Nonprofit News: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Next Friday is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who did not come home, and their families. This day, along with every day of the year, is a time to listen, learn, and remember. Throughout next week, there are many opportunities to join together on the path of reconciliation. See below for some of these opportunities offered virtually and/or in person.
Truth and Reconciliation Week
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | September 26 - 30
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022 is a national program open to all schools across Canada. This year includes an expanded program with age-appropriate virtual material for students in grades 1 through 12.
Métis Memories of Residential School
University of Calgary | September 27
Join Métis scholars, Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt and Billie-Jo Grant, in this important presentation shedding light on the Métis experience and addressing the historical biases and racism they have encountered.
The Importance of Language to Young People with Storytelling through Rock Painting
Trellis | September 29
"Áísínai'pi" means to write on stone. Rock painting provides exceptional testimony to the living cultural traditions of the Blackfoot People. You and your family are invited to learn through traditional rock painting as you hear stories, humour and traditional teachings from an Elder and community leaders.
Reviving Our Spirit with Language
Trellis | September 30
Join Trellis for a rich cultural experience on the importance of language reclamation, as we tackle the struggle, the hopes, and the actions that we may all take on our journeys to language reclamation and reconciliACTION.
Indigenous Awareness: The Blanket Exercise
Calgary Public Library | September 30
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential exercise that looks at the lived experience of Indigenous people within Canadian history. Join to be part of this immersive experience and examine our shared colonial legacy.
Orange Shirt Day Walking Tour
Fort Calgary | September 30
This National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day), join a free walking tour where we will confront the colonial history of Fort Calgary, discuss our ongoing work to decolonize the stories we tell, and share insights about what we have learned about reconciliation so far.
Guided Walks on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
University of Alberta | September 30
Join University of Alberta for reflective land-based teaching and learning on September 30, 2022, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Two walks are planned for this day, each considering the histories of these lands and its peoples from different vantage points.
Orange Shirt Day: Afternoon Panel Discussion
UCalgary & Calgary Public Library | September 30
Join UCalgary’s Office of Indigenous Engagement for a panel discussion revisiting the commitments of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in light of the unmarked graves, and our path forward.
Night Raiders Film Screening and Discussion
Calgary Public Library | September 30
Set in a post-war future that follows the journey of a mother trying to rescue her daughter from a state-run institution, this dystopian sci-fi film digs deep into Canada's painful past and examines the forced assimilation of Indigenous peoples.
Remembering the Children
Government of Canada | September 30
A 1-hour national commemorative gathering will be broadcast live from Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats. Check your local listings.
I Need to Talk to You: The Art of Navigating Difficult Conversations
OCTOBER 4 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | ZOOM
Many leaders avoid having difficult conversations at work and as a result, individual and team performance levels drop, customers and clients become dissatisfied, team morale plummets, and confidence in leadership is eroded.
Most leaders confess that they aren't comfortable having these conversations because they don't get enough practice doing it. So, instead of losing your cool, let's practice early proactive intervention.
In this webinar, Ken and Russell will discuss why leaders often avoid difficult conversations and watch two actors try to navigate a typical conversation. You’ll have the chance to offer feedback and explore the B.E.E.F. Model as a technique for structuring these conversations.
Nonprofit Connections: The Great Resignation Impacts on the Nonprofit Sector
OCTOBER 18 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | ZOOM
The Great Resignation's impact on retention and recruitment continues to be an ongoing human resources phenomenon. One that has amplified the need for organizations to understand and adapt to the changing needs of employees and the current social landscape.
At this Nonprofit Connections, hear how leaders in the nonprofit sector have been responding to The Great Resignation, building engagement and inclusive, diverse, and equitable cultures from a systems lens. Panelists will discuss impacts faced at their organizations, innovative approaches and learnings, and shifts in how they are thinking about the future of work and sustainability of their organization.
PANELLISTS
Tara Lockyer | Chief People Officer, ATB Financial
Ilda Songhurst | Director - People, Culture and Communications, CUPS Calgary
Anne-Marie Pham | Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
Paul Taylor | Executive Director, FoodShare Toronto
TICKET INFORMATION
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Non-Members: $25
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REGISTRATION NOTE
This event will be held on Zoom, and registration is through Eventbrite. The confirmation email from Eventbrite will include the meeting information for you to join. You will also receive an email from Eventbrite the day before the event with this information.
ABNN Webinar Series: CRA Information Sessions for Nonprofits and Charities
Co-hosted by CCVO and Volunteer Lethbridge, ABNN is hosting three webinars in the coming weeks focused on GST for nonprofits and charities. See below for details about each session and how to register.
GST for Charities and Nonprofit Organizations
October 12 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
This Presentation is designed for both Charities and NPOs and is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST. We will cover issues for organizations already GST registered, and those of you who might be wondering about becoming registered. You will hear about how to ensure you maximize your GST recoveries and how to avoid some of the common mistakes which can result in future non-compliance.
REGISTER FOR OCT 12
GST for Capital Property
October 19 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
This Presentation is designed for various Public Service Bodies, such as Charities, Non-profit Organizations and Municipalities. It is intended for all individuals who may be involved with the entity’s GST We will cover the GST rules for Capital Property from initial purchase to various changes as they occur over time. You will hear about maximizing your GST recoveries and how to avoid some of the common mistakes which can result in future non-compliance. REGISTER FOR OCT 19
GST Audits & Taxpayer Rights
November 2 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Do you know want to know more about GST audits and examinations? Would you like to learn about what to expect or how to prepare for an audit? Would you like to hear more about your rights as a taxpayer? This presentation will introduce and review some of the publicly available information on these issues, as well as provide you with some additional tips based on many years of practical experience.
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Policy Highlights
Federal Budget 2023 Pre-Budget Consultations
Your organization can now submit recommendations for the 2023 federal budget. Consultations are an opportunity for nonprofits to raise awareness about and advance their policy priorities. Learn more about the consultations here, and submit your recommendations (following this written brief template) on the portal here.
Imagine Canada has created a simple pre-budget toolkit with instructions and templates to help you get involved and have your voice heard. Consultations are
open until Saturday, October 8.
CanadaHelps Unveils New Data on the Challenges Facing Small Charities
As part of Small Charities Week, and to better understand the challenges faced by Canadian small charities, CanadaHelps surveyed more than 600 small charities across the country in August. Some of the survey results highlighting challenges for small charities include:
41% of charities saw an increase in demand at the start of the pandemic but demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels for only 5% of charities.
29% of charities saw an increase in donations at the start of the pandemic but two-thirds (20% of total respondents) have returned to pre-pandemic levels.
59% of charities note that demand exceeds their capacity, while only 27% have the capacity to meet the demand.
83% agree that inflation has increased the costs incurred for service delivery and 65% agree that inflation has decreased the donations received from individual Canadians.
Just over half (51%) agree that increased demand for services and/or reduced funding is resulting in higher levels of staff burn out; while 55% have seen a decline in volunteers, with the number of volunteers continuing to remain below pre-pandemic levels.
With reduced funding from donations, 39% of small charities believe the quality of their programs will suffer, 38% will need to make cuts to their programs, 32% will not be able to meet demand, and 17% will need to reduce staffing.
Learn more in the Canada Helps press release.
Outside the Lab Summit: Apply Today!
When you’re confronting intractable social issues, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The difference between success and failure can mean people’s lives, and the health of our communities. And old ways of thinking and tired solutions aren’t cutting it.
The Innovation Outside the Lab Summit (IOL) will bring together sector leaders who embrace innovation and want to see it embedded in their organization’s culture and systems.
Guided by New York University’s Dr. Nir Tsuk, you’ll engage in practical, hands-on learning in a think tank environment. IOL kicks off with an in-person summit in beautiful Kananaskis Country on October 24. At the end of five months, you will earn an Innovation and Intrapreneurship certificate from NYU.
Apply today – space is limited. Learn more on the sagesse website.
Learning Opportunities
Technology and Your Not-For-Profit
September 29 | online
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Activating a Culture of Belonging
Dates in Sept & Oct | online & in person
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Answering Your Questions:
Governance Edition
October 11 | online
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Reframing the Overhead Narrative - From Cost to Resilience
October 20 | online
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Funding and Grants
Canadian Race Relations Foundation National Anti-Racism Fund
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) seeks to support organizations to combat racism, promote events and education, and build a more anti-racist society. Currently two streams are accepting applications: event sponsorship and youth initiatives sponsorship.
Event sponsorship applications
CRRF encourages organizations to apply to the National Anti-Racism Fund if they are coordinating events that align with one or more key themes and achieve one or more of the expected results. This stream of funding is available to:
Canadian registered charities (as recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency).
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations.
Canadian non-federal public institutions such as municipalities, boards of education, schools, colleges, and universities.
Canadian non-profit organizations and associations.
Available funding for any proposed event is up to a maximum of $25,000. CRRF will work with successful applicants to establish the flow of funds according to deliverables.
Youth initiatives sponsorship applications
CRRF encourages applicants organizing youth anti-racism initiatives to apply to this funding stream. The initiatives must align with one or more key themes and objectives and achieve the expected results of the National Anti-Racism Fund. This stream of funding is available to:
Canadian registered charities (as recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency)
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations
Canadian non-federal public institutions such as municipalities, boards of education, schools, colleges, and universities
Canadian non-profit organizations and associations
Grassroots and recognized student groups
The amount of funding for any proposed youth anti-racism initiatives will be up to a maximum of $2,500. Funding will be provided upon contract signing, and a final report is expected after the completion of the initiative.
The portal will remain open until December 2022 for ongoing intake of the above two streams. Learn more about both streams on the CRRF website.
Blogs & More
In Indigenous Nonprofit Governance, Values Matter More Than Tools
Imagine Canada, Rachelle Dallaire
The Chief and Council system is a Western governance system, imposed by the Indian Act, whereby Indigenous community leadership is elected. This foreign structure eliminated all other pre-existing forms of Indigenous governance, including the hereditary Chief model wherein leaders inherit their roles and responsibilities according to cultural practices and laws within their community. It forces all communities to use the same system regardless of cultural differences, values, and community structure. Most importantly, it undermines the ability of communities to self-determine their preferred forms of leadership. This said, some Indigenous organizations have adopted and accepted dominant and colonial governance practices very favourably. Read More→
How Indigenous women organize in the philanthropic space
PhiLab Podcast
This episode, animated by Heather O'Watch, is a discussion held by The Circle. The Circle transforms philanthropy and contributes to positive change between Philanthropy and Indigenous communities by creating spaces of learning, innovation, relationship-building, co-creation, and activation. This episode discusses how Indigenous women lead and gather in the philanthropic space. Listen→
‘We don’t have a word for philanthropy’
The Philanthropist, Miles Morrisseau
To achieve reconciliation as a form of understanding, we must agree on what is true, what is real, what occurred in the past, and what is our shared future. We must also ask what philanthropy represents to Indigenous Peoples, and, as importantly, what we mean by Indigenous philanthropy. If these understandings can be achieved, then we can manifest the friendly relationships that create a better society and a sustainable world.
What do Indigenous Peoples mean when they talk about Indigenous philanthropy? Miles Morrisseau put this question and others to Indigenous people who are leaders in the philanthropic sector. Read More→