Nunavut’s Pirurvik Preschool: A place to grow
Arctic Inspiration Prize winner Pirurvik Preschool applies the eight principles that embody Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) to provide culturally relevant early-childhood education.
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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
Des fondations québécoises s’engagent à réduire leur empreinte en matière d’inégalités
Fin 2014, des fondations québécoises se sont réunies en réponse à des mesures de rigueur budgétaire annoncées par le gouvernement québécois. Elles craignaient que ces mesures
A network of Quebec foundations pledges to reduce their inequality footprint
The Collectif des fondations québécoises contre les inégalités, a group of public and private foundations operating mostly in Quebec, has created a framework and series of commitments to combat inequality.
Transforming philanthropy: Embedding Indigenous principles in learning and evaluation
The Mastercard Foundation’s EleV initiative aims to transform education and employment systems to enable 30,000 Indigenous young people to access post-secondary education and transition to jobs and entrepreneurship. Central to this goal is the Anishinaabe concept of “Mino Bimaadiziwin,” which means “to live a good life” – one that reflects the individual’s goals and values based on their worldview.
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.
How the rise of grassroots organizing changed the pandemic – and the non-profit sector
Over the past year, hundreds of groups have sprung up to address community needs when governments and established institutions failed to do so. These volunteer-driven grassroots groups don’t have headquarters or boards of directors. Many don’t have websites or phone numbers. Mostly, they exist solely on social media and online forums.
Newer social media platforms and their potential to help non-profits
Over the past year, opportunities to connect with people have been largely limited to digital spaces. But with social media giants like Facebook and Twitter no longer attracting Gen Z, some non-profits are looking at platforms such as TikTok and Clubhouse to share information and build relationships with new audiences and potential donors.
