Grants and Contributions

This contribution supports Lyackson First Nation’s Guardian Program with initiatives such as managing trails, kayak pull out sites, protecting archeological/culturally sensitive sites, and engaging with/educating visitors to their Island. It will also provide opportunities for youth members to work with the Guardian Program, which could become their career path.

This contribution provides support for Search and Rescue training program that will greatly enhance the ongoing capacity building that has been occurring with the Indigenous youth and community members of the Coalition of First Nations with Interests in Riding Mountain National Park.

This grant supports Makivvik Corporation with capacity building for tourism and infrastructure to provide Inuit with more opportunities to connect with their homeland in both the Kuururjuaq and Torngat Mountains parks and share their stories. This will help strengthen Inuit roles as stewards of these lands and help preserve and share Inuit Knowledge.

This contribution supports UNESCO’s activities related to the World Heritage Convention, in particular for the continued efforts of the World Heritage Centre to recognize the role of Indigenous Peoples in identifying, managing, protecting and presenting World Heritage.

This contribution supports the participation of Mikisew Cree First Nation in important wood bison-related conservation efforts taking place in Wood Buffalo National Park.

Host the Our Water, Our Right, Our Life Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba

To improve the ability of affected communities to understand and use marine information To improve the capacity of affected communities to understand and use marine information. To support projects designed to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system protect Canada's marine ecosystems and increase Canadians' awareness of and capacity to participate in marine safety. To support purchase and installation of infrastructure and equipment to improve local access to training for remote and isolated communities Indigenous and Inuit peoples and women.

Indonesia faces a critical challenge in safeguarding the health and well-being of mothers and newborns. Despite having over 344,000 registered midwives in 2023, a 16% increase from the previous year, the nation grapples with an extremely high maternal mortality rate. The 2020 census revealed a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 189 per 100,000 live births. This places Indonesia among the top three countries with the highest MMR in Southeast Asia, a stark contrast to regional peers like Singapore with an MMR of just 7. Midwives are often the cornerstone of maternal healthcare in Indonesia, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to doctors and hospitals is limited. By enhancing their capacity and professionalism, this project aims to empower these frontline healthcare providers and contribute to a significant reduction in maternal mortality.

Strengthening regulatory frameworks will ensure greater accountability and standardization across midwifery training institutions. This involves supporting evidence-based development of national regulations to improve accreditation processes and elevate the quality of midwifery education. By establishing clear national standards, the project aims to address inconsistencies in midwifery graduates' skills, as highlighted by fluctuating pass rates in national competency tests since 2015.

Enhancing pre-service education will equip midwives with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services. This includes updating and strengthening curricula to reflect international best practices, particularly in crucial areas like emergency obstetric and newborn care. The project will also prioritize equipping midwives with the skills to respond effectively in humanitarian crises, a critical need in disaster-prone Indonesia.

March 2025 – The population in Gaza continues to grapple with severe shortages of food, healthcare, medical supplies, clean water, and fuel. The UN estimates that the entire population of Gaza, more than 2 million people, require emergency assistance. Concurrently, the West Bank is facing escalating violence, significant displacement, and movement restrictions, all of which are worsening the overall humanitarian crisis.

British Columbia Lake Stewardship Engagement Initiative