New Designated Fund Invites Community Support to Preserve Historic Maligomish July 24, 2026 – A place that has brought Mi’kmaq families together for generations now has a new way to ensure its future. The Historic Maligomish Church Preservation Fund, a new Designated Fund of the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation, has been established to support the restoration…
The Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund (GFMF) is honoured to receive a legacy gift of $250,000 from the 2023 North American Indigenous Games Host Society.
Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award Announces 2025 recipients Atlantic Canada (December 11, 2025) – The Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund is proud to announce the four recipients of the 2025 Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award, celebrating Indigenous youth who demonstrate outstanding leadership through sport, culture, and community across Atlantic Canada. This year’s recipients are: Jenae Bernard…
Red Tape Athletic Fund Launches to Support Indigenous University Athletes Across Atlantic Canada November 22, 2025 (Halifax, NS) – A new fund has officially launched to support Indigenous university athletes across Atlantic Canada. The Red Tape Athletic Fund, created by Dr. Cheryl MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Sport New-Nouveau Brunswick, in partnership with the…
Empowering Communities: Blake’s Journey with Holistic Haven and Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation In the bustling landscape of entrepreneurship, a remarkable 29-year-old Inuk woman named Blake Sheppard-Pardy is carving her path with a unique venture called Holistic Haven Inc. Serving all of Labrador, this new business venture offers private counseling and consulting services to clients of…
Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation Supports the Wolastoqey Language through the Creation of a New Designated Fund October 13, 2023 (Fredericton, NB) – It is estimated that there are less than 100 fluent speakers of the Wolastoqey language and most of them are over 65 years old. UNESCO classifies the Wolastoqey language as severely endangered. The…
Forward.Together: Connecting Philanthropy with Indigenous Communities A Transformative Gathering September 5, 2023 (Fredericton, NB) – Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation will hold its inaugural event, Forward.Together: Connecting Philanthropy with Indigenous Communities at the Fredericton Convention Centre in New Brunswick. This event is designed to provide philanthropy and Indigenous communities a nexus for strengthening relationships, understanding,…
We Rise Again Fund to Support Those Impacted by Wildfires with Rebuilding and Mental Health Supports Donations will support Shelburne County, Hammonds Plains/Tantallon, and other acutely impacted communities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 06, 2023 HALIFAX, NS – As Nova Scotians continue to deal with wildfires, evacuation orders and the aftermath of those wildfires now under…
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million that will help charities, non-profits and Indigenous Governing Bodies to acquire the tools they need to adapt and modernize so they can better support pandemic recovery in communities across Canada.
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million that will help charities, non-profits and Indigenous Governing Bodies to acquire the tools they need to adapt and modernize so they can better support pandemic recovery in communities across Canada.