Why is it important to fund Indigenous-led systems change?

Vancouver Foundation (VF)’s Indigenous-led systems change grants support organizations addressing structural inequalities and racism faced by Indigenous organizations in BC. These organizations have historically been marginalized, counted on few resources and spent much of their time reporting to donors and coping with other bureaucratic barriers. This research will bridge the gap by reviewing academic and non- academic sources to provide evidence of the colonial roots of the barriers that Indigenous and Métis-led organizations face. It will inform an advocacy and engagement strategy led by VF to influence public and private leadership to fund and contribute to lasting change across Indigenous communities in the province. The findings will be shared with Indigenous-led organizations in BC and beyond on VF’s online platforms through reports written in an accessible language, including a literature review, an annotated bibliography and maps on the pressing needs and ongoing system-change initiatives in British Columbia.

Faculty Supervisor:

Philippe Le Billon

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Partner:

Vancouver Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of British Columbia

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