True North Aid

🌟 True North Aid is 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲. In preparation for September 30th, 2025 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) committee members will work remotely alongside True North Aid’s Reconciliation Program Coordinator to contribute to, and oversee, the planning of all participating walks in cities across Canada. This committee will meet virtually at a minimum of once a month beginning Monday, February 3rd in the evenings (EST) with increased (and reasonable) frequency as September approaches. We welcome applicants who: - take initiative and are organized - are skilled in areas of communication, digital design, media (copywriting, marketing, socials etc.) - enjoy meeting new people - possess a creative and collaborative mindset - have personal/professional experience with accessible design - actively commit to advancing truth and reconciliation in Canada - can commit to most/all meetings between February 2025 and October 2025 Please apply here: https://lnkd.in/ef7yh-Si For more info, contact Katie Koopman at katie@truenorthaid.ca #TrueNorthAid #Volunteer #ReconciliationWalk2025

In 1-week True North Aid will host our first Northern Reads online Book Club! We've been reading 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 by authors Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson! Join us on January 16th, 2025, at 6PM EST for an hour-long meaningful discussion with the authors. Bring your questions and comments! For more info and to register, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gDwBFx8j _______________________ Need to purchase the book? GoodMinds is offering free shipping! (Use code BOOKCLUB2025 at the checkout.) Purchase here: https://lnkd.in/gBVG4AXU 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗱’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, our commitment to ensuring that northern and remote communities have access to Indigenous-authored and illustrated books. #TrueNorthAid #NorthernReads #BookClub #Indigenous #Literacy #Books #ValleyOfTheBirdtail #Education #GoodMinds

𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗱. The Settler Discussion Series is an opportunity to learn the truth about Canada’s past and present history through self-reflexivity exercises, engaging in meaningful dialogue, and the provision of relevant and robust resources. Four, weekly online sessions will build upon each other, first beginning with the topic of Privilege. The topics of Land, Residential Schools, and Allyship will follow. Themes of racism, colonization, relationship, and our individual and collective responsibility will underpin these conversations. --> Register here: Settler Discussion Series March 2025 Although this is a free series, a donation to help advance the good work of True North Aid is appreciated. Katie Koopman, True North Aid’s Reconciliation Program Coordinator, will host this series, presenting and connecting each topic in a factual, practical, and intentional way. Katie can be reached by email at katie@truenorthaid.ca. #TrueNorthAid #Truth #Reconciliation #Relationship #Responsibility #SettlerDiscussionSeries

🌈 Today is National Ribbon Skirt Day! 🌟 The ribbon skirt is a powerful symbol of Indigenous identity, resilience, and cultural pride. It represents the strength and beauty of Indigenous women and girls and their deep connection to their heritage and the land, while also representing the wearer's identity and diversity. This day was inspired by Isabella Kulak (pictured here), a member of the Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan, who faced discrimination in 2021 for wearing her ribbon skirt to a school event. Her bravery sparked a movement to honour the cultural significance of ribbon skirts. In response, Senator Mary Jane McCallum introduced Bill S-219, which became law in December 2022. The first National Ribbon Skirt Day was celebrated on January 4, 2023. This day is a powerful reminder to: 💪 Celebrate the strength and diversity of Indigenous women 🌎 Recognize and honour Indigenous traditions and culture 📖 Learn about the rich history of Indigenous expressions of identity 💡 Commit to ongoing reconciliation efforts #TrueNorthAid #Reconciliation #RibbonSkirtDay #Indigenous #Metis #Inuit #FirstNations #NationalRibbonSkirtDay

🌟 Farewell, 2024! 🌟 This week, we closed the chapter on an incredible year, filled with achievements, milestones, and heartfelt moments to celebrate and reflect upon. In 2024, we: ✅ Provided vital humanitarian aid to 130 communities, supporting local projects and initiatives. 📦 Delivered over 100,000 pounds of supplies, including beds, backpacks, and menstrual supplies 👥 Directly impacted the lives of 25,000 individuals, None of this would have been possible without YOU—our amazing supporters, partners, and community. 🙏 Thank you for walking alongside us on this journey. 💙 As we step into 2025, we're excited to continue making a difference together. Here's to another year of compassion, resilience, and shared humanity! 🌎 #TrueNorthAid #HumanitarianAid #YearInReview #ThankYou #HopeFor2025

𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 2024 𝙏𝙖𝙭 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧! 🌟 --> Donate to True North Aid before December 31. --> Support vital programs for Indigenous communities across Canada. --> Receive a tax receipt for your 2024 filing. By donating to True North Aid before December 31, you’ll not only support vital programs for Indigenous communities across Canada but also receive a tax receipt for your 2024 filing. 🌟 #Indigenous #TrueNorthAid #2024TaxSeason #YearEndGiving

Wishing you the best of the holiday season - we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and Happy New Year! #Christmas2024 #TrueNorthAid #HolidaySeason

The winter solstice is Saturday, December 21st and marks the day of the year when the earth is tilted farthest from the sun. 🌞 This calendar date has been revered by cultures globally 🌎 for centuries. Indigenous people in Canada continue to honour the patterns of the natural world during this season. In this short video, Elder Wilfred Buck explains what the winter solstice means in the Cree tradition. https://lnkd.in/eM3Ve3sy

A Holiday Message from the Team at True North Aid #Holidays2024 #Christmas

#ThrowbackThursday to the incredible Awaken the Canoes project, supporting communities and peoples from across Coastal British Columbia! This year, All Nations Paddles Up delivered a canoe program for young women aging out of care, their support teams, and Indigenous female mentors while continuing to run their canoe journeys for young men. In total, five canoe pulls and tribal journeys took place in 2025! Reflecting on the impact of this initiative fills us with gratitude and pride. Each year, this project engages in traditional practices and builds cultural confidence. 🌟 Over the years, their return has been a testament to the grassroots, Indigneous-Led community-level difference we’re making together with All Nations Paddles Up. Here’s to what we’ve accomplished—and what’s yet to come! 🙌 #AwakenTheCanoes #YouthEmpowerment #CulturalRevitalization #TrueNorthPride