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Different, but the same: Northern Associate Lori shares insights from trip to Nain, Labrador
August 9, 2019
In July 2019, Northern Senior Associate Lori Tagoona and Program Lead, Northern Canada Steve Ellis travelled to Nain, Labrador to meet with participants of the Nunatsiavut Government-Dene Nahjo moose hide tanning exchange. This exchange was an example of communities addressing …
A donor who dedicated her life to environmental sustainability – not to mention, family, friends, and anything that got her laughing – makes a remarkable gift.
July 31, 2019
Toni in Prague Donor Toni Frisby passed away in 2017, age 60, leaving a generous – and surprise – gift to Tides Canada in her estate. We talk to some of the people closest to her to learn more about …
Catching up with ArtBridges: A new chapter begins for former shared platform project
July 16, 2019
In December of 2018, after 10 years on Tides Canada’s shared platform, ArtBridges began a new chapter. We sat down with Co-founder and Director Seanna Connell to talk about the project’s growth over the past decade, the decision to transition …
Towards a reconciliation economy: How Raven Indigenous Capital Partners is helping Indigenous entrepreneurs succeed
July 12, 2019
This shot by Pat Kane Photo was taken at a recent entrepreneurs workshop hosted by Entreprenorth, a project on our shared platform. Tides Canada recently kicked off the first presentation of a new Lunch and Learn series where we heard …
Frogs, Feminism and Factories: Can we build a just conservation economy?
July 10, 2019
Last month, Tides Canada’s CEO, Joanna Kerr gave a speech to a group of environmental funders asking this provocative question. Read on to understand her take on how we best achieve environmental, economic and social goals simultaneously. Tides Canada CEO …
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We’re excited to welcome DigitalNWT to our shared platform! The project’s mission is to strengthen the foundation o… https://t.co/lEEFWQTtr2 5 days ago -
#ICYMI: Lori, our Senior Northern Associate, wrote all about her recent trip to Nain Labrador to learn about how co… https://t.co/lzLd6oW60W 6 days ago
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RT @Binners_Project: SAVE THE DATE! Our Universal Carts will officially launch on Sept 5th at 10am at 312 Main Street! You'll see m… https://t.co/MPMEWmDzsO 6 days ago
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RT @TRPnow: We're Hiring. TRP is looking to hire a Program Coordinator this fall. Deadline to apply is August 22nd. Click th… https://t.co/oRZn63c0ml 6 days ago