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OUR FIRST PROJECT
The EDIP Foundation is working with partners across the country to create Canada’s first Professorship in Indigenous Law & Economic Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba in honour of former three-time National Chief Phil Fontaine.
Housed in the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law and working collaboratively with the Asper School of Business, the Professorship would generate innovative research and hands-on learning opportunities related to new and emerging legal and business issues impacting Indigenous rights.
The Phil Fontaine Professorship in Indigenous Law and Economic Reconciliation is being established in recognition of Dr. Fontaine’s leadership and advocacy for Indigenous rights and his role in transforming the Canadian landscape for all Indigenous peoples.
ABOUT PHIL FONTAINE
Phil Fontaine, born in Manitoba’s Sagkeeng First Nation (formerly Fort Alexander), has had an illustrious career. Elected Chief of Sagkeeng in 1973, he served two terms. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Manitoba in 1981. Mr. Fontaine became Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs in 1991, serving an unprecedented three terms, before being elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations in 1997. His accolades include the Order of Manitoba, the Order of Canada, the National Aboriginal Achievement Award, the Equitas Human Rights Education Award, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. He also holds sixteen honorary doctorates from institutions across Canada and the United States.
ABOUT ITI FINANCIAL SERVICES
ITI Financial enables individuals to gain financial freedom and achieve the right balance to attain their dreams and goals. ITI has teamed up with the EDIP Foundation to make this Professorship in Indigenous Law & Economic Reconciliation a reality. We thank everyone at ITI for their generosity.
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Vision
A prominent Foundation that helps First Nation communities in Canada to nation build and protect their legacy for generations to come.
The EDIP Foundation is in the process of raising funds. Its goal is to raise $5M in the next twelve months to finance community projects in the areas of Nation Building; Financial Capacity; and Reconciliation.
Pillars of Support
We support First Nations in three specific areas:
Nation Building
Funding processes by which the nation enhances its own foundational capacity for effective self-governance and for self-determined community and economic development.
Financial Capacity
Reconciliation
Addressing past wrongs that may be barriers to nation-building or the financial capacity component of nation-building.
Message from Chair
Howard Morry, Chair of the EDIP Foundation
“Don’t let your voice go unheard and don’t let another opportunity pass you by, because together we can cause remarkable and lasting change for First Nations in Canada.”
Chuck Lafleche has been appointed as the Vice-President, Development and can be reached at: chuck@edipfoundation.org for those interested in making a contribution to the Foundation.
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