It was developed in collaboration with the Arctic Funders Collaborative and aims to support Indigenous self-determination, cultural preservation, and community-led development.
To strengthen Indigenous charitable organizations, and support them to expand and scale their impact, EleV has partnered with the Arctic Indigenous Fund and other Indigenous-led charities across Canada. Indigenous organizations have deep knowledge about how best to meet the needs of their communities while contributing to self-determination. By investing in, and working with, Indigenous-led charities, this initiative aligns with and honours Indigenous worldviews including values of gifting and sharing, reciprocity, mutual responsibility, and respect.
This partnership includes:
• Convening learning and storytelling activities and building a Community of Practice to support the development of a cohesive and collaborative Indigenous-led philanthropic ecosystem
• Raising awareness of Indigenous-led charitable organizations to generate new opportunities within the charitable sector, with governments, and with private and public organizations
• Demonstrating how Indigenous-led approaches to community development and service can impact and transform education and work opportunities for Indigenous youth
• Supporting partners’ programming and partnerships in service of Indigenous community and youth education, work opportunities, and holistic well-being
