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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 8d

Founded in 1982, @Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company, sharing First Nations cultural values with all people through theatre, dance and multi-disciplinary art. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Native Earth Performing Arts. Since 1989, Native Earth Performing Art’s Weesageechak Festival has developed over 100 new dance and theatre works, earning local, national and international acclaim.

Learn more about Native Earth Performing Arts in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 9d

This September 29 and 30 don't miss joining Council Fire at their Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering for a vibrant celebration of culture, community connection and to experience the 20,650 sq ft Spirit Garden.

Invitation to Council Fire's Indigenous Legacy Gathering event. It reads: "You're invited! ILG 2025. Restoration of identity through our ceremonies and languages. We are all connected. 8th Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering. Nathan Phillips Square - Toronto. September 29 and 30, 2025. Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre featuring the Spirit Garden, a space for teaching, learning, sharing and healing."

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 9d

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre supports the downtown Indigenous community, fostering spiritual and personal growth through counselling, material assistance and direct services. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. After years of advocacy by Council Fire for a permanent cultural space at City Hall, the 20,650 sq ft Spirit Garden opened in September 2024. The project responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 82, which urges government to install Residential Schools Monument in every capital city to honour survivors and all the children who never returned home.

Learn more about Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 9d

Anduhyaun, meaning “our home” in Ojibwa, provides shelter and transitional housing for Indigenous women and children escaping violence, while reconnecting them with culture and community. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Quote from Anduhyaun: “This work is deeply personal. My paternal grandmother and great-grandmother are amongst the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW). We’re offering supports that keep families in touch or together—even if they’re struggling. That heals families and communities.”

Learn more about Anduhyaun in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 12d

ENAGB honors Indigenous youth voices, autonomy and nurtures the next generation of leaders through youth-led programs, the ENAGB Youth Council, and land-based learning. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency. In 2026 ENAGB will launch their Competition Powwow at Woodbine Park. This large-scale cultural gathering has been a long-term vision of the Youth Council and will welcome thousands of dancers and visitors from across Turtle Island, celebrating Indigenous identity, resilience and community pride.

Learn more about ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 12d

From baby baskets to scholarships, Wigwamen supports Indigenous tenants at every stage of life, weaving together housing, care and community. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Wigwamen owns and operates more than 875 units in 137 locations across Toronto—making them Ontario’s largest urban Indigenous housing provider.

Learn more about Wigwamen in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 12d

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre aims to enhance Indigenous student wellbeing and achievement and ensure Indigenous education for all educators and students in the TDSB. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Urban Indigenous Education Centre. Opportunities are created for learning from and with Indigenous communities through partnerships and professional learning, infusing Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum for all students.

Learn more about Urban Indigenous Education Centre in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 13d

Tungasuvvingat Inuit is a one-stop resource and support centre, offering nearly 30 programs from youth services to crisis intervention for Inuit in Ontario. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit. TI is the only Inuit-specific service organization of its kind in urban Canada. As the population of Inuit living outside of Inuit Nunangat now exceeds 40%, TI is recognized as a leading advocate for urban Inuit.

Learn more about Tungasuvvingat Inuit in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 14d

ALFDC strengthens Indigenous communities through employment, training, childcare and housing projects, supporting both urban and on-reserve communities across Ontario. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle. The ALFDC provides employment and training programs and services through seven Local Delivery Mechanisms (LDMs) located throughout Ontario.

Learn more about Aboriginal Legal Services in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 15d

Nishnawbe Homes offers safe, affordable housing for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across the Greater Toronto Area, Peel, and Oshawa. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Learn more about Nishnawbe Homes in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 15d

Aboriginal Legal Services is reshaping justice for Indigenous peoples with advocacy, Gladue Courts and community-led alternatives that break cycles of incarceration and support healing. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Aboriginal Legal Services. ALS worked with the Ontario Court of Justice to create the first Indigenous Peoples’ Court/Gladue Courts, which handle the cases of Indigenous persons who have been charged with a criminal offence and applies Canadian law, but also include Indigenous cultural practices and concepts of justice, such as restorative justice.

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 16d

Born out of the pandemic, Call Auntie has grown into a vital clinic offering reproductive health services, family supports and culturally rooted care for Indigenous people. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Quote from Call Auntie: “We help keep families together, build community and contribute to an Indigenous community that is connected through culture, wellness and kinship.”

Learn more about Call Auntie in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 16d

Oahas delivers culturally respectful HIV/AIDS prevention and support for Indigenous people in Ontario, addressing both basic needs and spiritual wellbeing. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas. Oahas staff work with community members and families to access the basic needs for optimal health, including income, housing, food, employment and positive working conditions.

Learn more about Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 16d

Ontario Native Women's Association supports Indigenous women and families through advocacy, programs and cultural preservation, ensuring access to justice, health, education and safety across Ontario. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Ontario Native Women's Association. Established in 1971, ONWA supports the social and cultural wellbeing for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage, may live their best life.

Learn more about Ontario Native Women's Association in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 19d

Multi-year, unrestricted funding allows organizations to move beyond short-term survival and dream bigger for their communities. We met with our Deacon Legacy grantees to hear just how transformative this support can be. Read the full reflection: torontofoundation.ca/from-the-pond-to-the-lake

Photo of Deacon Legacy grantees. Quote from a grantee: “This funding allowed us to move from the pond to the lake.”

The Deacon Legacy Grants honour the wishes of our legacy donors. In June, as the latest cycle came to a close, we brought our grantee organizations together to reflect on what was possible because of the support of these donors.

Across all organizations, one message rang clear: unrestricted, multi-year funding changes the game.

Photos from Deacon Legacy grantees. Read the full reflection and check out the grantee photos: torontofoundation.ca

Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 20d

Whether it’s finishing high school, pursuing college or training in skilled trades, Miziwe Biik has been empowering Indigenous people in Toronto for over 30 years. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Quote from Miziwe Biik: “Housing is the biggest issue facing our community. There isn’t enough affordable housing for people to stay in while they complete employment training, many live in shelters.”

Learn more about Miziwe Biik in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 20d

Anishnawbe Health Toronto provides culturally rooted care for thousands of Indigenous people in Toronto each year, with 6,500+ mental health visits and 1,200+ traditional healing sessions in 2024 alone. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Quote from Anishnawbe Health Toronto Client: “Attending ceremonies provides a sense of identity, builds confidence, provides positive support. I am learning to become whole through my identity and culture.”

Learn more about Anishnawbe Health Foundation in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 21d

Since 1962, the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto has been a hub for community, culture, and connection — offering programs, language classes, and the Cedar Basket Gift Shop featuring Indigenous artists. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Many business owners who have products in the Cedar Basket Gift Shop graduated from the centre’s Indigenous BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) program. Since it started in 2018, over 250 participants have graduated and over 150 have gone on to start new businesses in Toronto and across Canada.

Learn more about Native Canadian Centre of Toronto in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 21d

The Centre for Indigenous Theatre is the only school of its kind in Canada, offering training, performances and programs rooted in Indigenous teachings and artistic expression. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Quote from Centre for Indigenous Theatre: “By honouring and strengthening Indigenous performance through deepening the transfer of Indigenous knowledge as it relates to performance, we continue to not only build and grow the arts sector but very specifically the Indigenous arts sector.”

Learn more about Centre for Indigenous Theatre in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 22d

Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes helps Indigenous families in Toronto overcome poverty and discrimination through affordable housing rooted in cultural integrity. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes offers 87 units of subsidized rental accommodations in Scarborough to First Nations, Métis and Inuit families, following a rent-geared-to-income model.

Learn more about Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 28d

Urban Indigenous populations experience some of the greatest health and socio-economic disparities in the country. TYRMC builds connection, education and community for Métis people in Toronto and York Regions. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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TYRMC supports 1,500 Métis community members in the Toronto and York regions with resources and cultural programming, centred around Métis identity and the revitalization of traditional knowledge.

Learn more about TYRMC in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 29d

imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content, celebrating Indigenous film, media arts and the voices behind them. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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ImagineNATIVE. The imagineNATIVE Institute is a department within imagineNATIVE that houses year-round professional development programs, events, talks, and Indigenous-led opportunities to address gaps within the industry and build capacity for Indigenous creatives.

Learn more about imagineNATIVE in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 29d

Serving Two-Spirit, Indigenous Queer and Transgender (2SIQT) communities across Ontario, 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations offers culturally rooted health, prevention, and wellness programs to strengthen communities. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. Since 2022, they have run a 24/7 Indigenous crisis support service called Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) dispatched through 211. The service offers a community-based, client-centered and trauma-informed approach to non-emergency crisis calls and wellness checks, providing an alternative to police enforcement.

Learn more about 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · 29d

Na-Me-Res supports First Nations, Métis and Inuit men experiencing homelessness. Rooted in Indigenous traditions, their culturally based approach offers much more than just a shelter, nurturing the whole person with respect, dignity and spirit. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

Quote from Na-Me-Res: “For many of our clients, homelessness can mean a loss of culture and identity. That's why providing a "roof over your head" is only the beginning. We provide all around support rooted in respect and dignity. Every person, journey and spirit is different.”

Learn more about Na-Me-Res in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

Toronto Foundation @torontofdn.bsky.social · Sep 5

Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto is a safe haven for Indigenous women and children in Toronto, offering housing, healing and cultural programs that build confidence and community. Learn more: torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive

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NWRCT has been recognizing the achievement of the Indigenous community through the Minaake Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal women and youth who have made positive changes in their lives and significant contributions to their communities.

Learn more about NWRCT in our Good to Give Guide. Torontofoundation.ca/goodtogive