Meet Our Founders: Jerry & Sonia

A chance meeting that sparked a global movement
rooted in Indigenous values and sustainable nation-building.

Our Story
Critical Relationships

Learn about our Critical Relationships Project:
Re-imagining Mining Through Indigenous Terms

Re-Imagine
Champions of Change: Empowering Indigenous Leaders

Champions of Change is our leadership training program for First Nation changemakers. Through mentorship, nation rebuilding, and community-based learning, participants gain the tools to lead with vision, strength, and cultural integrity

Be a Champion

A Global Village, One Place at a Time

We envision a global network of thriving communities, empowered to share their gifts and knowledge with the world. Together, we are ushering in a new way forward that is healthy, abundant, free and fair for all. Through Ancestral Knowledge and modern innovation, we support pathways to well-being, sovereignty and collective strength, while advocating for Mother Earth’s wisdom as our guide on this journey.

We are innovating a better future, together. One where we all belong.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

LAND

LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY

We honour the land as a living relative central to our identity and wellbeing. Guided by Indigenous knowledge systems, we learn from the land and from Mother Earth to shape how we work with natural resources. Our approach centres on reciprocity, relationship, and regeneration—supporting ecosystems so future generations can live in balance with the natural world.

We cultivate natural-minded, Indigenous-led leadership grounded in service to community. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and values, we support leaders who navigate both traditional and contemporary pathways to create meaningful change. Together, we strengthen self-determination and empower changemakers to build thriving futures.

We support communities in rebuilding systems rooted in Indigenous values and collective wellbeing. Working alongside Nations, we help advance projects in areas like biomass, food sovereignty, natural resource stewardship, and community-based wealth. Our approach centres community ecologies—holistic, inclusive systems that strengthen resilience, reinforce sovereignty, and sustain Indigenous ways of life.

Your support helps turn vision into action advancing Indigenous-led change that honours the land and the people.

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A Network of Indigenous Wisdom for a Modern World

Global Indigenous Development Trust

Ecosystems

We partner with Indigenous leaders and environmentally responsible companies.

Community Driven

With strong community values, we ensure that our projects are people driven and nature led.

Best Practices

From top to bottom, we follow best practices that result in efficient and effective results.

Donations

Through our registered charity and land trust we can accept monetary and land donations.

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