By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment  A lot has happened since my last post. As the pandemic’s fourth wave continues to persist, Jill and I welcomed our second (and almost [...]

September 30 has been declared the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The federal holiday commemorates and honours the experiences of those who survived the residential school system, as [...]

Despite the pandemic, by the end of 2020, Inspirit had transitioned 98% of our portfolio to increase positive social and environmental impact. The lone asset class that had yet to be transitioned [...]

By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment  With a first dose in my arm, I’m feeling like we’re finally seeing the first rays of light at the end of the tunnel. There’s still a long [...]

OCAD University is offering a special virtual Nigig Regalia Residency program from May to August.   The nine-week program is focusing on regalia, Indigenous cultural garments and items worn [...]

Women in View has announced the release of the 6th On Screen Report, a report that documents women’s employment in Canada’s publicly funded screen-based media from 2018 to 2019.  The report finds [...]

Inspirit Foundation’s 100% Impact Portfolio is a Finalist, 2021 Responsible Investment Association (RIA) Award for Integration.  Launched in 2020, the RIA Leadership Awards recognize the [...]

In May 2020, SKETCH, a not-for-profit that works with youth navigating marginalization and poverty through the arts, launched Project Home–a capital campaign to purchase its studios located in [...]

Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy, a documentary about the opioid crisis in the Kainai First Nation in Alberta, won the Rogers Audience Award and the Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award at [...]