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The resources on this page are intended to help organizations working to improve the health of Métis and First Nations children and families in our communities. They include our quarterly newsletter, project reports and research fact sheets, and other resources shared by our community partners and other organizations.

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Building Effective Partnerships through Networking and Collaboration
Presenters: Albert Brule from Pillar Nonprofit Network & Tasha Shields from Healthy Weights Connection
Description: This webinar will explore how organizations can benefit from collaboration with other agencies, nonprofits, and community partners. Discussion will revolve around various types of partnerships and collaborations, and tips on how to get the most out of your working relationships!Download PDF of presentation

The Urban Poling Webinar series Step "UP"In partnership with NADA

Engaging Effectively with Clients Through Social MediaPresenter: Mitch Baird, SOADI

Anti-Aboriginal Racism in CanadaPresenter: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH)

Ontario Sports and Recreation Communities FundSupports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity. The fund:

All Applications for both Local/Regional and Provincial projects must be submitted no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Canadian Roots Exchange: Youth Reconciliation GrantsFor workshop providers 29 years and younger who would like to host a workshop in their community focused on fostering reconcilliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth

Dreamcatcher Chartiable FoundationThe Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation will contribute to fund eligible applicants in the areas of:

Applicants may apply for support in any of the areas, but only one application is allowed per sector, per fiscal year.Read more

Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
OTF is an agency of the Govenment of Ontario, and Canada's largest granting foundation. Over $110,000 is awarded annually to some 1,300 nonprofit and charitable organizations across the province. 2015 brings a new Investment Strategy for OTF and plenty of ways to obtain funds towards healthy and vibrant communities. Read more

Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing AwardThis award recognizes Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent which may include but not limited to, short stories, poems, essays, plays, songs or even comic strips. Every year up to six Aboriginal students each recieve an award of $2,500. Deadline is May 31st.

Lincoln M. Alexander Award: This award honors youth who have demonstrated leadership in eliminating racial discrimination in Ontario. Recipients receive a certificate as well as a $5,000 cash award! Deadline is May 31st.

RBC Learn to Play ProjectThe RBC Learn to Play Project will provide grants to local organizations and communities in support of building the physical literacy of Canada's kids and youth. Applications are due in May for each year.

Kids Sport Ontario
Grant assistance to local children 18 years old or younger who are facing financial barriers preventing them from joining organized sport. Application Deadline: 45 days prior to activity start date.Read more