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Canadian investors launch Impact United to mobilize capital for social change

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Leading investors across Canada publicly launched a movement that seeks to mobilize billions in capital towards tackling our most pressing problems, from climate change to housing affordability to inequity.  The initiative, known as Impact United, is a national peer-led movement and community of investors seeking to mobilize capital towards social, economic and environmental justice, comprised of … Continued

Inspirit makes capital commitment to help launch Foundation for Black Communities

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Together with the Laidlaw Foundation, the Inspirit Foundation uses our capital to help launch a new foundation to support Black communities. On Wednesday, March 10th, Future of Good, a digital online publication, recognized Inspirit Foundation and the Laidlaw Foundation capital transfer to support a new philanthropic organization focused on supporting Black communities – Foundation for … Continued

IndigiNews Nominated for Three Prestigious Awards

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IndigiNews, an Indigenous-led media outlet has been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Reporter Kelsie Kilawna of the Okanagan team was nominated under the categories Best Photojournalism and Best Continued News Coverage of a Story. Check out media coverage of the COPAs here. Winners will be announced in February 2020. Kelsie along with … Continued

Indiegraf: Media Incubator Wins Spring Impact Investor Challenge

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Indiegraf, a national Canadian independent media platform won the Spring Impact Investor Challenge for making high-quality news accessible to communities. The Spring Impact Investor Challenge is an eight-week online program that helps start-ups raise capital through a series of workshops and networking opportunities with impact investors. Indiegraf competed against 19 companies to win $100,000, provided … Continued

Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) Streams for Free

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Led by Indigenous women, Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) is a fashion, craft, and textiles festival featuring over 50 limited edition Indigenous-made collections, films featuring 19 designers, a digital art exhibition, and a virtual pop-up marketplace. IFWTO streamed from November 26 to November 29, 2020 for free. Check out media coverage here. The festival takes place every two … Continued

IndigiNews Nominated for Three Prestigious Awards

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IndigiNews, an Indigenous-led media outlet has been nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). Reporter Kelsie Kilawna of the Okanagan team was nominated under the categories Best Photojournalism and Best Continued News Coverage of a Story. Check out media coverage of the COPAs here. Winners will be announced in February 2021. Kelsie along with … Continued

The Sisters Project Features in Elle Magazine

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The Sisters Project, a photo series by Inspirit grantee Alia Youssef was featured in Elle magazine. The series combats negative stereotypes of Muslims by celebrating and sharing their stories. Alia has photographed and interviewed over 160 women from 12 cities and eight provinces. Check out media coverage here and learn more about the project here.

Project Pandemic: Canada Reports on COVID-19 Makes News

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Project Pandemic: Canada Reports on COVID-19 made news by highlighting barriers faced by First Nations Communities in Saskatchewan. Many communities are far from healthcare facilities, endure crowded housing, have a large aging population, and have difficulty accessing personal protective equipment. Project Pandemic is a data-sharing collaboration designed to support Canadian news organizations by providing local … Continued

imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival Founders Win Meritorious Service Decoration

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imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival founders have won the prestigious Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) for showcasing Indigenous filmmaking talent around the world. Founders Cynthia Lickers-Sage, Lisa Steele, Kim Tomczak, and Wanda vanderStoop are the proud recipients of the award. The Meritorious Service Decorations recognize Canadians for exceptional achievements that bring honour to our country. Read more here.   Inspirit … Continued

Indigenous 150+ Podcast Series Launches During National Day of Indigenous Peoples Week

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As part of the Indigenous150+ Youth Ambassador program, Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth from over a dozen communities came together online to engage in cross-cultural learning and develop recording, editing, and storytelling skills. The result was the creation of over 40 podcasts by Indigenous youth, thought leaders, artists, and storytellers. The campaign launched during the week … Continued