We have a winner! Congratulations to Jennifer Lawrence, CEO of the BC Institute of Agrologists! She is the lucky winner of our Indigenous Box draw which includes goodies from Indigenous businesses.

☀️ This summer, your backyard barbecue could help change lives. Our latest blog shares simple ideas for hosting a fundraising gathering in support of the Kw’umut Lelum Foundation. Together, small acts of generosity become something much bigger. 🔗 https://www.klfoundation.ca/stories/hosting

Gather, Share, Give: Hosting a Summer Fundraising Dinner for Kw’umut Lelum Foundation

Summer is a season of gathering. Across our Coast Salish communities, warm evenings bring opportunities to connect with family, friends, neighbours, and community members around good food and good conversation. What if your next barbecue, potluck, or dinner party could also help uplift Indigenous y

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💙 Recently, the U of Manitoba's Class of 1968 Physiotherapy graduates gathered in Nanaimo for a barbecue in the park hosted by our colleague, Jen. Moved by the spirit of reciprocity, the group donated over $1000 to KLF. We raise our hands to these newest members of our tsetsuwatil community!

It was so great to be part of the Pride Parade and festival this past weekend at Swy-a-Lana to stand alongside the #2SLGBTQIA+ community and celebrate love, inclusion, and community. 🌈 Thank you to the organizers, participants, and community members who made the day so vibrant and welcoming.

Huy ch q’u to the First Nation Health Authority for sharing the third volume of their Food is Medicine: Gifts from Relations recipe book! Check it out at www.fnha.ca #indigenousknowledge #traditionalfoods

It’s PRIDE month 🌈 - a time for all of us to uplift #2SLGBTQIA+, and celebrate the diversity that makes our communities so vibrant and strong! It’s also a time to reinforce our commitment to make sure our communities are inclusive and welcoming to all. #Pride2026 #CelebratePride #LoveIsLove

More than 60 scholarship recipients, donors, community members, and partners gathered for a special honouring event hosted by KLF. Read the full story and learn more about how Indigenous-led philanthropy is helping create pathways to education, wellness, and opportunity. 🔗 https://ow.ly/61pa50Z8h8T

Honouring Indigenous Youth and Community: The Power of Working Together

On June 4, more than 60 scholarship recipients, donors, community members, and partners gathered at Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School for a special honouring event celebrating Indigenous youth and the community that stands behind them. Hosted by Kw’umut Lelum Foundation, the gathering was grounded in cer

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June is National Indigenous History Month and we encourage everyone to listen to the voices of Indigenous Peoples as they share stories about their lives and experiences. We are inspired by the children, youth, and families of our Nations, and are grateful to support their visions for the future.

This week we got out of the office and joined a group of youth in Halalt to learn about traditional plant medicines from knowledge keeper Kristin Thomas. We are full of gratitude for these sacred teachings and gifts from the land. #CoastSalish #Indigenousouth #traditionalmedicine #fromtheland

May 14 is Moose Hide Campaign Day. Learn more, register for events, or order a free moose hide pin at https://moosehidecampaign.ca/.

“I love being on the land and I love children and the idea of an initiative that can support inter-generational healing - well let’s just say this is at the heart of the work that I love to do.” Read our full interview with Danielle and the Free to Play initiative: https://ow.ly/o3I450YWgmX

The Land is a Teacher: Building Pathways for Indigenous Children and Youth

Our March newsletter shared the story of Free to Play , a national initiative (supported by the Waltons Trust in partnership with the Lawson Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart) to “build a movement of outdoor play for children across Canada.”

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Take action this #RedDressDay by: 👗Reading and sharing the MMIWG Final Report 👗Wearing red 👗Supporting a vigil, walk, or community event 👗Hanging a red dress in your window or yard 👗Listening to a podcast: https://www.takenthepodcast.com/ #MMIWG #WhyWeWearRed #NoMoreStolenSisters

Since 2022 the Salt Spring Island Foundation has distributed over $351,428 in support of Indigenous projects. This year, the Truth and Reconciliation Day celebration led by Penelakut and the revitalization of the Fulford Sea Garden will be advanced. Learn more: https://ow.ly/aohS50YSCZu

Celebrate National Poetry Month with this year’s theme of LAND & SEA with our Storyteller Sheena, whose poem ‘Roots Anchored,’ pays homage to her Heiltsuk mother and late father, a biologist, both of whom inspired her relationship with the land. https://ow.ly/3mPz50YSCSI

On #EarthDay we want to share that KLF was chosen to be part of the CFC ‘Communities for Climate Resilience’ designed to help foundations step confidently into climate leadership & strengthen community resilience. Stay tuned to learn more about how our communities are informing this strategy!

Did you know? Our vision for children and youth is encapsulated in this image and supported by our generous tsetsuwatil community of private and public donors! #communitystrong #indigenousphilanthropy Learn more at: https://www.klfoundation.ca/our-approach

We are thrilled to share that we were chosen to be part of the inaugural Free to Play cohort - a new national effort that supports Community Foundations of Canada members to “build a movement of outdoor play for children across Canada.” #CulturalWellness #IndigenousYouth

The KLF team is saying “not goodbye, but see you later” to our friend and former Finance/Admin Coordinator, Christina Indseth. We are grateful for her strong allyship, her dedication to learning and unlearning, and of course the random bursts of song that filled the office everyday. 🎵♪ 🎶

In honour of yesterday's National Indigenous Languages Day, we want to remind you of Ilhe Qwal (Let’s Talk), a free, immersive language app developed by our sister organization Kw’umut Lelum Click the link to download it to your phone or tablet! https://www.kwumut.org/news/hulquminum-language-app

Language is Culture: Explore, Learn and Connect with Ilhe Qwal — Kw'umut Lelum

Imagine having the Hul'q'umi'num language at your fingertips, ready to explore through the voices of Elders, captivating stories, colourful visuals, and interactive games. A new chapter in the preservation and revitalization of Hul'q'umi'num begins with the launch of Ilhe Qwal (Let’s Talk), a free,

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As part of our commitment to reciprocity we are delighted to start a seasonal gifting program to uplift members of our incredible tsetsuwatil community of donors. Lyn Makepeace received our wulhxus (spring) gift - products put together by Indigenous Box. We raise our hands to Lyn!

Did you know? We are one of the first Indigenous owned and led community foundations in British Columbia. Our approach to philanthropy is about semélshun, or “clearing a path”, working with our Nations to plan, develop and implement long-term solutions that lead to transformative change.

Today we honour the #springequinox – it marks a shift when we move to more hours of sunlight than darkness. Get out onto the land to soak in the return of the light and the many gifts the lands and waters offer. 🏞️ #seasonalchanges #springisintheair

Our ED was in Snaw-Naw-As to co-create sustainable funding to engage children and youth in their Rooted Shores farm. They have goats, ducks and chickens and are starting a market garden with the goal of hosting children and youth as part of their learning. #communitybuilding #indigenousphilnthropy

It’s the 115th #internationalwomensday! This year we wanted to spotlight Brin Wylie of Stz’uminus First Nation – one of our 2022 Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Award recipients! #IWD #IWD2026 #genderequity #givetogain

🧡We had an amazing day at the first annual PIES (Penelakut Island Elementary School) feast on February 25! Huy ch q’u 🙏 for including us in this uplifting day of cultural celebration and teachings. #culturalcelebration #communityfeast

Our team wore pink in honour of #PinkShirtDay on February 25 💗 #pinkshirtday #antibullying #communitystrong

Every February #BlackHistoryMonth “honours the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities”. Events and activities have been happening across Canada, and here in #Nanaimo. Check out VI University and the Nanaimo African Heritage Society!

Wow—what a show! We were honoured to be a community sponsor of the Port Theatre's sold-out Spotlight event featuring the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s heart-stopping Carmina Burana and T’əl: The Wild Man of the Woods. Grateful for an evening rooted in art, culture, and community. 💛 #indigenousarts

Announcing Sqwul'qwul – Our Stories! Each month, discover uplifting stories from the nine Coast Salish Member Nations, showing how our community is making a difference. Subscribe for inspiration: klfoundation.ca

This Family Day, we walk in solidarity with the Northeast BC Community Foundation who have set up a Community Resiliency Fund to support the Tumbler Ridge community’s healing journey as they process the devastating recent tragedy. If you would like to donate, go to: https://nebccf.ca/