Meet Our Founders: Jerry & Sonia

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

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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

Innovating a Better Future, Together.

We envision a global network of thriving Indigenous communities, empowered to share their gifts and knowledge with the world, ushering in a new way forward that is healthy, abundant, free, and fair for all. Through Traditional Knowledge and modern innovation, we support pathways to well-being and collective strength, while advocating for better ways of working together for a sustainable future.

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

LAND

LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY

We honour the land as the heart of our identity, culture, and wellbeing. Through our work, we uphold Indigenous knowledge systems and values that recognize the land not simply as a resource, but as a living relative. We are committed to protecting and restoring ecosystems, ensuring future generations can thrive in balance with the natural world.

We believe in the power of Indigenous-led leadership to drive meaningful change. Our programs and partnerships centre Indigenous voices, knowledge, and values to foster strong, visionary leaders who can navigate both traditional and contemporary pathways. Together, we are building models of development that respect Indigenous rights and strengthen self-determination.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We work alongside Indigenous Nations to support holistic wellbeing, cultural resurgence, and economic opportunity. Through collaboration, capacity-building, and storytelling, we aim to foster vibrant, resilient communities where Indigenous knowledge and ways of life are celebrated and sustained.

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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