IYR is committed to ensuring that funds from this granting program are going into the hands of Indigenous-led groups, organizations and collectives. When we refer to an Indigenous organization, we require that they meet the following criteria:
Incorporated organizations/registered non-profits must meet all of the following three criteria:
A mission/purpose, mandate and vision statement that outlines your organization’s commitment to working with Indigenous communities;
At least 50% of organization’s Board of Directors are Indigenous and/or the organization is staffed and led by primarily Indigenous people
The organization uses an Indigenous model/practices to serve Indigenous community
Grassroots groups and collectives must meet all of the following three criteria:
At least 50% of participants in programming run by the group are Indigenous (work is Indigenous focused)
At least 75% of staff/organizers are Indigenous
The group uses Indigenous practices to serve Indigenous community