Welcome to Shared Value Solutions' biweekly funding and news digest. We hope it finds you well.
This week we share some of our favourite Indigenous businesses and artists who offer beautiful and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Read on for our usual roundup of interesting new funding opportunities and inspiring stories from across Turtle Island. Stay safe and well, everyone!
Talk around the SVS virtual watercooler lately has been on Indigenous businesses for our holiday shopping this year. We put together a list of some of some of our favourites businesses and artists who are creating beautiful and unique items sure to please everyone on your list. But there's more! We want your help expanding our list! Read on for our gift guide and leave us a comment with your favourite Indigenous businesses.
A new program announced by CMHC that is allocating $500M under the Projects Stream (application based process). Indigenous governing bodies and organizations are eligible to apply. CMHC will provide up to 100% in capital contribution funding to cover eligible residential construction costs. The goal of the program is to create up to 3,000 new permanent affordable housing units, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations. The project also prioritizes energy efficient builds and homes that exceed accessibility requirements. Applications are due December 31, 2020
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Any Indigenous-led organization or Indigenous-serving organization working to foster resilience in Inuit, Metis and First Nations communities anywhere in Canada can apply for resiliency funds ranging from $5,000 to $30,000. The Fund has been accepting applications beginning on June 16th, 2020 and is ongoing. The Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund is being developed by Indigenous philanthropic knowledge holders and is being incubated with support from Community Foundations of Canada.
The Government of Canada announced that an additional $305 million will be added to the Indigenous Community Support Fund. It will be distributed through a combination of allocations directly to First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership, and needs-based funding, which will be application driven. Further details will be forthcoming
The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for funding for projects across the country under the Sport for Social Development Projects in Indigenous Communities initiative, with two funding streams available. The Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities initiative is addressing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action 7, 19 and 38.
Funding for Mineral Development Advisor
MENDM has funding available for Indigenous communities to hire a mineral development advisor for a period of three years (with maximum funding of up to $130,000 per year), to assist in the regulatory consultation process. This assistance would include the review of exploration permit applications, closure plan and closure plan amendments and Environmental Assessments. Eligibility is dependent upon the amount of mining activity each community experiences. Applicants must have received 10 or more exploration plans or permit applications in the previous fiscal year (April 1 to March 31) or are engaged in reviewing two or more closure plans, closure plan amendments, or mineral development-related environmental assessments. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
"Canada Post unveiled its plan to improve service to indigenous communities in the North on Monday."
The solar farm is expected to replace 800,000 litres of diesel a year, equivalent to about 2,376 tonnes of carbon emissions.
The three-year project — focused on the idea to teach children about the history of their home — is now complete.
The federal government is investing $1.43 million for the creation of a new Indigenous protected and conserved area in the Canadian Arctic in partnership with the Inuit community of Inukjuak in northern Quebec.
For 13,000 years Mi’kmaq have fished the waters of Atlantic Canada, now they are about to become a global leader in seafood
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First Nations are reporting that, even in the midst of a pandemic that has many band offices closed, resource development proponents continue to send referrals to move projects forward. We have ideas on how to support. Get in touch.
Last week, in honour of Aboriginal Veterans Day, we shared a short video on how the Cree language was used during the Second World War to disguise military intelligence.
"Cree Code Talker" tells the story of Charles "Checker" Tomkins and the development of the code talkers communication system, which became a vital secret weapon. Be sure to check out this award-winning short documentary!
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