The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund is a national initiative established by the Catholic Bishops of Canada to support healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

It funds community-led projects that focus on healing, culture, education and relationship-building. Funds raised locally are used to support projects within our Archdiocese.

The Catholic Bishops of Canada committed to raising $30 million nationally to support healing and reconciliation initiatives.

The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund was established to ensure these funds are managed transparently and directed to meaningful, community-led projects.

“A Christ-Centred Co-Journey Towards Healing” is the name given to the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall’s local fundraising effort in support of the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund.

Our goal is to raise $1.2 million to support projects within our Archdiocese and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities.

Yes. While all funds are administered through the national Indigenous Reconciliation Fund for transparency and accountability, 100 percent of the funds raised in our Archdiocese are used to support projects within our region.

Local Indigenous organizations can apply for funding to support projects in the following areas:

• Healing and reconciliation for individuals and communities

• Culture and language revitalization

• Education and community building

• Dialogue involving elders, spiritual leaders and youth

No. All funds raised through the campaign are used to support local Indigenous projects and initiatives.

Local project needs are identified by the Archdiocesan Reconciliation Committee, which includes both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous members.

Recommended projects are then reviewed and approved by the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund Board to ensure they meet all criteria.

You can make a donation through our Give page, which provides instructions for online giving through the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall.

All online donations are processed through the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall and are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

More than $1 million has already been raised, representing over 80 percent of our $1.2 million goal.

You can learn more about the projects supported through the Fund on our Impact page.