AFP in Canada Truth & Reconciliation

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Welcome to the AFP in Canada Truth & Reconciliation page!

AFP in Canada (which is AFP Canada and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada) is focused on Truth and Reconciliation as part of our commitment to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and access). Guided by the work from our special working group on Truth and Reconciliation, AFP in Canada is leading the way for AFP to continue taking meaningful actions on this important journey.  

Towards Decolonization

The original stewards of Turtle Island, also known as Canada, are the Indigenous peoples of this territory. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in Canada acknowledges the important relationship Indigenous peoples have with this vast space and the devastating legacy of colonization on their communities and the land we all occupy today.

AFP in Canada is committed to understanding the history and current realities of our diverse profession, including Indigenous, racialized and equity-deserving groups across the charitable sector. We acknowledge that the ongoing process of inclusion and reconciliation involve a review of the common practices that inform how Canadian charities value generosity and reciprocity. New paradigms, founded on principles of respect, allyship and justice, hold great potential in transforming the sector.

It is incumbent upon all of us—especially settlers on this land—to work in solidarity towards building a culture of belonging that will benefit everyone.

Canada Land Acknowledgement

Resources on Truth and Reconciliation

This section of our website will continue to grow as we learn of more resources that might be of value to fundraisers. Please reach out to us if there is a resource that can be added to this list.

Career

AFP Supports a New Career-Track Training for Indigenous Fundraisers

AFP in Canada is supporting a career-track fundraising initiative for Indigenous students across the country—a program developed by The New School of Fundraising and Indspire. Graduates of the program will receive one year of AFP membership, an introduction to the nearest AFP chapter as a way to being engaged with ongoing education, mentoring and networking; and help in identifying prospective internship opportunities. 

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Recent Articles

September 24, 2024: Phyllis Webstad Shares the Change That’s Possible With a Powerful Story
August 19, 2024: AFP in Canada Report
April 24, 2024: AFP Canada: 'Embedding IDEA into our work'
March 19, 2024: AFP Supports a New Career-Track Training for Indigenous Fundraisers
September 25, 2024: One Day’s Pay: A Path to Reconciliation
March 23, 2023: AFP Territorial Acknowledgement: ‘We want to open up a conversation’
March 16, 2023: The Impact of AFP in Canada
February 28, 2023: AFP Canada’s Fundraising Narrative on the Road Again with Session at AFP ICON
January 11, 2023: Jennifer Johnstone Grateful and Excited To Be Chairing AFP Canada
November 10, 2022: Three Part Series on Truth and Reconciliation - Part Three Unpacking the Trip 
November 3, 2022: Three Part Series on Truth and Reconciliation - Part Two Travelling the Path 
October 27, 2022: Three Part Series on Truth and Reconciliation - Part One, Before Setting Out
February 16, 2022:  Embedding Indigenous Perspective Into Our Practice
September 30, 2021: AFP on Truth and Reconciliation: "Actions speak louder …” 
October 21, 2020: Indigenous Cultural Training at AFP Chapters: Canadian History Re-learned
March 4, 2020: Indigenous Perspectives on Philanthropy: An Emerging Force
July 26, 2019: Education sessions offered as part of the AFP in Canada Leadership Retreat by Brad Marsden and Kris Archie

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