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The power of #sisterhood is perennial…and what b

The power of #sisterhood is perennial…and what better time to celebrate it than on Ribbon Skirt Day? ❤️

With roots in First Nations and Métis communities dating from the 18th century, the ribbon skirt isn’t just a fashion statement; it’s also a symbol of resistance to colonial erasure, a testament to the enduring spirit of Indigenous women, and a statement of individual pride.

Each skirt tells a richly symbolic story—of resilience, identity, and the unbreakable bond between generations.

Carley Gallant-Jenkins, Senior Development Officer of Online Giving at Indspire, treasures that generational connection. She’s Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River – and, as well as being an Indspire employee, she’s also a former Indspire bursary recipient.

A talented visual artist and beader, Carley has had her works exhibited at the Woodland Cultural Centre, Harbourfront Centre, and Brantford Courthouse; they’ve also been featured in FASHION Magazine and on film.

She made her first ribbon skirt with her mother on the site of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School:

“Having been empowered by the support from Indspire, I was able to continue my journey after school as an arts programmer, curator, and artist, and eventually into the world of fundraising, beginning with a capital campaign I ran that saw the former Mohawk Institute Residential School building transformed into a space for education and healing…As a generational Survivor, I am passionate about recording the history and impact of the Residential School system in Canada. My work and artwork help to bring awareness to ongoing issues resulting from colonization. The Ribbon Skirt means many things to me. It is a means of connecting to my culture. It is also a symbol of the connections between the women in my family.”

The proud mother of two children, Carley recently took her daughter to her first Powwow, where her daughter received her own ribbon skirt—a continuation of their family’s time-honoured traditions.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can support artists like Carley, click on the 🔗 in our bio.

#RibbonSkirtDay #Indigenous #IndigenousExcellence

Got #NewYearsResolutions for better financial heal

Got #NewYearsResolutions for better financial health? 💸 Let’s learn together!

Join Rivers to Success and our friends at @atbfinancial on 🗓️ Jan 16, 2025, at ⏰ 4:30 pm ET for Understanding Credit, the latest in our free Financial Empowerment virtual series.

You’ll learn the basics of financial literacy, including different types of loans, how loan interest is calculated, and the significance of credit reports and scores.

This session will give you practical insights into borrowing money, understanding interest accumulation, and managing credit to make good financial decisions. ✅

Whether you’re considering taking out a loan or looking to improve your credit, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these key financial aspects with confidence.

Click on the 🔗 in our bio to register!

#RiversToSuccess #R2S #Indigenous #IndigenousPeople #FinancialLiteracy #Finances

#HappyNewYear from all of us at Indspire! 🎉 We

#HappyNewYear from all of us at Indspire! 🎉 We hope that 2025 is full of bright things for you and your loved ones…and we also hope that you’re setting yourself up for success, whatever that looks like for you.

If you’re attending college, university, or trades school, start the new term on a REALLY bright note by applying to our Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries & Scholarships program! 🎓

Just one application gets you access to hundreds of bursaries & scholarships that can help you with 📚 tuition, 🏡 rent, 👶 childcare, 🚗 transportation, and other school-related costs.

The deadline is Feb 1, 2025…so get started with your #NewYearNewYou goals today.

Learn more and apply at the 🔗 in our bio.

#BBF #Bursary #Scholarship #Indigenous #IndigenousPeople #FirstNations #Inuit #Metis

As we say goodbye to the last hours of 2024 and re

As we say goodbye to the last hours of 2024 and reflect on what the past year has brought us, we want to share some thoughts about the power of storytelling. 📖

The #NewYear enables us to shape new stories for ourselves, to create powerful visions of our own future…and that’s just what the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students whom we support are doing every day.

Aleria McKay is one of them. This Onondaga and Teme Augama Anishnabai student is pursuing an MFA in creative writing at the University of British Columbia and is supported by our Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries & Scholarships (BBF) program.

Her goal is to become a writer who explores and celebrates Indigenous experiences, focusing on themes of resilience and beauty within Indigenous communities. She also wants to pursue further post-secondary education to ultimately become a teacher on Six Nations of the Grand River, her community.

Aleria dreams of inspiring and empowering the next generation as an educator as well as through her creative work, walking a dual path to contribute to the educational and cultural vitality of her community.

Support from BBF has allowed her to fully focus on her studies without overwhelming financial strain – and it’s also reinforced her commitment to using her education to amplify Indigenous voices, stories, and perspectives.

As you’re getting ready to make your own fresh start and think about your own new years resolutions, consider the power of storytelling – and helping students like Aleria shape their own narratives, creating powerful new visions of #IndigenousExcellence for a bright new year and new future.

Don’t forget – any donations made before midnight will be doubled up to $70K, changing twice as many lives! ❤️

It’s as easy as clicking the 🔗 in our bio.

#Donate #DonateToday #CanadianCharity #Nonprofit #Indigenous

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