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Director of Operations - MakeWay - MakeWay MakeWay is hiring a strategic and solutions-oriented Director of Operations to help strengthen the core of how we work.

We’re #hiring a Director of Operations to strengthen the core of how we work at MakeWay—building better systems, supporting teams, and sustaining impact. Learn more & apply: makeway.org/job/director...

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It's not just food for the body — traditional meals feed First Nations elders' souls | CBC News First Nations elders forced from their homes by wildfires are getting a little taste of home — thanks to volunteers coming together to cook traditional food for them.

Hard times show the strength of community—and we’re seeing that in Northern Manitoba, where First Nations Elders forced from their homes by wildfires are getting a little taste of home thanks to volunteers coming together to cook traditional food for them.

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MakeWay Welcomes Alex Sardar as New President and CEO  - MakeWay 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 t...

MakeWay is thrilled to share that Alex Sardar has joined the organization as our new President and CEO. A lifelong advocate for democracy, human rights, and community-led change, Alex brings over 20 years of experience supporting social movements around the world.

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Board of Directors - MakeWay - MakeWay MakeWay is seeking new members for the Board of Directors. We are especially interested in individuals with experience with non-profit board governance and have demonstrated commitment to our mission,...

Interested in contributing your time and talents to a meaningful mission and organization working at the intersection of the environment and social justice? Apply to be part of MakeWay's Board of Directors! ✍️ Deadline: August 1

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An asset-based approach to economic development in the North - MakeWay During the panel, Steve explained how MakeWay’s Northern Program supports communities across the northern territories and Inuit Nunangat that are exploring

What if economic development built on the strengths and assets already present in the North? That’s the question our Northern Program Lead, Steve Ellis, explored during a recent conversation hosted by To Swim and Speak with Salmon & @cpawsyukon.org.

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A graphic for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Above the words, there are three images. The first has a ribbon skirt and moccasins; the second, a woman showing children a hide; the third, a person using an ulu to cut meat.

Today, we celebrate Indigenous joy, strength, and the abundance of summer. 🌞 National #IndigenousPeoplesDay and the summer solstice are a time to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and a time to gather, give thanks, and reconnect with the land. Let us know how you're marking the day!

We loved this @imaginecanada.bsky.social conversation with @edenfineday.bsky.social on cultural safety in the workplace. Tune in below 🎧 and get a pen and a paper ready—you'll want to take notes!

Progress Pride flag with the words "Pride is joy. Pride is belonging. Pride is protest"

As #PrideMonth begins, we’re holding space for everything it means: joy and grief, reflection and resistance. We wish you a safe and beautiful Pride, and together, let's keep dreaming and fighting for a world where 2SLGBTQIA+ people are safe, supported, and seen. 💖

Associate, Yukon - MakeWay - MakeWay MakeWay is seeking a dynamic Associate to join the Northern program team. The Associate, Yukon will provide funding, support, and advice to a northern portfolio of environmental stewardship, social ju...

🚨 The deadline to apply to join our team in #Whitehorse is coming up fast. Make sure to get your application in by Thursday, June 5. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Solidarity Across Sectors: Why Charities Should Stand with Canada Post Workers - MakeWay Published by MakeWay’s Research and Policy Department

Postal workers play a vital role in our communities and the charitable sector. As they fight for fair wages, job security, and safe working conditions, it’s a moment for those of us in the sector to reflect on how our work intersects and to stand in solidarity.

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The next step: Unique funding model for Indigenous groups now fully independent | Future of Good “We hope to see more funders step up, listen, and commit to the deep, relationship-based work required to truly support Indigenous sovereignty."

Celebrating a big milestone for Right Relations Collaborative, which has grown within the MakeWay community and is now stepping into full independence—ready to thrive on its own terms.

Story by @odetteauger.bsky.social for @futureofgood.bsky.social ✍️

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Associate, Yukon - MakeWay - MakeWay MakeWay is seeking a dynamic Associate to join the Northern program team. The Associate, Yukon will provide funding, support, and advice to a northern portfolio of environmental stewardship, social ju...

We’re hiring in #Whitehorse! MakeWay is looking for a full-time Associate to lead grantmaking & support projects in the Yukon.

See the full details below and apply by June 5! 🗓️

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Advertisement for Northern Program Coordinator job posting for MakeWay.

Want to support people doing powerful work on the land and in their communities? MakeWay is hiring a Northern Program Coordinator to support grantmaking and Shared Platform projects in the North. Apply by May 31.

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Time to shift from acknowledgement to action for Indigenous wellbeing: experts | Future of Good Organizations wanting to advance Indigenous wellbeing in the workplace must prioritize hiring Indigenous people, say those working in the sector.

Missed the @futureofgood.bsky.social Changemaker #WellbeingSummit? Catch up with key takeaways from our very own Talitha Tolles, who shared practical steps organizations can take to support Indigenous staff in feeling well and truly included. Read her insights below:

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Poster for Inner Activist's Conscious Use of Power training in May 2025.

Ready to shift your relationship with power? Don’t miss this Vancouver training on the conscious use of power from #InnerActivist, a project of MakeWay. This course will help you explore your relationship with power & build the skills to become a more effective ally.

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Celebrate seven new storytellers in Hay River The Northern Journalism Training Initiative is hosting a showcase and celebration on Thursday of graduates from its recent training program.

Congrats to the graduates of the Hay River journalism training, hosted by the #NorthernJournalism Training Initiative—a project on MakeWay’s #SharedPlatform. They honed their interview skills, media setup, and content creation, learning from Indigenous journalists. 🎙️

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Poster advertising a new program from kinSHIFT called "Table Talks." Text overlaid on top of an image of a campfire says "Do you want to contribute to reconciliation? Table Talks can help move the dial in your community or workplace."

Do you—or your organization—want to move the dial on reconciliation? Join #kinSHIFT’s Table Talks, a peer-learning space for settlers to engage in courageous conversations on reconciliation. ✍️ Sign up & learn more: kinshift.ca/table-talks/

See you soon! 👋

2025 Symposium on Conservation Impact - Salazar Center for North American Conservation The 2025 Symposium will explore how we accelerate nature-based solutions and use the power of our economy to be a positive force for nature.

How do we navigate a changing world while caring for land, water & community? The #SalazarCenter Symposium on Conservation Impact (May 5-7, Vancouver) will explore how conservation is evolving amid political, ecological & social change. ✍️ Register here: salazarcenter.colostate.edu/2025-symposi...

Event graphic for "What Wellbeing is Missing: Indigenous Peoples and Perspectives," a 2025 Changemaker Wellbeing Summit session taking place on March 26 at 1:00 PM EST. Under the title of the event and session, there are photos of the four panelists: Alexandra Baron, Michael Redhead Champagne, Talitha Tolles and Shannon VanRaes.

Attending the @futureofgood.bsky.social Changemaker #WellbeingSummit next week? Don't miss Talitha Tolles, our Sr. Manager of Learning & Wellbeing, who will share her experiences building workplace wellbeing practices that reflect the needs of Indigenous staff.

Register here: tinyurl.com/mr74thws

First Nation members received last King Charles Medals - My Powell River Now Two recipients received the last King Charles III Coronation Medals in Island and Coast ceremonies. Starting in February, multiple medal ceremonies took place on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coas...

Congratulations to our friend, K'odi Nelson, founder of the #Nawalakw Culture Project, on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal in honour of his incredible contributions to Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw communities!

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📣 New fellowship for First Nations women! 📣

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we're co-hosting the First Nations Women Transforming Conservation alongside the Indigenous Leadership Initiative 🧵🌎

Manitoba’s Seal River watershed closer to permanent protection | The Narwhal The watershed surrounds the province’s ‘last truly wild river.’ Could it soon be a huge new protected area?

Exclusive: Government leaders are one step closer to formally protecting the 50,000-square-kilometre Seal River watershed, which is more than 99 per cent intact, reports @jsrutgers.bsky.social for The Narwhal and the Winnipeg Free Press: thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sea...

The Leadership Fund-accepting applications - Feed Opportunity The Leadership Fund is a new grant program the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security piloted in 2024. Learn how to apply for 2025.

The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security is offering grants of $1,500 or $3,000 to help emerging and experienced leaders invest in self-directed learning opportunities that strengthen their work in food security. Apply by April 14, 2025 ✍️ #NonprofitFunding

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Qikiqtani Inuit Association to receive $270M in conservation funding Inuit-led conservation efforts in various marine ecosystems in the Qikiqtani Region received a $270-million funding commitment Thursday from the federal government and other donors.

For millennia, Inuit have cared for the Arctic Ocean, which in turn sustains their way of life. Now, the #SINAA Agreement strengthens this connection, supporting Inuit-led conservation for generations to come.

Congratulations to the #Qikiqtani Inuit Association!

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Gaagige Zaagibigaa: Self-Determination Through Food Gaagige Zaagibigaa returns stronger than ever with its flagship Self-Determined Household Support Program.

After a thoughtful pause, #GaagigeZaagibigaa returns with its flagship Self-Determined Household Support Program, now reaching more First Nations households in Northern Ontario than ever.

Learn about the impact in our conversation with Project Director Amber Sandy:

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Supporting Wellbeing builds capacity with Fort Simpson training A group that uses land-based programming to address mental health challenges is heading to Fort Simpson to train much-needed facilitators.

Supporting Wellbeing is empowering land-based program leaders in the North with culturally relevant mental health response training.

Curious about the approach? Learn more via @cabinradio.ca and discover how to apply for upcoming training:

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Senior Manager, People, Engagement, and Learning - MakeWay - MakeWay MakeWay is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, People, Engagement, and Learning to contribute to the people strategies that support our mission of helping nature and communities thrive t...

We're hiring a Senior Manager in the People, Engagement and Learning team. A strategic advisor and trusted leader, collaborating with senior leaders and employees to implement #Equitable, people-centred ‘HR’ practices that align with MakeWay’s values.
📢 Apply here: makeway.org/job/senior-m...

By the North, for the North: NJTI on Reclaiming Narrative Sovereignty with Trainings Rooted in Community - MakeWay In late 2019, a diverse group of Indigenous and Northern media professionals gathered around veteran Northern journalist Sara Minogue's kitchen table. The

Who gets to tell Northern stories? For too long, it hasn’t been Northerners.

The Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI) is changing that by empowering Indigenous and Northern journalists to share their own stories, in their own voices.

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4kwz5hcw

Dr. Ingrid Waldron’s Unexpected Journey to a Landmark Victory Against Environmental Racism in Canada—and What’s Next - MakeWay The past decade has been nothing short of extraordinary for Dr. Ingrid Waldron, whose research inspired a Netflix documentary co-produced by Elliot Page and

The past decade has been nothing short of extraordinary for Dr. Ingrid Waldron. In our #BlackHistoryMonth profile, Dr. Waldron shares her unexpected journey to confront environmental racism in Canada and what she's focused on next.

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