Every February #BlackHistoryMonth “honours the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities”. Events and activities have been happening across Canada, and here in #Nanaimo. Check out VI University and the Nanaimo African Heritage Society!

Wow—what a show! We were honoured to be a community sponsor of the Port Theatre's sold-out Spotlight event featuring the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s heart-stopping Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods. Grateful for an evening rooted in art, culture, and community. 💛 #indigenousarts

Announcing Sqwul'qwul – Our Stories! Each month, discover uplifting stories from the nine Coast Salish Member Nations, showing how our community is making a difference. Subscribe for inspiration: klfoundation.ca

This Family Day, we walk in solidarity with the Northeast BC Community Foundation who have set up a Community Resiliency Fund to support the Tumbler Ridge community’s healing journey as they process the devastating recent tragedy. If you would like to donate, go to: https://nebccf.ca/

We’re excited to welcome our new Youth Advisory Council! In January, young leaders from our member Nations joined us to help shape a brighter future for Indigenous youth. Their voices will guide our work and inspire lasting change. #CommunityStrong #YouthEmpowerment

We join everyone in mourning today in a moment of silence for the lives lost in this heart-breaking and tragic event and hold their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers for healing. KUU-US Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717 Youth line: 1-250-723-2040

Join VIUSU and community to march in solidarity at the “No More Stolen Sisters Memorial March” this Friday, Feb 13, 3:30 pm. “to stand in remembrance of those lost and to affirm the inherent rights, dignity, and safety of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people.”

Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is proud to be a community sponsor for The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s performance of Carmina Burana and T'əl at the Port Theatre, Nanaimo. The Port also donated two tickets to one of our monthly donors - congrats to Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa! Our team will be set up in the lobby!

From Jan 22–25, our ED Sharon Hobenshield braved the cold in Ottawa and Toronto to focus on community and relationship building so we can continue supporting community and economic wellbeing alongside the Coast Salish Nations we work with. Huy ch’qu to all! #communityfoundations

Our Kw’umut Lelum Foundation team got together for a fun and focused strategic planning session this month to talk about our vision for the year and how we can continue to activate Indigenous-led philanthropy. Subscribe now to our monthly newsletter to keep up to date and involved klfoundation.ca

One week left to apply for up to $5,250 through our KLF Indspire Scholarship. All post-secondary students from Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx are eligible! Apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/

Today we shine a light on monthly donor Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa.🌟 Our PhotoVoice project inspired her: “I became a monthly donor because I know the Foundation can rely on these funds. I’ve seen the difference and impact within the communities.” Thank you Liz HK!

Calling all post-secondary students from our 9 Nations! You’re eligible for up to $5,250 for your studies through our Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Scholarship Award. Deadline for application is February 1! Learn more and apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/

✨ We did it — together. ✨ Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Kw’umut Lelum Foundation has reached our 30 x 30 goal — raising $30,000 by December 30 to support scholarships for Indigenous students. Huy tseep q’u to everyone who gave, shared, and stood with us. 🧡

Last call to support our 30x30 campaign for Indigenous scholarships! 🏃‍♂️ Dec 30 is the final day! Every donation helps us reach our goal! 💛klfoundation.ca/donate

✨ Happy Winter Solstice. ✨ Today marks the shortest day of the year and a gentle reminder that brighter days are returning. Wishing everyone a peaceful season filled with rest, family, and good medicine. 👉Office closure: We’ll be closed until January 5 and will respond to messages when we’re back. 🧡

📘 Our Annual Report is Here! Discover how we uplift Indigenous children, youth, and families through scholarships, partnerships, and cultural initiatives. 🔗 Read here: https://www.flipsnack.com/kwumut/klf-annual-report-2025 With gratitude, Kw’umut Lelum Foundation 🧡

We’re in the final push of our 30x30 campaign to raise $30,000 by Dec 30 to support life-changing scholarships for Indigenous youth. Can you help us reach our goal? Every share, like, and donation brings us a step closer! 🙏 Donate today: shorturl.at/MAXg5 #IndigenousYouth #CommunityImpact #nanaimo

Congrats to Cameron Myhre and his partner Kate who won our prize draw for two tickets to Bear Grease! And thank you to everyone who has supported our 30x30 campaign to raise $30,000 by Dec 30 for scholarships for Indigenous students! We’re almost at our goal! 🧡 www.klfoundation/donate #nanaimoT

This year, we were honoured to be part of Wolf Brewing’s Stronger as a Pack 🐺 giving program. Huy ch q’a to the Wolf Brewing team and to every community member who came together in the spirit of generosity, good company, and good beer. 🧵 #nanaimo #brewpub #upliftingyouth

Congrats to our colleague @sheebellax2.bsky.social! Her story “A Gift at the Doorstep” is in The Kindread Coast anthology and pays homage to her Heiltsuk heritage, the Coast Salish land where she gratefully lives, and the shapeshifters who slink between our world and the spirit side. surl.li/odpybe

Tomorrow-Nov 26! Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with 6 panelists as share new perspectives on traditional notions of poverty and wealth. Thanks to @terralingua.bsky.social for bringing our voices together! Register: luma.com/p3l4n84a #nanaimo #indigenousknowledge

We’re giving back! In the spirit of reciprocity we’re saying huy ch q’a to all who support our 30x30 campaign to fund scholarships for Indigenous students by giving them a chance to win a great prize. Donate, like or share our posts to be entered in the draw. 🧵 Donate ➡️ www.klfoundation.ca/donate

Join our ED Sharon Hobenshield at 10 am, Nov 26, for a conversation on what it means to be rich or poor. Explore how ideas of wealth and poverty shift when they link to biocultural abundance & are rooted in shared prosperity, cultural richness, & harmony with nature. Register: ow.ly/JGRz50XqFZP

Take reconciliACTION on #NDTR with our 30 x 30 campaign! A core Call to Action (#11) of Canada’s #TRC is ensuring equitable funding for Indigenous students. Every $ uplifts Indigenous youth, increasing access to life-changing education opportunities. www.klfoundation.ca/donate #OrangeShirtDay

Less than a week to #NDTR! Take action through our campaign to raise $30K by Dec 30 to uplift Indigenous Youth by increasing access to life-changing educational opportunities! www.klfoundation.ca/donate Like, share, donate and help us meet our goal! 🧵 #UnlockPotential #nanaimo #vancouverisland

Christina Indseth is our fab #FinanceAdministration Coordinator! From St. John’s, Newfoundland on her mother’s side, with Dutch ancestry on her father’s, she moved to BC in 1994. After 7 years with the Ministry of Children and Families, she moved into philanthropy. shorturl.at/uTW6G

#NDTR is Sept 30 and many people wonder how to honour the day. Our 6Rs for Reconciliation session answers that question! It explores 6 values to guide you on a journey toward #reconciliation. By donation-all funds raised support scholarships for Indigenous students. Join us Sept 2: shorturl.at/xDzmf

Sheena Robinson is KLF's Storyteller, which means grant writing, communications, fund development, and a little bit of this and that! She’s an urban member of the #Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) First Nation and also has Norwegian, Irish, and English ancestry. #Nanaimo lnkd.in/g8wZ8fZU

Meet the faces of our Foundation! First-our ED Sharon Hobenshield! She belongs to the House of Malii from Gitxsan First Nation on her mom’s side and has German-settler ancestry on her dad’s. She’s worked on #CoastSalish territory on #VancouverIsland as a social worker, educator, and administrator. 🧵

Brighten your day! Sign up for our #newsletter and get inspired by stories of how our partnerships with #CoastSalish Nations empower Indigenous children and youth on #vancouverisland. No spam, no overload—just a little dose of hope and positivity in your inbox. Subscribe now: klfoundation.ca

Apply Now for our Sport, Recreation and Culture Grants! They help families from our 9 member Nations access sports and rec activities for #indigenousyouth supporting health & wellbeing by building self-esteem and developing strong social ties! shorturl.at/kSYJq #nanaimo #powerofsport

Welcome to @bsky.app @fpcc.ca! Nice to see you here and we look forwarding to connecting with you! klfoundation.ca

On #internationalyouthday we celebrate the #powerofsport to improve wellness, self-esteem, and social connections. Our grants offsets costs for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations so they can participate. Get inspired by Cody and Nevaeh’s story! Apply starting Aug 18: shorturl.at/rCU0P #nanaimo

A champion of nau’sa mawt—working together—Brent Edwards, our Board Co-Chair, hopes to instil pride and respect in #indigenousyouth by upholding traditional values and promoting self-determination. He is currently Chief of Snaw-naw-as. #indigenousleadership

Our Sport, Recreation & Culture grants for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations open Aug. 18! Motivating #indigenouschildren and youth through sport & recreation improves health and wellness, self-esteem, leadership skills & social connections. #powerofsport #nanaimo Apply now: shorturl.at/x6Q2s

Today we uplift Snaw-Naw-As, a Nation in #NanooseBay. Our Snuw’uy’ulh for Success grant will revitalize a lost tradition- #canoebuilding! Master canoe carver Mike Billy Sr. will mentor youth to learn canoe carving, time management and other skills to support success. #indigenousyouth #canoejourneys

Did you know-you can support our work without donating anything now? Intergenerational gift giving is a way to give that benefits everyone- #taxsavings for individuals and a lasting legacy that supports charitable foundations! Learn more: willpower.ca or at [email protected]! #makeadifference

Today we say huy ch q’u 🙏 to board member Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas for her leadership and guidance of our work. A member of Lyackson First Nation, with Snuneymuxw and Sto:lo roots through her grandparents, she is the Vice President Indigenous at @uvic.ca. #indigenousleadership

Last week to take part in Wolf Brewing’s STRONGER AS A PACK #community-giving program! Enjoy a cool craft brew at the Wolf Den (940 Old Victoria Road, #nanaimo) and for every $25 spent earn a token to support our work with #indigenousyouth! Huy ch q'u Wolf Brewing for your #communitypartnership.

Today we highlight board member Dr. Ralph Nilson, 2021 Order of Canada recipient, recognized for his exemplary leadership as a university administrator, his student advocacy, and commitment to the process of reconciliation. We are grateful to have his leadership on our Board! #valuesbasedleadership

Today we raise our hands 🙌 to board member William (Bill) Yoachim, Founder and Executive Director of Kw’umut Lelum Child & Family Services & member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. His work is guided by nutsumaat shqwaluwun—together with one heart and one mind 🧡. 🧵 #indigenousleadership

Today we spotlight board member Louise Mandell: lawyer, Indigenous Rights advocate, 2nd chancellor of @viuniversity.bsky.social and founding partner Mandell Pinder, a law firm specializing in Aboriginal and treaty rights. We are grateful for her guidance of our work! 🧡 #indigenousleadership 🧵

Cool down with some delicious craft beer at the Wolf Den (940 Old Victoria Road) and take part in their fun new approach to #communitygiving! Your purchases earn tokens that you can “donate” to support our work with #indigenousyouth and communities! #indigenousphilanthropy #communitypartnerhips

Over the next few weeks we’d like to introduce you to our great Board of Directors! We couldn’t do this work without their guidance. First we raise our hands to Board Chair, John Elliott, Chief of Stz’uminus First Nation. 🧵 #indigenousleadership #nanaimo

A belated thank you to #communitysupporters Burnt Honey Dessert Company, Strong Nations and Iron Oxide Art Supplies who supported us on #nationalindigenouspeoplesday. Huy ch q’u for your commitment to working with us to empower Indigenous youth and children on #vancouverisland. 🙌 kflfoundation.ca

We raise our hands to #Nanaimo and #Victoria Casinos 🙌 for their generous gift of $4,500 toward our Physical, Recreational, and Cultural Access Grants for Indigenous children and youth!🧵 klfoundation.ca #WellbeingThroughSport #YouthEmpowerment

So grateful to be a part of this story. Huy ch q’u @terralingua.bsky.social for including us! 🧡 #indigenousphilanthropy #nanaimo #vancouverisland

We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, connected, and lifted us up this past week! We left every event feeling inspired, connected, and more motivated than ever. 🧡 We 🙌raise our hands to (🧵): 👉 klfoundation.ca #IndigenousYouth #ReconciliationInAction #CommunityStrong #NIPD2025

🤩TONIGHT! Join us at the 🐺Wolf Den in #Nanaimo (June from 5 - 7 pm to celebrate #communitygiving in a fun way! Learn about our new partnership and how our Foundation works to ensure Indigenous children and their families thrive. And win some pretty awesome prizes including...🧵