Over 20 Indigenous governments in the NWT are creating protected areas, and choosing the right legal pathway is crucial. Our new "Legal Pathways" tool helps communities explore options and find the approach that fits their values. Check it out:

Join MakeWay in Vancouver—or online—for an inspiring evening of bold ideas on how philanthropy can rise to meet today’s complex challenges and help build a safer, more equitable, and resilient Canada. 📅 November 12, 2025 📍 SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts Register here:

The third grant intake for the #WatershedSecurityFund is now open for watershed projects in British Columbia 💧 Learn more below! watershedsecurityfund.ca/grants/

True and equitable #ClimateSolutions start with communities—with the people who know their lands, waters, and challenges best. 👉 Explore these profiles of 14 leaders advancing community-rooted climate action, including a few friends of MakeWay! www.catalystphilanthropy.ca/2025/10/clim...

We’re thrilled to team up with @thewalrus.ca once again for The Walrus Talks: Philanthropy in a Changing Canada—an evening exploring how philanthropy can help communities address today’s challenges. 👋 We hope to see you in Vancouver or online on Nov 12 Register now: thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks 🎟️

This fall, #IndigenEYEZ is launching a new certificate in Community Restoration to help Indigenous leaders strengthen relationships, navigate conflict with care, and create sustainable change in their communities. Read the full story 👉 makeway.org/in-the-news/...

This week #IndigenEYEZ is launching a new certificate program in community restoration. Learn about the program and why IndigenEYEZ co-founder Kelly Terbasket thinks it is "what I ​am ​meant to offer" in our latest story. 🌿 makeway.org/in-the-news/...

As summer fades into autumn, we’re reminded that change is all around us. 🍂 In his new role as CEO, Alex Sardar explores the currents of professional transitions—moments that can challenge us, energize us, and offer wisdom if we take the time to pause and reflect. www.linkedin.com/pulse/quiet-...

Wondering how you can meaningfully honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? kinSHIFT | An Initiative of #IndigenEYEZ has two powerful opportunities learning, reflection, and action starting in October 👉 kinshift.ca.

“The level of connection and friendship between community members, staff, and collaborators – it’s different than anything I have ever seen in philanthropy.” Lessons from the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative. @makeway.org thephilanthropist.ca/2025/09/nort...

New report! From Transaction to Transformation explores how the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative supports funder learning and unlearning and the powerful impacts it's having across the sector. Read now 👉 makeway.org/in-the-news/... #NorthernManitoba #NMFCCC

MakeWay is hiring a Senior Associate, Yukon in #Whitehorse! Lead grantmaking and partnerships supporting environmental, social, and cultural initiatives led by Yukon First Nations and communities. ✍️ Apply by Sept 21. More info: makeway.org/job/senior-a...

We Always Remember is a new initiative dedicated to fostering awareness of the legacy and impacts of residential schools in the Northwest Territories. We are honoured to welcome this important project to our shared platform. Learn more about #WeAlwaysRemember: cabinradio.ca/254844/news/...

Looking for a great job in Toronto's community sector? East Scarborough Storefront, a project on our shared platform, is hiring for two new roles: Manager, Grassroots Leadership Strategies and Coordinator, Cross-Circle Initiatives. ⤵️ www.thestorefront.org/work-here #NonprofitJobs #GoodWorkCA

You may have seen our recent call for #Board members. If you applied, thank you—we'll review your application. However, to make sure we invite new voices into our governance in a thoughtful way, we are slowing down and shifting to a rolling application model. Learn more: makeway.org/in-the-news/...

We’re #hiring a Director of Operations to strengthen the core of how we work at MakeWay—building better systems, supporting teams, and sustaining impact. Learn more & apply: makeway.org/job/director... #NonProfitJobs #PhilanthropyJobs #GoodWorkCA

Hard times show the strength of community—and we’re seeing that in Northern Manitoba, where First Nations Elders forced from their homes by wildfires are getting a little taste of home thanks to volunteers coming together to cook traditional food for them. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

MakeWay is thrilled to share that Alex Sardar has joined the organization as our new President and CEO. A lifelong advocate for democracy, human rights, and community-led change, Alex brings over 20 years of experience supporting social movements around the world. makeway.org/in-the-news/...

Interested in contributing your time and talents to a meaningful mission and organization working at the intersection of the environment and social justice? Apply to be part of MakeWay's Board of Directors! ✍️ Deadline: August 1 makeway.org/job/board-of... #MakeWay #Philanthropy #Volunteer

What if economic development built on the strengths and assets already present in the North? That’s the question our Northern Program Lead, Steve Ellis, explored during a recent conversation hosted by To Swim and Speak with Salmon & @cpawsyukon.org. Check out our recap: makeway.org/in-the-news/...

Today, we celebrate Indigenous joy, strength, and the abundance of summer. 🌞 National #IndigenousPeoplesDay and the summer solstice are a time to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and a time to gather, give thanks, and reconnect with the land. Let us know how you're marking the day!

We loved this @imaginecanada.bsky.social conversation with @edenfineday.bsky.social on cultural safety in the workplace. Tune in below 🎧 and get a pen and a paper ready—you'll want to take notes!

As #PrideMonth begins, we’re holding space for everything it means: joy and grief, reflection and resistance. We wish you a safe and beautiful Pride, and together, let's keep dreaming and fighting for a world where 2SLGBTQIA+ people are safe, supported, and seen. 💖

🚨 The deadline to apply to join our team in #Whitehorse is coming up fast. Make sure to get your application in by Thursday, June 5. We look forward to hearing from you! makeway.org/job/associat...

Postal workers play a vital role in our communities and the charitable sector. As they fight for fair wages, job security, and safe working conditions, it’s a moment for those of us in the sector to reflect on how our work intersects and to stand in solidarity. makeway.org/in-the-news/...

Celebrating a big milestone for Right Relations Collaborative, which has grown within the MakeWay community and is now stepping into full independence—ready to thrive on its own terms. Story by @odetteauger.bsky.social for @futureofgood.bsky.social ✍️ futureofgood.co/the-next-ste...

We’re hiring in #Whitehorse! MakeWay is looking for a full-time Associate to lead grantmaking & support projects in the Yukon. See the full details below and apply by June 5! 🗓️ 🔗 makeway.org/job/associat... #Yukon #NonprofitJobs #Grantmaking

Want to support people doing powerful work on the land and in their communities? MakeWay is hiring a Northern Program Coordinator to support grantmaking and Shared Platform projects in the North. Apply by May 31. makeway.org/job/northern... #NorthernJobs #NonprofitJobs #NorthernCanada

Missed the @futureofgood.bsky.social Changemaker #WellbeingSummit? Catch up with key takeaways from our very own Talitha Tolles, who shared practical steps organizations can take to support Indigenous staff in feeling well and truly included. Read her insights below: futureofgood.co/time-to-shif...

Ready to shift your relationship with power? Don’t miss this Vancouver training on the conscious use of power from #InnerActivist, a project of MakeWay. This course will help you explore your relationship with power & build the skills to become a more effective ally. www.inneractivist.com/programs

Congrats to the graduates of the Hay River journalism training, hosted by the #NorthernJournalism Training Initiative—a project on MakeWay’s #SharedPlatform. They honed their interview skills, media setup, and content creation, learning from Indigenous journalists. 🎙️ cabinradio.ca/230262/news/...

Do you—or your organization—want to move the dial on reconciliation? Join #kinSHIFT’s Table Talks, a peer-learning space for settlers to engage in courageous conversations on reconciliation. ✍️ Sign up & learn more: kinshift.ca/table-talks/

How do we navigate a changing world while caring for land, water & community? The #SalazarCenter Symposium on Conservation Impact (May 5-7, Vancouver) will explore how conservation is evolving amid political, ecological & social change. ✍️ Register here: salazarcenter.colostate.edu/2025-symposi...

Attending the @futureofgood.bsky.social Changemaker #WellbeingSummit next week? Don't miss Talitha Tolles, our Sr. Manager of Learning & Wellbeing, who will share her experiences building workplace wellbeing practices that reflect the needs of Indigenous staff. Register here: tinyurl.com/mr74thws

Congratulations to our friend, K'odi Nelson, founder of the #Nawalakw Culture Project, on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal in honour of his incredible contributions to Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw communities! www.mypowellrivernow.com/56783/news/i...

📣 New fellowship for First Nations women! 📣 Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we're co-hosting the First Nations Women Transforming Conservation alongside the Indigenous Leadership Initiative 🧵🌎

Exclusive: Government leaders are one step closer to formally protecting the 50,000-square-kilometre Seal River watershed, which is more than 99 per cent intact, reports @jsrutgers.bsky.social for The Narwhal and the Winnipeg Free Press: thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sea...

The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security is offering grants of $1,500 or $3,000 to help emerging and experienced leaders invest in self-directed learning opportunities that strengthen their work in food security. Apply by April 14, 2025 ✍️ #NonprofitFunding www.feedopportunity.com/apply-for-fu...

For millennia, Inuit have cared for the Arctic Ocean, which in turn sustains their way of life. Now, the #SINAA Agreement strengthens this connection, supporting Inuit-led conservation for generations to come. Congratulations to the #Qikiqtani Inuit Association! nunatsiaq.com/stories/arti...

After a thoughtful pause, #GaagigeZaagibigaa returns with its flagship Self-Determined Household Support Program, now reaching more First Nations households in Northern Ontario than ever. Learn about the impact in our conversation with Project Director Amber Sandy: makeway.org/in-the-news/...

Supporting Wellbeing is empowering land-based program leaders in the North with culturally relevant mental health response training. Curious about the approach? Learn more via @cabinradio.ca and discover how to apply for upcoming training: cabinradio.ca/224503/news/...

We're hiring a Senior Manager in the People, Engagement and Learning team. A strategic advisor and trusted leader, collaborating with senior leaders and employees to implement #Equitable, people-centred ‘HR’ practices that align with MakeWay’s values. 📢 Apply here: makeway.org/job/senior-m...

Who gets to tell Northern stories? For too long, it hasn’t been Northerners. The Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI) is changing that by empowering Indigenous and Northern journalists to share their own stories, in their own voices. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4kwz5hcw

The past decade has been nothing short of extraordinary for Dr. Ingrid Waldron. In our #BlackHistoryMonth profile, Dr. Waldron shares her unexpected journey to confront environmental racism in Canada and what she's focused on next. makeway.org/in-the-news/...

#EntrepreNorth recently brought together its Indigenous Language Innovation Cohort—a group of entrepreneurs driving language reclamation in the North. It was a time to connect, reflect, and explore big ideas on innovation and #SustainableLivelihoods. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Meet Travis Klemp, Manager of Indigenous Strategy for our Shared Platform. Travis is working with staff and projects to embed culturally safety into our model and enhance the support we provide to community-led initiatives. Learn more in our conversation below! makeway.org/in-the-news/...

Big life transitions—graduating, immigrating, parenting, retiring—bring challenges but also opportunities to spark sustainable ways of living. 🌎 Join MakeWay, OneEarth Living & global experts on Jan 28 to explore how we can harness these moments. Register: biglifechanges-jan2025.eventbrite.ca

MakeWay is searching for an inspiring, purpose-driven leader to step into the role of our next President & CEO. 📍 Vancouver, Toronto, or Yellowknife 📅 Starts Spring 2025 Know someone perfect for the role? Please share! makeway.org/job/presiden...

Charities/Non-profits have played a key role in shaping legislation through their lobbying efforts. Now, much of this progress is on hold & faces the risk of being set aside entirely. Several important bills are now in limbo—and many may not move forward at all. futureofgood.co/what-proroga...

What if we reimagined ways of living to address affordability, inequality & isolation, while caring for the planet? 🌍 Fair Earth Living tackles this with bold ideas, engaging 80+ funders, fostering global ties & launching tools for change. Learn how: makeway.org/in-the-news/...