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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas

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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas Oahas’ mission is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal people in Ontario through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction.    Oahas staff work with community members and families to […]

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Ontario Aboriginal HIV | AIDS Strategy – Oahas Oahas’ mission is to provide culturally respectful and sensitive programs and strategies to respond to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic among Aboriginal people in Ontario through promotion, prevention, long-term care, treatment and support initiatives consistent with harm reduction.    Oahas staff work with community members and families to

Tungasuvvingat Inuit

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more.  In total, they offer nearly 30 integrated, frontline services. The goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) is an Inuit-specific registered not-for-profit Ontario service provider offering social support, cultural activities, employment and education assistance, youth programs, counselling, crisis intervention and more.  In total, they offer nearly 30 integrated, frontline services. The goal is to be a one-stop resource and support centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex

Ontario Native Women’s Association

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Ontario Native Women’s Association The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a nonprofit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities. Established in 1971, ONWA supports the social and cultural wellbeing for

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Ontario Native Women’s Association The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a nonprofit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities. Established in 1971, ONWA supports the social and cultural wellbeing for

“This funding allowed us to move from the pond to the lake.”

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In 2023, we launched the latest round of the Deacon Legacy Grants: A two-year, unrestricted funding stream. While this grant has taken many forms over the years as we’ve evolved to better meet community needs, at its core, it has always been about honouring the wishes of legacy donors and supporting the organizations that make

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In 2023, we launched the latest round of the Deacon Legacy Grants: A two-year, unrestricted funding stream. While this grant has taken many forms over the years as we’ve evolved to better meet community needs, at its core, it has always been about honouring the wishes of legacy donors and supporting the organizations that make

Announcing the 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs Grantees

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We’re excited to share our 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs grantees. These organizations were chosen for their visionary work in tackling our city’s inequities. They are poised to further strengthen their real and measurable impact for Torontonians—from increasing access to culturally relevant food to ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in the arts.    Fundholder

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We’re excited to share our 2025 Toronto’s Vital Signs grantees. These organizations were chosen for their visionary work in tackling our city’s inequities. They are poised to further strengthen their real and measurable impact for Torontonians—from increasing access to culturally relevant food to ensuring people with disabilities can fully participate in the arts.    Fundholder

National AccessAbility Week #NAAW2025

Organizations advocating for accessibility and inclusion

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National AccessAbility Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and shine a light on the individuals and organizations working to break down barriers. We’re recognizing the impact of some of the local organizations in Toronto that are leading the way in creating more accessible, inclusive communities.  ASE Community Foundation for

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National AccessAbility Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and shine a light on the individuals and organizations working to break down barriers. We’re recognizing the impact of some of the local organizations in Toronto that are leading the way in creating more accessible, inclusive communities.  ASE Community Foundation for

Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC)

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Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) initiates, amplifies and champions policy, advocacy, research, community engagement and collaboration within the Indigenous social services sector in Toronto. TASSC’s membership includes 25 Indigenous-led organizations that make up a majority of the designated social services providers for Indigenous people living in Toronto, including

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Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) initiates, amplifies and champions policy, advocacy, research, community engagement and collaboration within the Indigenous social services sector in Toronto. TASSC’s membership includes 25 Indigenous-led organizations that make up a majority of the designated social services providers for Indigenous people living in Toronto, including

Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society

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Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services, including housing, for First Nations, Inuit and MĂ©tis 2SLGBTQIA+ women exiting the justice system. There are currently three housing sites and another under construction in Scarborough. The Society was founded out of concern of the urgent need to break the

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Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services, including housing, for First Nations, Inuit and MĂ©tis 2SLGBTQIA+ women exiting the justice system. There are currently three housing sites and another under construction in Scarborough. The Society was founded out of concern of the urgent need to break the

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST)

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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) NCFST was founded by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community leaders to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families in Toronto. NCFST offers a full range of prevention programs, treatment and healing services, early years programs, youth programs, and cultural and recreational programs to all members of Toronto’s

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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST) NCFST was founded by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community leaders to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families in Toronto. NCFST offers a full range of prevention programs, treatment and healing services, early years programs, youth programs, and cultural and recreational programs to all members of Toronto’s

Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA)

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Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA) Founded in 1982, NEPA is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. NEPA provides a platform for both traditional and contemporary Indigenous themes, sharing First Nations cultural values with all peoples.   Through theatre, dance, multi-disciplinary art, new script development, and apprenticeships, NEPA fosters a community of artistic visions. In 1989,

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Native Earth Performing Arts (NEPA) Founded in 1982, NEPA is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company. NEPA provides a platform for both traditional and contemporary Indigenous themes, sharing First Nations cultural values with all peoples.   Through theatre, dance, multi-disciplinary art, new script development, and apprenticeships, NEPA fosters a community of artistic visions. In 1989,

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