Tha’teioneniienawa’khontie: In the Spirit of Cooperation Fund

Sep 26, 2023

Established in 2020 by an anonymous donor, Tha’teioneniienawa’khontie is a Mohawk phrase which means ‘In the Spirit of Cooperation’.  Phonetically Pronounced: Ta-day-yoon-on-nee-yon-ah-wah’-koon-jay (Click to hear how it is pronounced)

The intent of the fund called Tha’teioneniienawa’khontie was collectively defined: to support projects led by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples to nurture the healing and wellness of the Katarokwi community and Indigenous People in the area served by the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. Projects to support young people will be especially encouraged. Learn more about the history of the Fund.

Funding Impact

The grant recipients of the Fund as of February 2025:

Year  Organization Initiative Grant
2024 Kingston Community Health Centres Indigenous Belonging, Understanding And Practicing: Parenting Through Nurturing Touch $3,129
2024 Rideau Waterway Land Trust Indigenous Youth Land Stewardship Program $3,129
2023 Kingston School of Art Mashkawizii Miinikaanan: Strong Seeds”. Delivered by Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre in partnership with Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre and Kingston Native Centre & Language Nest $806
2023 Frontenac County Schools Museum Association “Three Sisters” Museum Garden Project Extension $806
2022 Great Lakes Museum Indigenous-Environmental Inner Harbour Paddle Tour $3,228
2022 Queen’s University Queen’s University Indigenous Land-based Learning STEM (QUILLS) $7,092
2021 Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest Ndoo-miijiminaanin – an Indigenous Food Sovereignty project delivered by Kingston Indigenous Language Nest in partnership with Loving Spoonful $3,396

While funding is not the only answer to the reconciliation and reparation that is needed, it is an important part.  The donor thought that instead of a few large donors, it would be more heartwarming and impactful if hundreds of small donors showed support for the fund.

We invite you to make a gift of any amount to this fund show your support.

We encourage you to continue to learn and think about other individual actions you can take to support the Truth and Reconciliation process. Visit the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s website to see their final report and calls to action.

 

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