Conference Program for All My Relations - Reviving Reciprocity

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Boozhoo! Tansi! Tawnshi!Hello!

What an exciting time!!! The Cir-cle of Philanthropy and Aborig-inal Peoples in Canada iscelebrating our 3rd All My Re-lations Gathering!

The phrase “All My Relations,”when translated from Indige-nous languages, tells us that

“everything is related because it emanates from one sourceand has purpose.” We are all related; we are connected. Atthe Gathering, we celebrate that connectedness and thatpurpose as we honour the spirit of intention that brought ushere, as we enhance and create partnerships, and as we ex-plore new technologies and sustainable models of givingand sharing. Our theme of “Reviving Reciprocity” is not justan idea, but a call to action. In this moment, in this place, webring our spirited energy, our unfettered imaginations, andour bold audacious goals to the table so that we can makestronger communities a reality.

This year, we are emphasizing the learning opportunitiesthat exist when we walk hand in hand with youth. They leadus confidently into the future of philanthropic engagement,and I feel very fortunate to be immersed in conversationwith so many passionate and vibrant young people.

What an honour it has been to work with such committedand passionate staff and volunteers of the Circle. Chi-Miigwetch to each of you.

Thank you also to our sponsors and supporters for yourcommitment to the values of sharing, caring, and giving. I am filled with anticipation for this Gathering, and I look for-ward to the laughter, learning, and ‘aha moments’ that in-evitably happen when a true meeting of philanthropic mindsand hearts takes place.

With respect,

Christine Cyr, ChairAll My Relations Gathering 2013

WELCOME FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR

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Board Members – The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Victoria Grant, Chair, The Circle, President and Owner of Moving Red Canoe Mario Gravelle, Learning and Innovation Analyst, The Counselling Foundation of CanadaStephen Couchman, Program Committee Chair, The CircleAlis Kennedy, Secretary, The CircleBruce Miller, Aboriginal Relations Program Manager, United Way of Winnipeg Elisa Levi, Director of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Strategy Implementation, Canadian Partnership Against CancerHarry Willmot, Senior Manager of Aboriginal Market Development, Royal Bank of CanadaErin Montour, Program Intern, The J.W. McConnell Family FoundationJames Stauch, Founder and Director, 8th RungMarilyn Struthers, John C. Eaton Chair in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ryerson University Sara Lyons, Director Strategic Initiatives, Community Foundations of Canada

Alana Pereira, Administrative Support

Conference Advisory Committee – All My Relations “Reviving Reciprocity”

Christine Cyr, Chair of the Aboriginal Relations Council, University of Manitoba – Aboriginal Student Recruitment OfficerDavid Paul Achneepineskum, CEO, Matawa First Nations – Honourary MemberVictoria Grant, Interim Director,The Circle, President and Owner of Moving Red Canoe Bruce Miller, Aboriginal Relations Program Manager, United Way of WinnipegSara Lyons, Director Strategic Initiatives, Community Foundations of CanadaStephen Couchman, Program Committee Chair, The CircleElisa Levi, Director of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Strategy Implementation, Canadian Partnership Against CancerJames Stauch, Founder and Director, 8th RungHarry Willmot, Senior Manager of Aboriginal Market Development, Royal Bank of CanadaWanda Brascoupe Peters, Director, Brascoupe Professional ServicesKen Aucoin, Vice President of Development, IndspireJonathon Knapp, Knapp Consulting

AMR Conference Youth Advisory Committee

Jordan Miller, Youth Animator, R.E.A.L. SchoolErin Montour, Program Intern, J.W. McConnell Family FoundationAngie Analok, First Nations Food Justice Activist John Stuart Jr., Regional Youth Wellness Coordinator, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

Stephen Couchman, Circle Program Director

A special thank you to Erika Finestone, Past Intern, The Circle

Conference Coordination

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Welcome!

On behalf of our board and staff,I would like to take this opportu-nity to welcome all of you, theregistrants, the volunteers andcommittee members, and ourvery generous sponsors to our3rd All My Relations Gathering“Reviving Reciprocity” 2013.This is our first official All MyRelations Gathering since weincorporated and received ourcharitable status in 2011 and be-

came “The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoplesin Canada”. We have had an exciting two years with manyevents, webinars and have collaborated with others in work-ing towards our vision. “To build a stronger and healthier fu-ture for First Nations, Inuit and Metis nations, communitiesand individuals”

We have two active Collaborative Circles:The Collaborative Circle on Education and Youth Leadership with a volunteer Advisory Committee that wasofficially launched in December of 2012. The Land andPeoples Collaborative “Finding Pathways to Harmony To-gether: We have a volunteer Advisory Committee workingwith us.

You will find more information and reports on our work onour newly redesigned website:

www.circleonphilanthropy.ca

We have other projects, which we are in the very earlystages of planning. We hope to have more to share with youduring the conference. At the time of print, I can only saythat we are in the process of hiring a new Executive Direc-tor, and I am hopeful that you will have the privilege of meet-ing with her at this conference.

I would like very much to recognize our members, too manyto name individually, but are here with us. It is their supportthat will allow us to do the work that will lead us to fulfill ourprinciple goal and that is to build connections and fostercollaboration. This is the purpose of this Gathering. SoEnjoy! Learn from each other! And look for the opportunity!

I, again, would like to thank the Governing Circle directorsfor allowing me the opportunity to serve as Chair of TheGoverning Circle and all of you for coming and making thisGathering a success. Chi Meegwetch!!

Sincerely,

Victoria GrantCircle Chair

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CONTENTS

WELCOME FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIR..............................................................................................................3

BOARD OF DIRECTORS...............................................................................................................................................................................4

WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR OF THE GOVERNING CIRCLE..................................................................5

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS................................................................................................................................................6

CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

AGENDA.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

GALA EVENING....................................................................................................................................................................................................10

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS...............................................................................................................................................................13

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES ....................................................................................................................................................................17


SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2013

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Early RegistrationRenaissance Toronto Hotel Northern Lights Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor

7:00 p.m. Optional Group Dinner: For those wishing to share a meal with fellow conference attendees meet Stephen Couchman in the lobby. A self directed dinner at a local restaurant.

MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2013

7:15 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. A Breath of Fresh Air (Optional Morning Exercise) Morning Walk About - Meet Stephen Couchman in the Lobby

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. RegistrationNorthern Lights Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Full Hot Breakfast Served in the Aurora Room, 2nd Floor

9:00 a.m.- 9:10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

Welcome: Gary Farmer, Master of Ceremonies Youth Co-Emcee: Kluane Adamek Northern Lights Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor

9:10 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Opening Prayer Elder: Tom Porter

9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. All My Relations Conference Chair Opening Remarks• Christine Cyr, The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Indigenous PhilanthropyAmos Key Jr., Woodland Cultural Centre

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Opening Key Note Address: • Roberta Jamieson, President & CEO, Indspire

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Smart & Caring Communities• Ian Bird, Community Foundations of Canada

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch Served in the Aurora Room

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MONDAY OCTOBER 21, 2013 (CONTINUED)

12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Showcasing Models of PhilanthropyA panel presentation representative of community, regional and national models.

• Bruce Miller, United Way of Winnipeg• Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald, TAP Resources• Dave Secord, Tides Canada Foundation• Paul Lacerte, British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. World Café: Table Top DiscussionsYouth Co-Facilitators: Erin Montour and Jordan Miller

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. One Becomes Many: Reciprocity in Action• Wes Prankard, Youth Philanthropist

3:40 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Beaver Bones, Blackberries and Giving Back: Youth & Philanthropy • Duncan McCue, CBC

4:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Closing Comments

TUESDAY OCTOBER 22 , 2013


8:00 a.m. Full Hot Breakfast provided – Served in the Aurora Room, 2nd Floor

9:00 a.m. Welcome/OpeningReview of Day I

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Reflection, Influences & Recognition • JP Gladu, Canadian Council on Aboriginal Business

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. New CRA Rules to Enhance Philanthropy with Aboriginal Groups• Mark Blumberg, Blumberg & Segal LLP

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break Served in the Aurora Room, 2nd Floor

AGENDA


11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 12:15p.m. – 1:00p.m. 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Workshop #1:A Case Study:Starting a donor program

Presenters:• Paul Klein, Indspire• Lynne E. Boardman,

Harvey McKinnon & Associates

LUNCH BREAKAurora Room, 2nd Floor

Workshop #1:Prospect Research: How to identify potential donorsand sponsors to support your charity.

Presenters:• Ken Aucoin, Indspire• John Hermans, University of

Toronto

Workshop #1:Sharing Our Stories: Partnership Stories From AcrossCanada

Presenters:• Stephen Huddart, J.W.

McConnell Family Foundation

• Erin Montour, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation

Workshop #2:Compliance Issues with Successfully Funding Aboriginal Groups

Presenter:• Mark Blumberg, Blumberg Segal

LLP

Blue Jays Room, Club Concourse Level

Workshop #2:Indigenous Land and WaterStewardship

Moderator:• Stephen Ellis, Tides Canada

Presenters:• Kim Hardy, Tides Canada• Dorothy Angnatok, Nunatsiavut

Government• Mandy Arnold, Nunatsiavut

Government• Megan Moody, Nuxalk Nation

Workshop #2:Indigenous Land and WaterStewardship


Presenters:• Kim Hardy, Tides Canada• Dorothy Angnatok, Nunatsiavut

Government• Mandy Arnold, Nunatsiavut

Government• Megan Moody, Nuxalk Nation

Workshop #3:Canadian Roots Exchange

Presenters: A team of youth facilitators from theCRE Youth Reconciliation Leader-ship team. It is comprised of youthleaders from both Indigenous andnewcomer communities.

Workshop #3:Traditional Reciprocity: Talking Sticks (Two Part workshop – Part 1)

Presenters:• Diane Hill, R.E.A.L. School• Jordan Miller, R.E.A.L. School

Workshop #3:Traditional Reciprocity: Talking Sticks (Two Part workshop - Part II)


AGENDA (CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS)

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3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break Served in the Aurora Room, 2nd Floor

4:00p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Philanthropic Investments to Aboriginal Beneficiaries and Causes: Patterns and Trends• Mario R. Gravelle, The Counselling Foundation of Canada• Marilyn Struthers, Ryerson University

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wrap Up/Closing Comments

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Gala: Location to be announcedSpecial Presentation: National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Entertainment: Dave Laronde

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2013


7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Early Risers Workshop:Case Study: Engaging and Mobilizing Community and Donors

Presenter: Bruce W.J. Miller, Aboriginal Relations Manager, United Way of Winnipeg

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Full Hot Breakfast provided – Served in the Aurora Room, 2nd Floor

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Opening Comments & Review of Day II

9:10 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks• Krishan Mehta, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Toronto Chapter

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Panel Presentation: Connecting Philanthropy & Aboriginal PeopleModerator: James Stauch, Founder and Director, 8th Rung

• Errol Winter, Gwaii Trust Society/Gwaii Forest Charitable Trust• Scott Bonikowsky, Tim Hortons Inc. • Marvin Assiniwei, Little NHL • Amos Key Jr., Ontario Trillium Foundation

Audience Participation: Question & Answer Period

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Panel Presentation: Driving Change: Developing Partnerships Moderator: Kelly Lendsay, Aboriginal Human Resource Council

• Jo-Anne Ryan, TD Waterhouse • Stephen Huddart, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation • Victoria Grant, The Circle of Philanthropy • Carly Hare, Native Americans in Philanthropy

Audience Participation: Question & Answer Period

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Box Luncheon and Presentation

Philanthropy and Fundraising Showcase• Carly Hare, Native Americans in Philanthropy

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Closing CommentsClosing Prayer, Elder Tom Porter

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We encourage all attendees to wear your finest white outfit,or to emphasize white in your attire, as a way to recognizeand give thanks to the Northern Door*.

No blue jeans allowed.

In the spirit of reviving reciprocity, Conference delegates arealso asked to bring a donation of school supplies to bedonated to the First Nations School in Toronto in lieu ofpurchasing a gala ticket.

* Teachings of the Medicine Wheel speaks to the four colours and four directions. The Northern Door is represented by the colour white. It is symbolic of purity,wisdom, logic, leadership and the door which receives energy as it is a time of renewal. It also represents youth as they too are growing and in need of nurturance.Join us as we honour and celebrate those attributes coming in from the Northern Door.

Entertainment provided by :David Laronde

David describes his music as “contemporary folk, rock andblues blending elements of traditional sounds into one distinc-tive, edgy sound.”

Special presentation byNational Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo .

Gala Evening

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

DAY 1:MONDAY OCTOBER, 21, 2013

Plenary Presentations

World Café:

In order to explore reciprocity we must first make connections with those where wecan learn and grow as youth. We wish to create conversations and dialogue aroundthe youth and the connections that surround them. As a youth, we wish to exploreconnections through intergenerational connections among the youth, adults andelders. We also wish to explore connections between indigenous youth leadershipand community organizations and the link between youth and culture. Equally asimportant, is the relationship between youth and mother earth. The workshop willhave a variety of activities to accompany each topic to be explored.

Presenters•Erin Montour and Jordan Miller

One Becomes Many: Reciprocity in Action

Wesley's talk will focus on how and organization can make a huge impact intheir area. Using examples from history, present day heroes and many more.Wesley will show you how you can find your niche and use it to change not onlyyour community but the world, one starfish at a time.

Presenter• Wes Prankard

Beaver Bones, Blackberries, and Giving Back

Indigenous Youth and Philanthropy" - Drawing on his years covering Indigenous is-sues as a TV reporter, Duncan McCue will discuss the role land and technologyplay in inspiring volunteerism and leadership amongst youth.

Presenter• Duncan McCue

DAY 2: TUESDAY OCTOBER, 22, 2013

Plenary Presentations

Reflections, Influences & Recognition

Growing up in Northern Ontario has had a tremendous impact on Jean Paul (JP)Gladu. Spending every spare moment in the bush or on the ice has given him anintimate appreciation of Mother Earth which has shaped his past experiences andcontinues to influence him.

JP will be reflecting on his challenges, successes and how he has triumphed overthose growing up and in his professional career. He will also speak to the impor-tance of influences in his personal and career path. JP is known as a creative andsavvy businessman with the heart and eye on building relationships for the devel-opment within First Nations across the Country. As the President and CEO ofthe Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, JP has the opportunity to drivechange using business for a better future.

Presenter:• J.P. Gladu, Canadian Council on Aboriginal Business

New CRA Rules to Enhance Philanthropy with Aboriginal Groups

Canadian foundations and charities have provided little funding to aboriginal or-ganizations. Enough with the excuses. This presentation will provide an overviewof current mechanisms for Canadian foundations and charities to fund work withaboriginal organizations including community groups and businesses. It will reviewnew CRA rules that will affect certain aboriginal groups and will enhance trans-parency as to which groups can issue official donation receipts and also receivefunds more easily from funders.

Presenter• Mark Blumberg, Blumberg & Segal LLP

Philanthropic Investments to Aboriginal Beneficiaries andCauses: Patterns and Trends

The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada undertook a multi-part research initiative in 2013 to explore the charitable funding economy of Abo-riginal-dedicated charities and their funders in Canada. This process involvedusing Canada Revenue Agency data to map the current status of Aboriginal-dedi-cated charities with regards to the financial support they received from private orcommunity philanthropic organizations. It also included key informant interviewswith a sample of funders with an Aboriginal mandate to gain more detailed insightinto factors that have influenced their grant making to Aboriginal beneficiaries(peoples, nations, communities, organizations and individuals) and/or causes (i.e.Aboriginal heritage or policy) over the last few years. This session will highlight anumber of the findings that this research initiative uncovered. We will also use thisopportunity to gather feedback about how to tailor our research report (due out inthe New Year) to ensure that those who are interested in reading about this topic ingreater detail will receive the information to best suit their needs.

Presenters:• Mario R. Gravelle, The Counselling Foundation of Canada• Marilyn Struthers, Ryerson University

WORKSHOP PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Workshop #1:A Case Study: Starting a donor program

Hear from two industry experts how they started a broad-based individual givingprogram to support Indspire, Canada’s largest Indigenous led charity. Paul fromIndspire and Lynn from Harvey McKinnon and Associates, one of Canada’s lead-ing consulting firms on direct response fundraising, will share how they went aboutplanning and implementing a successful test of a direct response fundraising pro-gram and share its promising results. They will also speak about how individual giv-ing is an important part of any charitable organization’s revenue programs.

Presenters:• Paul Klein, Indspire• Lynne E. Boardman, Harvey McKinnon & Associates


Workshop #2:Compliance Issues with Successfully Funding Aboriginal Groups

A charity lawyer, Mark Blumberg, will discuss in greater depth the plenary presen-tation on “New CRA Rules to Enhance Philanthropy with Aboriginal Groups”. Hewill describe some of the compliance issues and practical concerns around fundingwork in aboriginal communities and describe a number of practical solutions. Hewill also provide more details on the new CRA process dealing with “municipal orpublic body performing a function of government in Canada”. There are impor-tant changes recently announced by CRA that will affect over a thousand Aborigi-nal groups in Canada receiving funding or donations from Canadian charities orindividuals. Many of the groups may need to make an application to CRA in orderto preserve their ability to issue official donation receipts and accept gifts under theIncome Tax Act (Canada).

Presenter:• Mark Blumberg, Blumberg Segal LLP

Workshop #3:Canadian Roots Exchange

Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) is a national organization based on the premisethat youth play a lead role in strengthening inter-generational relations – andshould be active in developing a generation of leaders that will redefine andstrengthen existing relationships between peoples in Canada. CRE works to bringtogether groups of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to engage in dialogue,break down walls and stereotypes that divide communities. CRE engages youth tooffer youth-led workshops, exchange programs in Indigenous communities andconferences. CRE programming is directly coordinated and led by shared youthleadership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in partnershipwith cultural and community resources and support from adult allies. This is an in-teractive workshop and discussion to identify some of the linkages between Indige-nous communities and ethno-racial minority/ newcomer communities in Canada.The workshop is intended to spark some dialogue and ways that historically disad-vantaged and separated communities can come together and engage in dialogueand both benefit through improved relations.

Presenters:The workshop will be facilitated by members of the CRE Youth ReconciliationLeadership team in Toronto. This team will be comprised of youth leaders fromboth Indigenous communities and newcomer communities who are currentlyliving in Toronto. The team is actively engaged in a project that facilitates un-derstanding and cooperation between urban Indigenous youth and newcomeryouth living in Toronto. The youth leaders who are facilitating this workshop areresponsible for planning and facilitating monthly activities between September2013 and March 2014 to improve relations between youth from both Indige-nous and newcomer communities.

1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Workshop #1:Prospect Research: How to identify potential donors and spon-sors to support your charity.

How do I find new donors and sponsors to support my charity? What sources of in-formation are best to use to research new sources of private sector funding? Whatis prospect research and why do we use it for successful fundraising? These ques-tions and more will be addressed in this practical session on how to identify andqualify potential sources of funding for your charity from the private sector. Learnhow to use prospect research to save your time and enable you to get the mostfunding possible from the best prospects that match with your charity’s mission.

Presenters:• Ken Aucoin, Indspire• John Hermans, University of Toronto

Workshop #2:Indigenous Land and Water Stewardship

Many Canadian indigenous groups envision, are developing, or are implementingprograms to effectively steward land and water in their traditional territories. Suchprograms have demonstrated success in reasserting indigenous priorities for landand resource management, the transfer of indigenous culture and traditionalknowledge amongst generations, while at the same time encouraging sustainablelivelihoods that contribute to the development of resilient local economies.

Objectives

• To learn from leading indigenous organizations about the environmental, eco-nomic, cultural, and social benefits of the stewardship programs they have im-plemented.

• To share ideas on how funders can best support indigenous stewardship pro-grams, as well as how indigenous organizations can best profile their pro-grams in order to secure philanthropic support.


Presenters:• Kim Hardy, Tides Canada• Dorothy Angnatok, Nunatsiavut Government• Mandy Arnold, Nunatsiavut Government• Megan Moody, Resource Stewardship Director, Nuxalk Nation

Workshop #3:Traditional Reciprocity: Talking Sticks

(Two Part workshop – Part 1)This 2.5-hour workshop is designed to introduce participants to the importanceand use of the “talking stick” in establishing circles of relationship and reciprocityfrom an Indigenous perspective. Beginning with an opening smudge ceremony,participants will have the opportunity to construct a talking stick for their own per-sonal use from materials that will be supplied. While creating their talking stick,participants will receive an overview and explanation of Indigenous spiritual beliefsystems and a teaching related to the talking stick’s spiritual significance and how itis used by individuals in a group context. If time permits, an introductory talkingcircle will be convened and participation in this circle will be facilitated on a volun-tary basis.


WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS (CON’T)

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2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Workshop #1:Sharing Our Stories: Partnership Stories From Across Canada

Presenters will share a detailed description of the two profiled programs, how thepartnership was formed, their learning’s and best practices that have emergedfrom the community organizations and indigenous youth partnerships. The audi-ence will hear the independent perspective from both partners about their journeyin building a true partnership.

Two programs will be showcased:• S.N.A.P.• Dr. Leena Augimeri, Director, Centre for Children Committing Offences

and Program development, Toronto• Motivate Canada “Gen 7” (to be confirmed)• Kathy Hare, Active Circle/Gen 7 Program Manager, Ottawa, Ontario

Moderators:• Stephen Huddart, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation• Erin Montour, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation

Workshop #2:Indigenous Land and Water Stewardship (Repeat Workshop)

Many Canadian indigenous groups envision, are developing, or are implementingprograms to effectively steward land and water in their traditional territories. Suchprograms have demonstrated success in reasserting indigenous priorities for landand resource management, the transfer of indigenous culture and traditionalknowledge amongst generations, while at the same time encouraging sustainablelivelihoods that contribute to the development of resilient local economies.

Objectives

• To learn from leading indigenous organizations about the environmental, eco-nomic, cultural, and social benefits of the stewardship programs they have im-plemented.

• To share ideas on how funders can best support indigenous stewardship pro-grams, as well as how indigenous organizations can best profile their pro-grams in order to secure philanthropic support.


Presenters:• Kim Hardy, Tides Canada• Dorothy Angnatok, Nunatsiavut Government• Mandy Arnold, Nunatsiavut Government• Megan Moody, Resource Stewardship Director, Nuxalk Nation

Workshop #3:Traditional Reciprocity: Talking Sticks (Two Part workshop - Part II)

Continuation of Part I


WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2013

Early RisersWorkshop 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Case Study: Engaging and Mobilizing Community and Donors

It is not new to give, share, care and make a creative difference in the community; itis new to institutionalize and standardize these activities and this is the challengeUnited Way faces as we move forward in celebrating the culture of giving in Abo-riginal communities. Engaging and mobilizing community donors from non-tradi-tional sources can be a challenge. United Way of Winnipeg will share learning thusfar against its goal to connect Aboriginal communities, United Way of Winnipegand a number of external stakeholders including those associated with The Circleon Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada by exposing learners to NativeAmericans in Philanthropy’s The Art of Reciprocity (AoR). AoR was developed outof need for a fundraising curriculum that speaks to Native American peoples,fundraisers, and philanthropists who are on the front lines of creating change; peo-ple with the heart but not always the tools or access to the resources of many pro-fessional fundraisers. There is deep need for a model that reflects NativeAmerican experience, history and cultures of giving. United Way of Winnipeg's vi-sion is to work with Native Americans in Philanthropy to adopt and regionalize theArt of Reciprocity, to train people to use the model to develop a fund developmenttraining program as well as support systems within each community, systems whichreflects values, culture and histories of giving, sharing, caring and making a cre-ative difference.

Presenter:• Bruce W.J. Miller, Aboriginal Relations Manager, United Way of Winnipeg

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS (CON’T)

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KLUANE ADAMEKYouth Co-EmceeAll My Relations Conference

Kluane Adamek is a citizen of Kluane First Nation, Yukon Territory. She is of Tlingit and Southern Tutchone ancestry, andfrom the Dakl'aweidí -Killer Whale Clan, of the Wolf and Eagle moieties. She enjoys spending time fishing, hunting andexploring her traditional territory. She enjoys dancing and singing, and is a member of the Dakhká Khwáan Dancers -In-land Tlingit Dance Group. Kluane is passionate about education and community development. After completing herBachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University, she returned home to work with Yukon First Nations and local commu-nities in the areas of education, economic development, governance and child and youth development. Currently sheworks with the Assembly of First Nations in the role of First Nation Liaison Officer and Advisor. She remains highly in-volved with community development and building leadership among First Nation communities. She is a Board Memberfor the Kluane Development Corporation and Kluane Community Development Corporations.

DOROTHY ANGNATOKResearch Outreach Coordinator, Nunatsiavut Government

Dorothy is a young leader in Nunatsiavut who is the Research Outreach Coordinator for the Nunatsiavut Governmentand a board member for the not-for-proft kANGIDLUASUk Student Program Inc. Previously, she was employed as theNorthern Contaminants Researcher with the Nunatsiavut Government and a Program Leader with the kANGIDLUA-SUk Student Program. She is part of a team that creates integrated ‘on the land’ programming that simultaneously ad-dresses health, environmental stewardship and cultural connections. One of these programs that she leads is “Aullak,sangilivallianginnatuk” (Going Off, Growing Strong), a youth-at risk outreach program targeting mental health, food se-curity and knowledge transmission. Passionate about her hometown of Nain, NL, she is a relentless advocate for Inuit, es-pecially youth.

MARVIN ASSINEWAIPresidentThe Little NHL

Marvin is currently employed with the Nipissing First Nation as a Post Secondary Education Counsellor/Supervisor forthe Sudbury Area Post Secondary Counselling Unit for the past 24 years. He has also served as a Band Counsellor toAundeck Omni Kaning First Nation for 4 terms. For the past eight years Marvin has held the position as President of theLittle Native Hockey League (Little NHL), which has over 100+ Teams participating in it yearly ranging from Tyke toMidget in boys divisions and girls Atom to Midget. In 1977, Marvin graduated from Lakehead University from the NativeTeachers Education Program. Marvin taught in Attawapiskat from 1977-79 and also Maniwaki, Quebec, from 1980-1986teaching grades 3-6 over a period of 8 years.

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MANDY ARNOLDCo-founder and Director, kANGIDLUASUk Student Program Inc.

Mandy is co-founder and Director of the not-for-profit kANGIDLUASUk Student Program Inc. based out of Nain,Nunatsiavut. In this role, she has coordinated the development, planning, and delivery of an integrated science, culture,outdoor adventure, and leadership program for Nunatsiavut and Nunavik Inuit youth at the Torngat Mountains BaseCamp and Research Station in northern Labrador. She has lived in Nain for four years and is a Steering Committee mem-ber for the “Aullak, sangilivallianginnatuk” (Going Off, Growing Strong) youth-at risk outreach program. An outdoor ex-periential educator by trade, Mandy has successfully worked with diverse groups of youth from across Canada fosteringthe development of environmental and cultural stewardship, trust, self-confidence, resiliency, and leadership.

KEN AUCOIN, CFREVice President of Development Indspire

Ken is a senior level certified fundraising executive with more than 17 years of success in the charitable sector. Ken joinedthe Indspire team as their Vice President of Development in January 2011. A graduate of NSCAD University in Halifaxand Ryerson University, he has worked for some of Canada’s top arts organizations and post-secondary institutions in-cluding Canada’s National Ballet School, the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. A member of the Associationof Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Ken is an active volunteer in the community and co-founded the LGBT Giving Net-work in 2006. Ken is also a member of the National Advisory Board for C Magazine, an international art quarterly de-voted to promoting critical discussion about contemporary art.

IAN BIRDPresident & CEO Community Foundations of Canada

Ian Bird joined Community Foundations of Canada in 2011, at a watershed moment in the movement’s history. Commu-nity foundations were celebrating the 90th anniversary of The Winnipeg Foundation, Canada’s first community founda-tion; CFC was welcoming its first patron, David Johnston, the Governor General of Canada, and the country was justbeginning to think about its sesquicentennial in 2017. Ian officially took the reins at CFC’s 2011 Conference in Vancouver,a momentous occasion where the Governor General shared his vision of a “smart and caring nation” and issued a call toaction to community foundations from coast to coast. CFC’s national network includes more than 180 community foun-dations all of whom help individuals and organizations to invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work, andplay. Under Ian’s leadership, community foundations responded to the Governor General’s call to service with Smart &Caring Communities, a national effort to that will see the movement expand its reach and establish special Smart & Car-ing Community Funds to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

MARK BLUMBERGPartnerBlumberg & Segal LLP

Mark is a partner at the law firm of Blumberg Segal LLP in Toronto and works almost exclusively in the area of Canadiannon-profit and charity law. Mark has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, an LLB from the Universityof British Columbia and a LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School in Tax Law. Mark is on the Executive of the Canadian BarAssociation National Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section and is also on the Executive of the Ontario Bar Associa-tion Charity and Non-profit law section. Mark is also the editor of www.canadiancharitylaw.ca and www.globalphilanthropy.ca

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LYNNE E. BOARDMANManaging Director Harvey McKinnon & Associates

Lynne has been in fundraising for 20 years, in both Canada and the UK, working with a broad range of non-profit organi-zations to build their individual giving programs and donor revenue. Lynne now works as the Managing Director of a con-sultancy called Harvey McKinnon Associates, leading a team of 17 fundraisers based in Vancouver and Toronto. Alongwith Indspire, her clients include charities such as Oxfam Canada, Amnesty International, Ecojustice, the Mustard SeedMission in Calgary, and hospitals from Vancouver to Halifax.

SCOTT BONIKOWSKYVice President, Corporate, Public & Government AffairsTim Hortons Inc.

Scott Bonikowsky is Vice-President, Corporate, Public & Government Affairs with Tim Hortons Inc., an iconic brand inCanada and one of North America's largest restaurant chains. In this capacity, he is also responsible for leading theCompany’s aboriginal affairs strategy and corporate philanthropy. Scott is actively engaged in community and businessorganizations. He currently serves on the boards of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, the Arctic Childrenand Youth Foundation, Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance and Stewardship Ontario. He is past Chairman of theErinoakKids Children’s Treatment Centre. Scott is also a member of the Canadian Public Relations Society and was ap-pointed to the CPRS College of Fellows in 2007.

CHRISTINE CYRConference ChairAll My Relations Conference

Christine is a traditional Cree/Metis woman from Winnipeg. She grew up in the north end of Winnipeg in a large family.Christine overcame the obstacles of poverty by graduating from high school with honours, then attending and graduatingfrom the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts degree (major: Native Studies, minor: Chemistry). For the past13 years, Christine has been promoting the University of Manitoba to Aboriginal people across Manitoba, Ontario, andSaskatchewan as the Lead Aboriginal Recruitment Officer. In this role, Christine has traveled extensively and built strongrelationships with many people in schools, organizations, and the broader community. Christine is very active in the com-munity and volunteers her time with several Boards and committees, including sitting as Chair of the United Way of Win-nipeg’s Aboriginal Relations Council, member of United Way’s Board of Trustees, Chair of St Therese Childcare Centre,and former Vice-Chair of Career Trek Board of Directors. Christine recently received the Future Leaders of ManitobaAward for Community Service, as well as the Service Award from the University of Manitoba for her outstanding work inthe field of Aboriginal education as well as her commitment to the community.

STEPHEN ELLISNorthern Senior AssociateTides Canada

Stephen Ellis is the Northern Senior Associate at Tides Canada. Based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Stephenworks with Northern communities and partners to create and implement a strategic granting program that builds capac-ity and advances solutions to integrated social, cultural, environmental, and economic challenges in the North. Aftercompleting a Masters in Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo, Stephen and his family lived in Lutsel K’e, aDene community on the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, for over 12 years. During this time he focused on work helping in-digenous peoples, governments, and industry tackle tough land and resource challenges. He is a member of the Environ-mental Monitoring Advisory Board for the Diavik Diamond Mine and a Director for the Dechinta Institute for Researchand Learning. He previously chaired the Akaitcho Screening Board and was a long-standing Director of the DenesolineCorporation and a member of the NWT Protected Areas Strategy Steering Committee.



GARY FARMERMaster of CeremoniesAll My Relations Conference

Farmer was born in Ohsweken, Ontario into the Cayuga Nation and Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee / Iroquois Confed-eracy. Farmer attended Syracuse University and Ryerson Polytechnic University, where he studied photography and filmproduction. His first major role was on the CBC's Spirit Bay. He subsequently played Police captain Joe Stonetree on thesyndicated TV series Forever Knight, and Chief Tom, in the CBC first nations TV series The Rez. However, Farmer is bestknown for his role as spiritual Native American guide "Nobody" in Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man. Farmer reprised the role fora cameo in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, He also was the publisher of Aboriginal Voices magazine, the Founder ofthe Aboriginal Voices radio network, and is an avid supporter of native media projects in film, radio, television and the in-ternet. He has won numerous awards and nominations. Currently, Gary is working on Sundance Channel new series, TheRed Road and always jamming with his own blues band, The Troublemakers.

J.P. GLADUPresident & CEO Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

JP Gladu has over two decades of experience in the natural resource sector working with Aboriginal communities and or-ganizations, environmental non-government organizations, industry and governments from across Canada. He has pro-duced a number of publications related to First Nations issues including: forest certification, Native values collection,biofuel opportunities, First Nation community land use plans, criteria and indicators for sustainable forestry, and cedarproduct development. JP was born and raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, completed a forestry technician diploma in 1993and obtained an undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University in 2000. He also holds an Executive MBAfrom Queens University.

VICTORIA GRANT, ICD.D.Chair The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Victoria is of the Loon Clan, Teme-Augama Anishnabai, and a member of the Temagami First Nation and a grandmother.She is President and owner of Moving Red Canoe, a unique consulting service firm focused on Aboriginal affairs. She isan avid volunteer with a passionate voice who has always advocated for a more robust Aboriginal presence within theFoundation world. She has served as a director on a number Foundation boards, locally, provincially and nationally. Cur-rently, she serves as Chair of The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, a Director on the CommunityFoundations of Canada, and is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Governor General’s Caring CanadianAward. “The Circle” is timely, and she is especially happy to witness the interest and support of Aboriginal people andAboriginal people’s interest and support within the philanthropic environment.


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MARIO R. GRAVELLELearning & Innovation Analyst The Counselling Foundation of Canada

Mario joined The Counselling Foundation of Canada in early 2011 as Learning & Innovation Analyst. His responsibilitiesinclude developing and overseeing the policies, procedures and administrative mechanisms behind receiving, awardingand managing grants. Mario also coordinates the dissemination of learning from the initiatives the Foundation supportsinternally and externally. Prior to arriving at the Foundation, Mario was the Chronic Disease Surveillance Coordinator atthe Métis Nation of Ontario. In this role he collaborated with government and university stakeholders in population-based chronic disease studies as well as research about intergenerational family gambling attitudes and childhood obe-sity. Mario has been Vice-Chair of The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada since 2012. He has aBA (Specialization in History) from Concordia University and an MA (History) from the University of Ottawa. He is cur-rently completing his doctoral dissertation in history at York University.

KIM HARDYProgram Officer Tides Canada

Kim works with funders and grantees to find strategic philanthropic “uncommon solutions for the common good” withspecial focus on Canada’s West Coast and Northern geographies. She has worked extensively with First Nations, devel-opment corporations and rural communities on community-based economic development projects in BC and the Yukon.Kim completed her MBA in Community Economic Development at Cape Breton University after studying psychology atthe University of Victoria and completing the Community Economic Development certificate at Simon Fraser University.She has been an active member of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, participating on theBC/Yukon Council and is currently contributing to Genuine Progress Pacific as a Board Member.

CARLY HAREExecutive DirectorNative Americans in Philanthropy

Carly (Pawnee/Yankton) joined Native Americans in Philanthropy as the Executive Director in November 2010 afterhaving been a voting member for five years, serving on the institute planning committee for three years, and on the NAPBoard of Directors for a year. Carly serves on the Joint Affinity Group’s Steering Committee and D5 Leadership Team.Carly held the position of the Director of Development for the Native American Rights Fund from 2009-2010. Sheserved as Director of Programs for The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County for five years. In 2006, Carlywas selected as an Emerging Leader in International Philanthropy Fellow through the Center of Philanthropy and CivilSociety at the City University of New York. Carly’s Pawnee name is <i kita u hoo <i ]a hiks which translates into she is thefriendly leader of men. Carly is the eldest daughter in a family committed to social justice and community and a proudauntie.

JOHN HERMANSHead of Prospect Research, Regional Youth Wellness Coordinator, Inuvialuit Regional CorporationUniversity of Toronto

John Hermans is Director of Advancement Research at the University of Toronto, where he is responsible for prospectresearch for the University's $2-billion Boundless campaign. He has more than 15 years of experience in prospect re-search with the University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, and is Sponsorship Chair for the upcom-ing APRA-Canada 2014 national conference.


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DIANE KATSITSAWAKS HILLProgram AdministratorR.E.A.L. School

Diane is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Bear clan from the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Ontario,Canada. As an Integrative Programs Consultant for the past 27 years, Diane has been consulting on various Aboriginaleducation initiatives both nationally & internationally. She has worked to promote culturally based training strategies insocial work and education and possesses expertise in the area of portfolio-assisted prior learning assessment. Diane haswritten several articles and books and has lectured on the topic of “Ethnostress” and Indigenous models oflearning/teaching. She has been teaching and facilitating practices of quantum healing and wellness in an integrated andholistic educational training model in New Zealand, South Africa, South America and the USA. She is a Ph.D. candidatein Adult Education with an Aboriginal focus at the University of Toronto. As a dynamic keynote speaker and animator ofthe quantum energy perspective, Diane is keen to share what she has learned with others.

STEPHEN HUDDARTPresident & CEO The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation

Stephen Huddart is the President and CEO of the J. W. McConnell Family Foundation, a national private foundationbased in Montreal. The Foundation's Indigenous-focused Philanthropy Initiative has provided support to First NationsChild and Family Caring Society's Caring Across Boundaries program, the Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peo-ples in Canada, the Ashoka Changemakers Initiative, the Active Circle, the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, Ind-spire Institute, and others. Stephen's background includes leadership positions in the public, private and communitysectors. He career includes stints as a documentary filmmaker, museum curator, co-owner of a community-based jazzcafe, humane educator, and CEO of a children's music and book publisher. He joined the Foundation in 2003 as a SeniorProgram Officer. Stephen serves on the boards of Philanthropic Foundations Canada, Centraide Montreal and theMcGill Initiative in the Social Economy.

ROBERTA JAMIESONPresident& CEOIndspire

Roberta is the President and CEO of Indspire, formerly known as the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation,Canada’s largest Indigenous led charity dedicated to improving the education outcomes and achievements of Indigenouspeoples in Canada. Under Roberta’s leadership, Indspire is flourishing having expanded its Building Brighter Futures:Bursary and Scholarship Awards program that has awarded over $54 million to more than 16,000 First Nations, Inuit andMétis student recipients nationwide. Roberta is a nationally recognized leader that has accomplished a number of “firsts”in her career including the first, First Nations woman to earn a law degree, the first non-parliamentarian appointed as anex-officio member of a House of Commons Committee, the first woman Ombudsman of Ontario and the first womanelected chief of the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. She has also been recognized with numerous awards includ-ing the Order of Canada and has been given 23 honorary doctorates from universities across Canada.”


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AMOS KEY JR. Board of Director & Vice ChairOntario Trillium Foundation

Amos was born into the Okwehonweh Civilization, and is a member of Mohawk Nation hailing from Six Nations of GrandRiver Territory, gifted into the Turtle Clan of his Mother. He is an educator and staunch advocate for First Peoples Humanand Linguistic Rights and Social Justice. He promotes social change, social enterprise /social entrepreneurship in im-proving the quality of life of individuals and for encouraging transformational change, volunteerism and ‘civic engage-ment’ in First People’s communities. He is a keen observer in addressing human rights and civil rights issues facing FirstNations Civilizations within, Ontario, Canada and in Canadian Society at large. His early career started in the realm ofeducation with the London Board of Education as First Nation's Guidance Counselor and Native Studies Teacher andcontinues today with First Nations Bilingual Education and the potential of e-learning. In the past he has held appoint-ments at both the Federal and Provincial levels and has elected civic experience with his local Band Council at Six Na-tions of Grand River.

PAUL KLEINSenior Development OfficeIndspire

As Senior Development Officer at Indspire, Paul brings over 17 years of experience in building individual giving programsand consulting with some of Canada’s largest charitable organizations including; UNICEF Canada, the Canadian BreastCancer Foundation, Canada’s New Democrats and various professional arts organizations across Canada. For the pasttwo years, Paul has focused on starting and growing a national individual donor program for Indspire, Canada’s largest In-digenous run charitable organization.

PAUL LACERTEExecutive DirectorBritish Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Paul Lacerte is the Provincial Executive Director of the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, a position hehas held for the past 17 years. He is a member of the Cariboo Clan and a citizen of the Carrier Nation in north centralBritish Columbia. Paul is a member of the Board of Directors for the Vancouver Foundation and serves as a Lead Aborigi-nal representative on key Provincial initiatives including the Government Non-Profit Initiative (GNPI). He currently sitsas one of the Canadian representatives at the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples in New York.Paul’s education was completed at the University of Victoria in the area of Political Science and in the study of the admin-istration of Aboriginal Governments. He is a certified facilitator and specializes in organizational development and suc-cess planning.



KELLY J. LENDSAYPresident & CEOAboriginal Human Resource Council

Kelly is a social entrepreneur who is internationally recognized as one of Canada's foremost innovators of Aboriginal di-versity. His career has been a series of catalytic flashpoints demonstrating that with effective networks, corporate andcommunity goals can translate smoothly into advancing educational, employment, and economic opportunities for Abo-riginal people. As president and CEO of this unique social enterprise, the council designs partnerships, programs andknowledge networks that transform leaders and employers into high performance organizations of inclusion. The councilemerged from recommendations in the 1996 Report on the Royal Commission for Aboriginal People. Today it is an inde-pendent public-private social enterprise with ISO designation and a strong track record for creating and executing inno-vations in social and economic inclusion. In 2007, in recognition of their 100th anniversary, the University ofSaskatchewan honoured Kelly as one of the University’s 100 Alumni of Influence – a designation given to 100 exceptionalgraduates whose accomplishments have influenced the growth and development of the University, the province, and theworld during the last century. A proud Canadian of Cree, Métis, and European ancestry, Lendsay earned his Bachelor ofScience in Kinesiology-Physiology Minor in 1981 and attained his M.B.A. in 1993 from the U of S.

TUESDAY JOHNSON-MACDONALDPresidentTap Resources

Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald is an entrepreneur operating a event management firm, TAP Resources. She is TAP’s Pres-ident and senior project manager. On a personal note, Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald belongs to the Wolf Clan, MohawkNation, of the Six Nations of the Grand River. She is the seventh child of ten and an honoured mother of three adult chil-dren. Tuesday has over 18 years managing regional and national projects. Prior to establishing TAP Resources Tuesday’sprofessional background included 10 years as the Director of Social Services for the Six Nations of the Grand River Terri-tory and the Mississauga’s of New Credit First Nation. She has sat on numerous regional and national boards such as theOntario Indian Social Services Council, board member with the Meeting Professional International Toronto Chapter andNational Women in Leadership Committee, as well, on the World Conference for Breast Cancer Foundation. Tuesdayvalues the importance of contributing to the community and her profession. As such she is has recently designed and in-troduced a philanthropic program: The Meeting Scout. Tuesday was honoured amongst her peers of Professional Meet-ing Planners with the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award.

DUNCAN MCCUEReporterCBC News Vancouver

Duncan has been a reporter for CBC News in Vancouver for fifteen years. His award-winning news and current affairspieces are featured on CBC's flagship news show, The National. He is also an adjunct professor at the UBC School ofJournalism, and has taught journalism to Indigenous students at First Nations University and Capilano College. McCuerecently went “back-to-school” at Stanford University in California, as the recipient of a Knight Fellowship, where he cre-ated an online guide for journalists called Reporting in Indigenous Communities (www.riic.ca). Before becoming a jour-nalist, Duncan studied English at the University of King's College, then Law at UBC. He was called to the bar in BritishColumbia in 1998. Duncan is Anishinaabe, a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in southern On-tario. He lives with his wife and two children in Vancouver.


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KRISHAN MEHTAVice President of Inclusion and Equity Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Greater Toronto Chapter

Krishan is the Executive Director of Advancement at Seneca College. In this role, he is responsible for the overall man-agement of the fundraising, advancement communications and alumni portfolios. Prior to joining Seneca in 2010, heworked in a variety of advancement positions at the University of Toronto, raising funds for many of the institution’s inclu-sion-oriented academic programs. Krishan is also an instructor in Ryerson University’s fundraising management certifi-cate program and a PhD candidate at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education where he is conducting research onthe philanthropy of high net-worth immigrants in Canada. He serves as the Vice President of Inclusion and Equity for theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Toronto Chapter and co-chair of the Inclusive Giving Project, a multi-year government-funded program that brings together donors, community leaders and non-profit managers to sharetheir experiences of giving and fundraising within twelve diverse communities across Ontario.

BRUCE W. J. MILLERAboriginal Relations ManagerUnited Way of Winnipeg

Bruce is recently responsible for the Aboriginal Relations Strategy at United Way of Winnipeg. Bruce is Cree and amember of Matachewan First Nation, was a former Faculty member of the University of Manitoba (U of M), former Sen-ate member and is one of the past President and CEO of the U of M Alumni Association. Bruce was Chair of the U of M’sFaculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management advisory board, and of U of M’s 6.7 million dollar capital campaignto build an Aboriginal Centre that opened in the fall of 2008. Bruce has been involved with the 2002 North AmericanIndigenous Games as Co-Chair of the Sport and Competition Division and was instrumental in the establishment of a1.25 Legacy Fund. Currently Chair of the planning committee for Team Manitoba for the upcoming 2014 North Ameri-can Indigenous Games in Regina. Bruce has been involved with Federal governments Urban Aboriginal Strategy thatworks across 14 cities and has sat on numerous boards and councils. Bruce is inspired to promote the values of sharing,caring and giving and making a creative difference in the community. Bruce has been involved in the AFP Diversity In-digenous Philanthropy project and a founding member of the Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

JORDAN TESHAKOTENNYON’S MILLERYouth Animator R.E.A.L. School

Jordan is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Bear clan of the Haudenosaunee (People of the Longhouse). He resides onthe Six Nations of the Grand River Territory near Ohsweken, Ontario. Jordan holds a Social Service Worker Diplomafrom St. Lawrence College and is self-employed. Over the years, Jordan has assembled an impressive portfolio of inter-esting life, work and educational experiences stemming from a wide variety of creative activities related to his nationaland international travels. An avid sportsman, Jordan has been working as a Gen 7 - Role Model for the Motivate CanadaYouth Program since September of 2010 promoting healthy lifestyles through sport and recreation. In March of 2011,Jordan assisted in the creation of “R.E.A.L. School” – A Reality Education & Applied Life skills Youth Leadership Develop-ment Program. He works as a youth animator in delivering this program across Ontario and into the United States. Jor-dan’s interests are varied and he has an intense passion for learning and living. He is an “out of the box” thinker with astrong vision and desire to create a multi-dimensional program for youth that incorporates the visual and performing arts,music, sports and traditional culture geared to a multi-cultural and diverse population of youth.



ERIN KONWARIHSE MONTOURProgram InternJ.W. McConnell Family Foundation

Erin is a young Mohawk woman from Kahnawake, Quebec. Since joining The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation as a Pro-gram Intern, this opportunity has allowed her to expand her skills and knowledge in Indigenous-focused philanthropy. Shesits on the youth committee for the “All My Relations” gathering, and is currently coordinating a reconciliation project in-volving Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth. She is also organizing a project that focuses on partnerships between in-digenous youth and community organizations. Erin graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University. Shehas a wide array of experiences in the voluntary/community sector in such domains as: mental health, children at risk, in-tellectual disabilities and creating programming for youth. She looks forward to expanding her skills and knowledge inphilanthropy.

MEGAN MOODYResource Stewardship DirectorNuxalk Nation

Megan is a First Nation’s woman from the Nuxalk Nation, Bella Coola BC. She has completed her Master’s of ScienceDegree in Resource Management and Environmental Studies at the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Center.Megan was introduced to fishing at a young age as she fished on a commercial gillnetter with her father on the BC Cen-tral Coast. She has worked for the Nuxalk Fisheries Program. In 2008, Megan joined the Central Coast Indigenous Re-source Alliance (CCIRA) staff as the Biologist. CCIRA is a First Nations organization that focuses on providing supportto its member Nations regarding resource management, science, and conservation. At this position she worked with theFirst Nations resource staff of the four Central Coast Nations (Heiltsuk, Kitasoo, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv) and providedsupport to each Nation’s fisheries/aquatic initiatives. In September 2013, she decided to complete her work with CCIRAand return to working for her home community as the Nuxalk Resource Stewardship Director.

WES PRANKARDYouth PhilanthropistNorthern Starfish

For Wes, the journey began January 2010 when his dad returned from a trip to Attawapiskat. Over dinner, he shared sto-ries and pictures of people living in third-world conditions. The fact that his dad didn't leave Ontario to witness these livingconditions was unfathomable to Wes, who immediately set out to do something. Camping out for 24 hours during Marchbreak in 2010, Wes raised $6000.00 and 12,000 pounds of food and clothing to assist the people of Attawapiskat. Whatfollowed was a trip to meet the community, when Wes realized that there were no playgrounds there. Wes contrasted thatto the 55 playgrounds in his hometown and he wondered how that was fair. This was the start of Northern Starfish; an or-ganization dedicated to bringing equality to First Nation Kids in the area of Education, Health and Play. His mission is tobuild a playground in every northern community in Canada that doesn't have one, and he accomplished the first step thissummer in Attawapiskat. Wes's media and speaking credits would be admirable for someone three or four times his age.One of his favorite things is speaking to groups of any age - challenging, inspiring and encouraging them to make a differ-ence.


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TOM PORTERElder

Thomas R. Porter (Sakokwenionkwas-“The One Who Wins”) is the founder, spokesperson, and spiritual leader of the Mo-hawk Community of Kanatsiohareke (Ga na jo ha lay gay) located in the Mohawk Valley near Fonda, New York in 1993.He is a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. (Akwesasne, also known as the St. Regis MohawkReservation, straddles the New York State/Canadian border near Massena, New York.) He is married to Alice Joe Porterwho is Choctaw, and has six children. Mr. Porter held the position of sub-chief for the Tehanakarine Chieftainship title,one of the nine chief titles of the Mohawk Nation, for 21 years (1971-1992). He was the director and educator at the Ak-wesasne Freedom School and taught at the Kahnawake Survival School. He offered instruction in Mohawk language, phi-losophy and history at both schools as well as carpentry at Kahnawake. The purpose of both institutions was to teach theusual subject matter within a traditional Mohawk worldview, with emphasis on maintaining the Mohawk language as aliveand vital. Mr. Porter organized the “White Roots of Peace”, a cultural traveling group created to revitalize Native tradi-tions and beliefs in North America. He was its main speaker and lectured for the group at various universities and col-leges throughout the United States and Canada.

JO-ANNE RYANVice President, Philanthropic Advisory ServicesTD Waterhouse

Jo-Anne is Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services at TD Wealth and Executive Director and architect of the Pri-vate Giving Foundation (PGF). PGF was the first donor-advised fund program launched by a financial institution inCanada that provides a structure to leave a lasting legacy in a simple and effective manner. Jo-Anne develops strategieswithin TD Wealth that help clients incorporate philanthropy in their overall financial and estate planning. She is a pastmember of the executive of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners GTA and is currently a member of the governmentrelations committee which lobbies the department of finance to improve tax incentives related to charitable giving. Jo-Anne is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Toronto. She is also a member of the Board and audit committeefor Bishops University Foundation and is a member of the advisory board for Carleton University’s Masters in Philan-thropy and Nonprofit Leadership program

DAVE SECORDDirector Strategic Programs at Tides Canada

Dr. David Secord has been Director of Strategic Programs at Tides Canada Foundation since 2010. He oversees a teamof philanthropic professionals based in BC, Manitoba, Ontario, and the NWT who bring deep knowledge of issues, re-gions, and multi-sector partnerships to strategic grant-making, much of it involving aboriginal communities, lands and wa-ters, and grantees. Before moving to Tides Canada, he oversaw a grant-making portfolio in Alaska and BC for theWilburforce Foundation. Trained as marine ecologist, he was a professor at the University of Washington from 1996-2007, where he played founding or leadership roles in two award-winning interdisciplinary environmental studies pro-grams. Dave has been a Fellow of the International Canadian Studies Institute and the Aldo Leopold LeadershipProgram, serves on the board of the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers Network, and was a founding member of andcurrently chairs the circumpolar Arctic Funders Group. Since joining the foundation world, Dave has tried to help nudgephilanthropic institutions toward improved dialogue with and more direct granting to Indigenous communities, leaders,and organizations.



JAMES STAUCHDirectorInstitute for Nonprofit Studies, Mount Royal University

James holds a Masters in Environmental Design (Planning) from the University of Calgary. He has worked in the field ofcommunity and regional planning in the private and non-profit sectors within Alberta and the Northwest Territories.James is past Chair of the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers Network Board of Directors, a co-creator of the ArcticFunders Group and past Chair of two organizations working to build relations between philanthropy and First Peoples:The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada and the San Francisco-based International Funders for In-digenous Peoples. James has served as a foundation executive and non-profit sector consultant for nearly two decades,working in the field of philanthropy. James has guided or advised on a wide range of programs that support the emer-gence of community leadership, or that help organizations uncover new possibilities for their programming and opera-tions in order to be strategic, authentic and enduring in their impact. He has worked extensively with communities in theArctic and far north, with the non-profit sector in the Calgary and Greater Toronto regions, as well as with Aboriginalcommunities and organizations across Canada. James is also the founder and director of 8th Rung, a consultancy fo-cused on leadership and network development. From 2002 to 2012, he served initially as Program Manager and then asVice President, Programs and Operations at the Toronto-based Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation. While at the Gor-don Foundation, he designed and managed its programming related to the Arctic and far north, including co-creating andoverseeing the Jane Glassco Arctic Fellowship Program. Before that, he ran the Community Grants Program at The Cal-gary Foundation.

MARILYN STRUTHERSJohn C. Eaton Chair of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (School of Child & Youth Care, Faculty of Community Services) Ryerson University

Marilyn has worked in and around the non-profit sector for more than forty years, engaged in social change in fields asvaried as women’s safety, children’s mental health, community participation in the arts and with First Nations’ on fishingrights, community-driven research and project development. Her work in the non-profit sector has spanned communityorganizing, organization building, and participatory approaches to learning, governance, program and leadership. Forthe last 14 years Marilyn has been a funder with the Ontario Trillium Foundation, making provincial investments inchange-the-world organizations - building the social sector’s capacity to innovate. Using the “landscape view” out overthe sector that her position afforded, Marilyn has also become a researcher, writer and teacher. Watching the changes inhow money flows, what is happening in the “hybrid space” between non-profit and commercial ventures and the sector’sgrowing role as “solution finder” to complex social problems, she has been tracking the lively conversations on what thenon-profit sector is, how it works and how it creates lightning fast innovation for public benefit. Marilyn is a founding mem-ber of the Circle and is currently Struthers is the inaugural John C. Eaton Chair in Social Innovation and Entrepreneur-ship in the Faculty of Community Service at Ryerson University.


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ERROL WINTERExecutive DirectorGwaii Trust Society/Gwaii Forest Charitable Trust

Errol is a graduate of York University holding a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Education. He alsoholds his license in BC Securities and Mutual Fund Management. Over the course of the last five years Errol has held theposition of Executive Director of two First Nations Charitable Trusts based out of Vancouver and Haida Gwaii with com-bined assets in excess of $100MM. Errol has helped to create one of the only perpetual funds covering multi communi-ties within a split demographic environment. These consensus based organizations form the basis for all practicalgovernance on the Islands of Haida Gwaii. With a 20 year background in banking management, and a 5 year stint assist-ing businesses move from mid-cap to large, Errol has managed to blend corporate growth and governance with not forprofit motives, participating in projects such as disaster relief housing in China, and micro lending agencies for women inIndia.Errol’s latest project is working to bring together Canadian foundational institutions and first nations trusts to en-hance financial literacy learning outcomes for all.


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