50 years, 50 moments (part 1)
On the occasion of The Philanthropist Journal’s 50th year of publishing, we look back at 50 notable moments, movements, and trends that have affected the non-profit and charitable sector in Canada.
Community Development
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Reviving the tradition of qajaqing in Nunavut
On March 4, the Arctic Inspiration Prize celebrated 10 years of “By the North, for the North” at its annual awards ceremony. In our final AIP laureate profile, we highlight a project in which Nunavut youth learn the traditional skill of qajaqing.
On-the-land healing – in Yellowknife
While many traditional healing camps are established in remote wilderness areas, AIP laureate Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation’s camp is easily accessible for Yellowknife’s Indigenous population.
The intersection of fundraising, philanthropy, and generosity
On GivingTuesday, Ruth MacKenzie, CEO of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, calls on the charitable sector to collaborate and celebrate the different elements of social good – fundraising, philanthropy, and generosity – to build back better.
Nourrir la santé : Transformer la nourriture dans le secteur des soins de santé en utilisant des innovations de systèmes
Depuis trop longtemps, la nourriture en milieu hospitalier a été associée à une « mauvaise nourriture ». Cependant, une initiative appelé « Nourrir la santé » a pour objectif
Against incrementalism: The charitable sector must do more, and faster, to eliminate inequity
The executive director of Youth LEAPS calls for sector leaders to take urgent steps to address inequity, starting with increasing the disbursement quota.
Traditional Techniques: Helping Indigenous northern artists become self-determined business owners
This is the second in a series of profiles about past winners – “laureates” – of the Arctic Inspiration Prize.
The Philanthropist Journal interview: Mona-Lisa Prosper
Mona-Lisa Prosper is the director of the Black Entrepreneur Startup Program, recently launched by Futurpreneur Canada to address systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs.
