Jennifer Brennan

Jennifer Brennan

Jennifer Brennan is head of Canada programs at the Mastercard Foundation, collaborating with Indigenous youth, communities, organizations, and various partners to transform educational and employment systems. Before joining the foundation, she led negotiations on behalf of Indigenous Nations advancing key issues throughout Canada.

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Investing in Indigenous philanthropy through reciprocity

Trust-based philanthropy seeks to transform the relationships between philanthropic organizations and non-profits by identifying systemic inequalities and addressing inherent power imbalances. In an Indigenous context, a trust-based approach centres Indigenous leadership, knowledge, and expertise.