Ulnooweg and Mastercard Foundation Deepen Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Indigenous Youth

The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation and Mastercard Foundation are deepening their six-year partnership to expand opportunities for Indigenous youth across Atlantic Canada. Building on nearly 200 initiatives since 2020, the next phase will focus on larger, multi-year investments, stronger collaboration, and Indigenous-led solutions that advance education, employment, entrepreneurship, cultural revitalization, and long-term community impact.

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Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award Announces 2025 recipients

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…

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New Donor-designated Fund Announced: Red Tape Athletic Fund

  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…

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Empowering Communities: Blake’s Journey with Holistic Haven and Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation

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…

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Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation Supports the Wolastoqey Language through the Creation of a New Designated Fund

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…

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Forward.Together: Connecting Philanthropy with Indigenous Communities

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,…

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We Rise Again Fund to Support Those Impacted by Wildfires with Rebuilding and Mental Health Supports

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…

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Community Services Recovery Fund is Now Open.

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. 

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Investment Readiness Program (round 3)

Community Foundations of Canada’s Second and Final Intake for IRP In 2019, Community Foundations of Canada, alongside the Government of Canada and several partner organizations, announced the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), a program that helps social purpose organizations scale up their social enterprises to prepare to accept investments. The goal of the IRP is to…

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Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund

Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund The Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund, established in 2022 through the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation, aims to provide support to sport, recreation, and physical activity opportunities for Indigenous women & girls in Atlantic Canada. The fund was created by Ryan Francis (Acadia First Nation) after being named a finalist for the 2022…

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Balsam L’nu Scholarship Fund

L’nu Scholarship Fund Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation has worked with Balsam Inc. to establish the Balsam L’nu Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to Indigenous students from Atlantic Canada, with the aim of helping them pursue post-secondary education. The Fund is accepting new gifts to expand their ability to award scholarships, bursaries and other assistance to our students. Please…

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Re-activating the Emergency Community Support Fund

The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation is re-activating the Emergency Community Support Fund alongside Community Foundations of Canada! The application deadline is October 30, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unpredictable and challenging time for many, with some communities experiencing higher levels of vulnerability than others. Marginalized groups, youth, children and the elderly, essential workers,…

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Investment Readiness Program (round 2)

Community Foundations of Canada’s Second and Final Intake for IRP In 2019, Community Foundations of Canada, alongside the Government of Canada and several partner organizations, announced the Investment Readiness Program (IRP), a program that helps social purpose organizations scale up their social enterprises to prepare to accept investments. The goal of the IRP is to…

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Emergency Community Support Fund

Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation Activates Emergency Community Support Fund Vulnerable populations across Canada continue to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Marginalized groups, youth, children and the elderly, essential workers, and newcomers are just some of the communities that are facing increased challenges right now. Launched on May 19, 2020, the Government of Canada’s new…

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Funding for Indigenous Communities and Youth

New Funding for Indigenous Communities and Youth in Atlantic Canada The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation (“UICF”) is pleased to announce new funding to help the Indigenous communities and youth in Atlantic Canada. Through a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, and a generous grant to UICF under its COVID Recovery and Resilience Program, a total of $200,000 is available to be granted to Indigenous communities that…

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New Funding for Indigenous Social Enterprises

Announcing New Funding for Atlantic Indigenous Social Enterprises Ulnooweg Development Group and the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation are pleased to announce that $40,000 in non-repayable funding is available to support Indigenous social enterprises in Atlantic Canada prior to the end of March 2020! In partnership with the Community Foundations of Canada, which is a partner…

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RBC Future Launch Community Challenge

RBC Future Launch Community Challenge As a part of the RBC Future Launch Community Challenge, grants have been made to youth-led projects in 150 small and medium-sized communities across Canada. The goal of the program is to shift the power to young leaders making positive social or environmental change in their communities while gaining valuable…

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