“I love being on the land and I love children and the idea of an initiative that can support inter-generational healing - well let’s just say this is at the heart of the work that I love to do.” Read our full interview with Danielle and the Free to Play initiative: https://ow.ly/o3I450YWgmX

Take action this #RedDressDay by: 👗Reading and sharing the MMIWG Final Report 👗Wearing red 👗Supporting a vigil, walk, or community event 👗Hanging a red dress in your window or yard 👗Listening to a podcast: https://www.takenthepodcast.com/#RedDressDay#MMIWG #WhyWeWearRed #NoMoreStolenSisters

Since 2022 the Salt Spring Island Foundation has distributed over $351,428 in support of Indigenous projects. This year, the Truth and Reconciliation Day celebration led by Penelakut and the revitalization of the Fulford Sea Garden will be advanced. Learn more: https://ow.ly/aohS50YSCZu

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this year’s theme of LAND & SEA with our Storyteller Sheena, whose poem ‘Roots Anchored,’ pays homage to her Heiltsuk mother and late father, a biologist, both of whom inspired her relationship with the land. https://ow.ly/3mPz50YSCSI

On #EarthDay we want to share that KLF was chosen to be part of the CFC ‘Communities for Climate Resilience’ designed to help foundations step confidently into climate leadership & strengthen community resilience. Stay tuned to learn more about how our communities are informing this strategy!

Did you know? Our vision for children and youth is encapsulated in this image and supported by our generous tsetsuwatil community of private and public donors! #communitystrong #indigenousphilanthropy Learn more at: https://www.klfoundation.ca/our-approach#communitystrong

We are thrilled to share that we were chosen to be part of the inaugural Free to Play cohort - a new national effort that supports Community Foundations of Canada members to “build a movement of outdoor play for children across Canada.” #CulturalWellness #IndigenousYouth

The KLF team is saying “not goodbye, but see you later” to our friend and former Finance/Admin Coordinator, Christina Indseth. We are grateful for her strong allyship, her dedication to learning and unlearning, and of course the random bursts of song that filled the office everyday. 🎵♪ 🎶

In honour of yesterday's National Indigenous Languages Day, we want to remind you of Ilhe Qwal (Let’s Talk), a free, immersive language app developed by our sister organization Kw’umut Lelum Click the link to download it to your phone or tablet! https://www.kwumut.org/news/hulquminum-language-app

As part of our commitment to reciprocity we are delighted to start a seasonal gifting program to uplift members of our incredible tsetsuwatil community of donors. Lyn Makepeace received our wulhxus (spring) gift - products put together by Indigenous Box. We raise our hands to Lyn!

Did you know? We are one of the first Indigenous owned and led community foundations in British Columbia. Our approach to philanthropy is about semélshun, or “clearing a path”, working with our Nations to plan, develop and implement long-term solutions that lead to transformative change.

Today we honour the #springequinox – it marks a shift when we move to more hours of sunlight than darkness. Get out onto the land to soak in the return of the light and the many gifts the lands and waters offer. 🏞️ #seasonalchanges #springisintheair

Our ED was in Snaw-Naw-As to co-create sustainable funding to engage children and youth in their Rooted Shores farm. They have goats, ducks and chickens and are starting a market garden with the goal of hosting children and youth as part of their learning. #communitybuilding #indigenousphilnthropy

It’s the 115th #internationalwomensday! This year we wanted to spotlight Brin Wylie of Stz’uminus First Nation – one of our 2022 Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Award recipients! #IWD #IWD2026 #genderequity #givetogain

🧡We had an amazing day at the first annual PIES (Penelakut Island Elementary School) feast on February 25! Huy ch q’u 🙏 for including us in this uplifting day of cultural celebration and teachings. #culturalcelebration #communityfeast

Our team wore pink in honour of #PinkShirtDay on February 25 💗 #pinkshirtday #antibullying #communitystrong

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