black People, People of Colour, and Indigenous People have faced violence and systemic racism. We must do more than be outraged: we must take action and be willing to risk our […]

Tides Canada welcomes Darcy Riddell as Director of BC Program

Vancouver, BC – Based in Vancouver, Darcy will lead program strategy for Tides Canada in the pacific region, and will work with the team and partners to provide solutions, grants, and services that advance environmental and human wellbeing across the region. Darcy will also engage partners to advance policy issues, and grow strategic partnerships with […]

10 lessons from COVID-19 that could help us save the planet

This op-ed written by Tides Canada CEO Joanna Kerr article was first published by the National Observer on April 17, 2020.    Like many of us these days, I find myself wavering between despair and hope. In the depths of the COVID-19 crisis, words like “unprecedented” do not adequately reflect the magnitude of this massive […]

COVID-19 is highlighting Canada’s digital divide. What can we do about it?

This article written by Jack Graham was originally published on Future of Good on April 16th, 2020. As the COVID-19 crisis shifts our lives online, many Canadians still take for granted their internet connection and the access that comes with it: the opportunity to speak with family members and friends, take meetings with colleagues, or […]

How Tides Canada is Responding to COVID-19

The Tides Canada team – from coast to coast to coast – are continuing daily operations, working remotely with flexible scheduling so they can be in the best possible position to help others during the COVID-19 public health emergency. As an organization, we recognize our privilege in being able to continue to work from home […]

Tides Canada responds to misinformation regarding the Coastal Gaslink and Wet’suwet’en situation

Tides Canada shares the serious concern of many Canadians around the suffering being experienced by communities due to the conflict of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline on Wet’suwet’en territories. Yes, Tides Canada has made charitable donations over the years to support Wet’suwet’en environmental and cultural stewardship, including fish tagging and cultural programs. This information has always […]

Tahltan awarded $3.9 million for establishing protected and conserved areas with Indigenous-led land use planning process

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”]August 21, 2019 – The federal government has approved $3.9 million for the Tahltan Central Government in Northwest BC for their project Establishing Tahltan Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Through the Tahltan Nation Land Use Planning Process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”15px” woodmart_hide_large=”0″ woodmart_hide_medium=”0″ woodmart_hide_small=”0″ woodmart_hide_extra_small=”0″][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”]The Tahltan region is home to diverse communities and ecosystems like […]

DigitalNWT initiative receives $2.7M to provide digital literacy resources across Northwest Territories

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_larger=”no”]Inuvik, NT – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced a contribution of $2.7M to support DigitalNWT, a new initiative aiming to strengthen the foundation of community-based digital literacy in the Northwest Territories. DigitalNWT will develop resources and courses customized for the unique needs of people living in the communities across the territory. […]

Report confirms 4,000 jobs through a sustainable salmon aquaculture industry in B.C.

VANCOUVER – Today the Fraser Basin Council published a report which confirms significant job creation potential of land-based salmon aquaculture in British Columbia. The Report, entitled “RAS Atlantic Salmon Industry on Vancouver Island Financial Model & Economic Impact Analysis,” concludes that 4,000 jobs would be created during the construction phase of RAS facilities and an additional 2685 […]

Tides Canada welcomes Aerin Jacob and Denise Williams to Board of Directors

Vancouver, BC – Tides Canada today announced the appointments of Aerin Jacob and Denise Williams to its Board of Directors. Denise Williams is Chief Executive Officer of the First Nations Technology Council, and a member of Cowichan Tribes. Dr. Aerin Jacob is a Conservation Scientist at the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. “Aerin and Denise […]

National Charity Tides Canada announces Joanna Kerr as President and CEO

Vancouver, BC – Tides Canada’s Board of Directors announced today that Joanna Kerr will join the organization as President and CEO. Joanna served for the last five years as the Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada. Before this, she was the first female Chief Executive of ActionAid International, a global federation working with over 15 million […]

NWT On The Land Collaborative Releases 2017 Annual Report

Today, the NWT On The Land Collaborative releases its second annual report. The 2017 Report shares highlights from the past year, including new partners, the first annual learning trip, and the creation of a community of practice for land-based programs with a mental health focus.

Tides Canada appoints Jane Rabinowicz to board of directors

Jane Rabinowicz

Today, Tides Canada announced the appointment of Jane Rabinowicz to its board of directors. Rabinowicz has 20 years’ experience in advancing community leadership at local, regional, national, and international levels and driving change in food sovereignty.

Setting the record straight: the facts about Tides Canada

There have been a number of media stories and blog posts in recent weeks that have raised issues regarding foreign funding in Canadian elections, some of which have asserted incorrectly that Tides Canada Foundation has been involved in partisan political activity. We seek to correct the record and share the facts on Tides Canada.

Sandra Inutiq joins Tides Canada as Senior Associate, Inuit Nunangat

Tides Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Inutiq as Senior Associate, Inuit Nunangat. Based in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Sandra will share responsibilities with Steve Ellis, Program Lead, Northern Canada in leading and expanding Tides Canada’s northern programs.

Tides Canada welcomes Liisa O’Hara to board of directors

Liisa O'Hara

Today, Tides Canada announced the appointment of Liisa O’Hara to its board of directors. O’Hara has had a diverse career in business and industry oversight, most recently, serving as Commissioner to the British Columbia Utilities Commission for 10 years.

First Nations and Province sign marine plan implementation agreements

Tides Canada congratulates the dedicated First Nations and the Province of BC on signing the implementation agreements for the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plans for BC’s North Pacific Coast. Tides Canada is proud to provide project administration for MaPP and host The Great Bear Sea Fund to support MaPP’s ongoing work.

New survey reveals how mainstream society views Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

The results show that an increasing majority of non-Aboriginal Canadians recognize at some level the historic disparities and current challenges facing Aboriginal Peoples in this country. And this understanding underlies widespread public support for the principle of reconciliation and for taking actions to find meaningful solutions.

Tides Canada selects Program Consultant team to develop NCN Canada program

Tides Canada and The Nonprofit Centers Network are pleased to announce the launch of The Nonprofit Centres Network Canada (NCN Canada) – a new program at Tides Canada, created to address the unique needs of Canadian organizations involved in nonprofit shared spaces and social purpose real estate projects.

Tides Canada welcomes Chris Little as Director of Finance

Chris Little, Director of Finance

Tides Canada welcomes Chris Little, CPA, CA, to the team as Director, Finance. In this role, Chris provides management and oversight of the accounting, financial reporting and budgeting processes, and risk management strategy.

Final agreement will permanently safeguard 85 percent of Great Bear Rainforest

Today First Nations governments and the BC government, with the support of ForestEthics Solutions, Greenpeace, Sierra Club BC and five forestry companies, announced the fulfilment of the Great Bear Rainforest Agreements. Eighty-five percent (3.1 million hectares) of the remote wilderness region’s coastal temperate rainforests are now permanently off-limits to industrial logging.

Tides Canada celebrates remarkable conservation success today for Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest

First Nations, the Province of British Columbia, logging companies, and environmental organizations have achieved a remarkable success—the final conservation and human well-being agreement for the Great Bear Rainforest (GBR) has been officially announced today. By working together, a diverse set of interests have produced the most comprehensive conservation and commercial forest management plan of this scale in North America, and perhaps on Earth.

Raising salmon on land makes business and environmental sense

A healthier and more sustainable way to produce salmon is not only possible, but it’s becoming a business reality at an innovative facility in British Columbia. New data from the Kuterra project, which raises Atlantic salmon on land near Port McNeill, B.C., points to big opportunities in sustainable seafood.

Science Integrity Project releases statement of principles for sound decision-making in Canada

Tides Canada believes that strong public policies, informed by the best available evidence and analysis, ensure better outcomes for Canadian people and improve our democracy. Today, The Science Integrity Project sparked a national conversation on the role evidence should play in public policy development and decision-making. Tides Canada is home to and has provided funding for the Science Integrity Project.

First Nations and Province complete marine plans

Marine management took a step forward, with the completion of plans under the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) for the North Pacific Coast; a co-led partnership between BC and 18 coastal Nations. Photo: BC Government.

Marine management took a significant step forward today, with the completion of plans under the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) for the North Pacific Coast; a co-led partnership between the Province of B.C. and 18 coastal Nations.