Our Strong and Proud History
The Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation), formerly known as the NIB Trust Fund, boasts a substantial and impactful legacy spanning multiple decades.
Originating in 1975, the Foundation emerged to confront the challenges and adversities confronting First Nations communities in Canada. It was formally established as a trust and swiftly obtained charitable status in the same year. Following the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement of 2007, survivors received compensation for their experiences in residential schools. The NIBTF, entrusted with managing these funds, played a pivotal role in allocating them in accordance with the IRSSA. Presently and moving forward, the Future Generations Foundation continues its commitment to supporting a broad spectrum of individual initiatives and educational programs within organizations. These endeavors are dedicated to fostering healing, reconciliation, and the cultivation of knowledge.
Accessing Funds for Positive Change Our dedicated funding is earmarked to support a diverse spectrum of initiatives, including culture, language revitalization, education, employment, healing, reconciliation, youth, and family programming, as well as efforts to address unmarked graves at former residential school sites and the recovery of missing children.
For Organizations
The Future Generations Foundation backs First Nations, cultural centers, friendship centers, educational institutions, societies, foundations, and charities dedicated to Indigenous programming for positive change. Our funding aids a broad range of initiatives self-determined by applicants, encompassing culture, language revitalization, education, employment, healing, reconciliation, youth and family programming, as well as endeavors addressing unmarked graves at former residential school sites and the recovery of missing children. Eligibility demands proof of qualified donee status or a registered charitable number from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
For Individual Applicants:
The FG Foundation recognizes the significance of cultural activities, language revitalization, support for healing journeys, and family reconnection, particularly for survivors of the residential school legacy. We offer funding in three categories:
- Scholarship: For university and college-level education.
- Bursary: Support for certificate programs and training.
- Award: Intended for individuals engaging in learning cultural activities such as healing, language, or traditional knowledge.
Guided by Commitment and Innovation
Guided by an all-First Nation Board of Trustees representing every province and territory across Turtle Island, possessing profound knowledge of communities' affairs and well-being, we spearhead continuous, innovative, and comprehensive support mechanisms for our beneficiaries.