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# The Circle

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- [Hello world!](https://the-circle.ca/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! + Add your text. This is some text. Here is some more. Add text here. We enable meaningful engagement that mobilizes resources to Indigenous organizations, movements, and nations. We have two membership audiences: Indigenous-led and Settler Philanthropic. Throughout the year,

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- [the circle on philanthropy](https://the-circle.ca/) - We work alongside our members to transform the philanthropic sector to redistribute wealth, activate wisdom and strengthen organizational infrastructure for the purpose of Indigenous peoples, organizations, communities and nations.
- [Current Members](https://the-circle.ca/current-members-xyz/) - Indigenous-Led Organizations Philanthropic Organizations
- [The Circle Team](https://the-circle.ca/the-circle-team/) - Our team works on a foundation of shared leadership and relationship to place.
- [Aunties' Place](https://the-circle.ca/aunties-place/) - Aunties’ Place is an expansion of our Indigenous-led member organization services. It is a bundle of offerings where we practice skill building, provide organizational support and nourishment, build connections , receive sector training, tools, and accompaniment. Ultimately it re-directs resources from Settler Philanthropy to strengthen Indigenous-led organizations, and uplift Indigenous wisdom and ways of being
- [The Governing Circle](https://the-circle.ca/the-governing-circle/)
- [Circle Offerings](https://the-circle.ca/events/) - The Circle hosts gatherings aimed at transforming the philanthropic sector to redistribute wealth, activate wisdom, and strengthen organizational infrastructure for Indigenous peoples, communities, and nations. Each gathering centres on presence, participation, hosting, and wisdom creation. All our events are hosted in our Gathering Hub, hosted on Zoom Events, where you will find the latest invitations
- [Indigenous Members](https://the-circle.ca/indigenous-members/) - Our Indigenous members are like family. We are committed to knowing our members by name, and when you become a member, you will get our direct lines and an invitation to reach out any time. In acknowledging that the settler philanthropic wealth in so-called canada was built on the lands and labour of Indigenous peoples,
- [Circle Membership](https://the-circle.ca/circle-membership/) - We enable meaningful engagement that mobilizes resources to Indigenous organizations, movements, and nations. We have two membership audiences: Indigenous-led and Settler Philanthropic. Throughout the year, we invite members into exclusive Circle events and gatherings and carefully curated programs tailored for each of our membership types. A few times throughout the year, we host gatherings that
- [Wellness Bundle](https://the-circle.ca/staff-wellness-bundle/) - The Circle is committed to creating culturally grounded policies and practices that prioritize staff wellness. At the core of each of the practices is a commitment to centring the wellness of Indigenous women, embodying The Circle’s organizational values, and honouring the wholeness of each staff person. This is based on the understanding that we are
- [Settler Philanthropic Members](https://the-circle.ca/philanthropic-organizations/) - Settler Philanthropic Members make up approximately half of our membership, and commitment from the sector helps us create the transformative change we seek in support of Indigenous organizations. MEMBER BENEFITS Gatherings As a Philanthropic member organization, you will be invited into deep listening and (un)learning among your peers, and at times, alongside our Indigenous member
- [Collaborate With Us](https://the-circle.ca/collaborate-with-us/) - Media Collaborator Are you interested in the work that The Circle does? We would be delighted to share about the work that we do and to amplify Indigenous voices in our community and beyond. Let us know about your next podcast episode, featured article, or interview you'd like us to participate in. Panel or Keynote
- [The I4DM Definitional Matrix](https://the-circle.ca/media-and-publications/the-i4dm-definitional-matrix/) - We offer this tool in the spirit of ABUNDANCE - we ask that you agree to the following principles as you bring it into your practice: In the spirit of RECIPROCITY: we ask you to credit any use of, or reference to, the I4DM to its original source: The Circle on Philanthropy; and, to use
- [The Declaration](https://the-circle.ca/media-and-publications/declaration-of-action/) - Coinciding with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) holding its closing events in Ottawa, a group of Canada's philanthropic organizations (The Circle on Philanthropy, Community Foundations of Canada, Philanthropic Foundations Canada, The Counselling Foundation of Canada) have prepared The Philanthropic Community's Declaration of Action (The Declaration) committing to ensuring that positive action on
- [Contact Us](https://the-circle.ca/contact-us/) - Toronto | Head Office The Circle on Philanthropyc/o Kris Archie 2 St Clair Ave, Suite 300Toronto, ONM4T 2T5Canada Vancouver The Circle on Philanthropyc/o Kris Archie 355 Burrard St, Unit 460Vancouver, BCV6C 2G8​Canada Office HoursMonday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pmTo encourage connection, nourishment, and wellness, The Circle is closed Fridays. The Circle's teams communication and meeting
- [Blumberg Charity Law Course](https://the-circle.ca/blumberg-charity-law-course/) - The Circle is here to share a generous offer to our Indigenous member organizations provided in partnership with Blumberg's Professional Corporation. From now until December 31 2025, Indigenous members have access to ONE free online course that you can view in your own time, at your own pace, and in the comfort of your own
- [Partnerships](https://the-circle.ca/partnerships/) - The Healing Through the Land Initiative (HTTLI) is an active practice of reorienting grantmaking to align with Indigenous ways of knowing and being, through the specific work of developing a strong, deeply connected steering committee of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, developing a unique grantmaking and shared learning cycle that involves deepening relationships in order to
- [Feast House](https://the-circle.ca/feast-house/) - Come in, you are invited to feast with us! Visit feast-house.ca Hosted by The Circle, The Feast House is a place to be in and among Indigenous power, strength, responsibility and generosity. Indigenous peoples practicing our laws and teachings, in right relations, and demonstrating generosity are powerful acts that demonstrate sovereignty and will benefit our
- [Pathway Toward a Shared Future](https://the-circle.ca/pathway-toward-a-shared-future/) - Click here to download our Pathway Toward a Shared Future Download PDF
- [How We Work](https://the-circle.ca/how-we-work/) - We work alongside our members to transform the philanthropic sector to redistribute wealth, activate wisdom and strengthen organizational infrastructure for the purpose of Indigenous peoples, organizations, communities and nations. We activate our human, social and financial capital through an offering of presence, participation, hosting and wisdom creation. We believe that abundant investments in our work
- [Privacy Policy](https://the-circle.ca/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://the-circle.ca. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided
- [Media & Publications](https://the-circle.ca/media-and-publications/)
- [Fellowships](https://the-circle.ca/fellowships/) - Through conversations with our members and Circle community, we have developed two fellowships aimed at strengthening relationships and creating spaces for community and shared wisdom. These fellowships provide opportunities for our Indigenous members to connect and to be grounded in the work, while also offering settler philanthropy the space to learn how to better support
- [Annual General Meeting](https://the-circle.ca/annual-general-meeting/)
- [Media & Publications](https://the-circle.ca/media-publications/)
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## Events

- [FALL FEAST 2026](https://the-circle.ca/event/fall-feast-2026/) - The Table Is Being Set — Here's a Taste of the Upcoming Fall Feast At its heart, feasting in Indigenous communities is a form of governance and relational accountability. It’s not just about talking about the change we want, but actually setting the table and building what nourishes the future, side by side. That's what
- [All Members Gathering 2027](https://the-circle.ca/event/all-members-gathering-2027/) - May 11–13, 2027 | Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre We are honoured to share that the All Members Gathering (AMG) 2027 will take place on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. AMG is The Circle’s largest gathering, bringing together Indigenous members, settler
- [Cousins in Philanthropy](https://the-circle.ca/event/cousins-in-philanthropy/) - The Circle is cultivating a place to come home to yourself and to one another. Cousins in Philanthropy (CiP) is a year-long gathering space for Indigenous cousins and kin working within the philanthropic landscape. Rooted in the cyclical rhythms of the seasons and guided by Indigenous ways of knowing and uplifting Indigenous thought leaders, the
- [Members Connect 2026 | Fall](https://the-circle.ca/event/members-connect-2026-fall/) - Every season The Circle hosts a virtual Circle Members Connect. Fall's Member Connect will focus on the Circle value of curiosity. Member Connects are an opportunity for our Indigenous-led and Settler Philanthropic members to connect with one another and with The Circle. We heard in our Year of Deep Listening that members have a strong
- [Members Connect 2026 | Summer](https://the-circle.ca/event/members-connect-2026-summer/) - Every season The Circle hosts a virtual Circle Members Connect. Summer's Member Connect will focus on the Circle value of accountability. Member Connects are an opportunity for our Indigenous-led and Settler Philanthropic members to connect with one another and with The Circle. We heard in our Year of Deep Listening that members have a strong

## Resources

- [Honouring Indigenous Voices](https://the-circle.ca/resource/honouring-indigenous-voices/) - The Circle's Ongoing Demonstration of Commitment to Language Revitalization Adapted from a harvest by Dawn Foxcroft, facilitator, Language Revitalization Sessions Language carries more than words — it carries memory, healing, and identity. At September's All Members' Gathering, two workshops brought Indigenous cousins and funders together around this truth. What began as a space for sharing
- [What's Emerging?](https://the-circle.ca/resource/whats-emerging/) - Haley Lauten, The Circle’s Membership Coordinator sat down with Ron Gamblin and Ash Mercredi of the National Learning Community (NLC) to explore how these seeds are sprouting in practice, and to share insights with our wider network. The following reflections grew out of our conversation — invitations to pause, notice, and turn into a new
- [AMG 2025 Photo Harvest](https://the-circle.ca/resource/amg-2025-photo-harvest/) - We are continuing to develop a deeper dive bundle from AMG as we continue to receive pieces to keep members connected. We hop to share the experience and learnings from AMG throughout the seasons in the coming 2026 year. This harvest is in the form of a scrapbook that shares key themes that emerged from
- [Upwelling Learning Agenda](https://the-circle.ca/resource/upwelling-learning-agenda/) - We are excited to share the outcome of Upwelling + Truth Telling: an Initiative in support of Indigenous sovereignty, led by The Circle on Philanthropy (The Circle) in partnership with Environment Funders Canada (EFC). Upwelling + Truth Telling is a research and knowledge mobilization initiative in support of Indigenous sovereignty. In this initiative we asked
- [Philanthro... WHAAAT? A Philanthropy 101 Session with Kris Archie](https://the-circle.ca/resource/philanthro-whaaat-a-philanthropy-101-session-with-kris-archie/)
- [REJPFS June 24, 2020 | Graphic Recordings](https://the-circle.ca/resource/rejpfs-june-24-2020-graphic-recordings/) - MORNING PLENARY | STAYING ROOTED IN EQUITY: WHEN THE WIND HOWLSSpeakers: Bina M Patel, Kris Archie & Vi NguyenGraphic recorder: ​Adriana Contreras BREAKOUT SESSION | INTERSECTIONS OF ENVIRONMENT, PHILANTHROPY AND JUSTICESpeakers: Eriel Deranger, Eugene Kung, Sonja Swift, Wanjiku Gatheru & Mark GiffordGraphic recorder: Michelle Buchholz BREAKOUT SESSION | THE NEW PHILANTHROPY: LEARNING & UNLEARNING AS
- [REJPFS June 22, 2020 | Graphic Recording](https://the-circle.ca/resource/rejpfs-june20-2020/) - SHIFTING STRUCTURES IN BLACK PHILANTHROPYFacilitator: Dorla TuneGraphic recorder: Adriana Contreras
- [Racial Equity & Justice in Philanthropy Funder's Summit](https://the-circle.ca/resource/resource-2/) - Calls to Action for the Philanthropic Sector created by Dorla Tune and participants of the pre-summit session: Shifting Structures in Black Philanthropy. Summit Workbook designed by Joey Cheung. Summit Colouring Book featuring artists katia hernández velasco and Yaimel López Zaldivar. Designed by Joey Cheung.
- [White Dominant Culture & Something Different](https://the-circle.ca/resource/white-dominant-culture-something-different/) - In our society, the dominant culture that shapes our institutions, our media, the way we see ourselves and each other is that of the white, middle class. Racial equity trainer Tema Okun suggests that the characteristics of white dominant culture can be harmful not in and of themselves but ‘when they are used as norms
- [We Get To Be Well](https://the-circle.ca/resource/we-get-to-be-well/) - The Circle is committed to engaging the wisdom of young leaders throughout our work and we are aware that there is a diversity of Indigenous peoples globally that self identify and define in a variety of ways. We extended an invitation to Njoki L Mbũrũ as someone that is connected to other territories and lands
- [The PhiLanthropic Year](https://the-circle.ca/resource/the-philanthropic-year/) - We’re excited to share that our collaborative edition of the PhiLanthropic Year, in collaboration with PhiLab is published! Curating this piece was an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to invite the settler-philanthropic sector to read, listen, colour & SHARE! ​Special thanks to Katherine Mac Donald for her editorial, curation and design work. Gratitude to all who contributed their wisdom
- [Tending the Harvest: Fall Framework](https://the-circle.ca/resource/tending-the-harvest-fall-framework/) - The Fall is a time to tend to the harvest and feast together. For The Circle, this means harvesting our collective wisdom and sharing that abundance with our members and the sector. We do this by braiding the following elements: Shared Learning Research for Action Knowledge Mobilization
- [REJPFS June 23, 2020 | Graphic Recording](https://the-circle.ca/resource/rejpfs-june-23-2020-graphic-recording/) - MORNING PLENARY | WELCOME & OPENINGSpeakers: Chief Janice George, Lori Villarosa, Paulette Senior, Sara Lyons & Kris ArchieGraphic recorders: Tiaré Jung & Adriana Contreras AFTERNOON PLENARY | DAYLIGHTING: REALITIES THAT EXIST IN THE SHADOWSSpeakers: Dorla Tune, Djaka Blais-Amare, Kris Archie & Vi Nguyen Graphic recorders: Tiaré Jung & Adriana Contreras BREAKOUT SESSION | GOVERNANCE REIMAGINEDYanique Redwood,
- [Measuring The Circle](https://the-circle.ca/resource/measuring-the-circle-2017/) - This is a two-year collaboration among The Circle on Philanthropy and Aboriginal Peoples in Canada (“The Circle”), United Way Winnipeg, and The Winnipeg Foundation. Data was provided by Powered Data, a Tides Canada project that supports non-profit sector’s access to data. The goal is to build a better understanding of the Indigenous philanthropic sector in
- [​Healing Justice: Rematriation of Our Time, Bodies and Spirits](https://the-circle.ca/resource/healing-justice-rematriation-of-our-time-bodies-and-spirits/) - Hosted by The Circle on Philanthropy, in discussion with Indigenous Climate Action's team members, Melina Laboucan Massimo and Pearl Gottschalk (Lujan). Hear about why wellness and collective care is needed in our lives, communities, and movements. Together we will learn what Healing Justice is and why it’s critical to invest in these practices to sustain
- [Funding the Future: Feminist Philanthropy in Practice](https://the-circle.ca/resource/funding-the-future-feminist-philanthropy-in-practice/) - Graphic Recorder: Adriana Contreras Correal

## Team Members

- [Ashlene Vilistus](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/ashlene-vilistus/) - Ashlene is Anishinaabekwe and a member of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science and brings experience supporting directors, youth, and Indigenous innovators. Grounded in a desire to support and uplift others, Ashlene centres her work on building meaningful connections and helping people feel supported. Outside of work, Ashlene finds grounding
- [Valine Brown](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/valine-brown/) - K’aayhlt’aa Haanas Valine Brown is a purpose-filled organizer, communications professional, and devoted Haida citizen belonging to the K’aawas eagle clan. Her work is rooted in her homelands, and Valine’s academic and advocacy efforts have centred Indigenous title, rights, and responsibilities. She believes in the power of people and connection to place and is fiercely committed to building community resilience
- [Jeanette Moss](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/jeanette-moss/) - Jeanette is a 3rd generation Icelandic & Scottish settler living in the traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. As a mother, wife, sister, daughter and auntie, she finds joy in crowded tables, soulful melodies and deep conversations. With a Masters degree in public policy and over
- [Alejandra López Bravo](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/alejandra-lopez-bravo/) - Alejandra is a Mexican migrant woman and a migrant justice organizer shaped by the growing inequities and disparities of her homeland, the wisdom of the markets, colors, music, dance and culture of México City the Indigenous territories of the nahuas, matlatzincas and otomíes. She moved to unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) & səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Indigenous
- [Nadia Ahidjo](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/nadia-ahidjo/) - Nadia is a Pan African feminist with expertise in feminist philanthropy and a passion for gender justice and social inclusion. She frequently provides expertise to diverse institutions to drive philanthropy, advocacy, and policy initiatives. Her work is rooted in Black feminisms, and includes research, grant management, program and project design, strategy development, and writing. She
- [Sonia Leo](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/sonia-leo/) - Sonia Leo is a proud Lil̓wat7úl member of the Líl̓wat Nation. For over fifteen years, she has worked to serve the Indigenous community in various capacities and industries ranging from television to non-profit organizations. Throughout her heart-based approach to work and research, Sonia shares her skills, energy, and enthusiasm to help uplift Indigenous people and
- [Sarah Thomas](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/sarah-thomas/) - Sarah Thomas is a proud member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and currently the Director of Indigenous Programs at Clear Seas. Her work focuses on integrating Indigenous knowledge into marine research, fostering collaboration, and breaking down barriers to Indigenous participation in the marine sector and the blue economy. With a background in traditional oral history and
- [Erica McCloskey](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/erica-mccloskey/) - Erica McCloskey is Algonquin on her mom's side, a member of Kebaowek First Nation, and British and Irish on her dad's side. She lives in Toronto in territories covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. Erica is a Program Development Lead on the EleV team and spends her days fostering connections and
- [Crystal McLeod](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/crystal-mcleod/) - Crystal McLeod is a Cree woman who grew up in Treaty 5 territory (Northern Manitoba). She is a member of the Kinosao Sipi First Nation, also known as Norway House Cree Nation. Crystal is a proud Indigenous woman with First Nations and Métis ancestry, and currently resides in Treaty 1 territory – Winnipeg. Crystal is
- [Haley Lauten](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/haley-lauten/) - Haley is a Kwakwaka’wakw woman and member of the ‘Namgis First Nation, raised in Alert Bay (‘Yalis) on the traditional territory of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Now residing on the south end of Vancouver Island, she is grateful to live and work on the territories of the T’Sou-ke, Lekwungen, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. She brings nearly a
- [Dena Klashinsky](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/dena-klashinsky/) - Dena Klashinsky is of Mamalilikulla, Musqueam, and settler ancestry. She is the proud mother of a daughter whose curiosity, wisdom and light spark joy every day. Dena is happiest in ceremony in the gukwdzi (bighouse), exploring a quiet coastline or trail, adventuring with her kid, and enjoying family gatherings.Dena has worked with Indigenous organizations and
- [Kris Archie](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/kris-archie/) - Kris Archie is a Secwepemc and Seme7 woman from Ts’qescen, a mother, an aunty and an engaged community member. She is also the Chief Executive Officer for The Circle on Philanthropy (The Circle). Kris is a long time practitioner of hosting conversations that matter and currently works to transform philanthropy and contribute lasting systemic change by creating spaces for
- [Susan Manwaring](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/susan-manwaring/) - Susan Manwaring is the national lead of Miller Thomson’s Social Impact Group, providing both general counsel and specialized tax advice to social enterprises, charities and non-profits across Canada and internationally. She advises foundations in the field of mission investing and social finance and counsels charities and non-profit organizations on compliance and taxation matters and relevant
- [Paul Nazareth](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/paul-nazareth/) - Paul Nazareth has worked in Canada’s philanthropic sector for over 25 years. He continues to teach philanthropic tax, financial, estate and gift planning with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) part-time. Paul was previously VP at the charity CanadaHelps, was a philanthropic advisor with a national wealth management firm in a trust company and spent 15 years
- [Cecilia Federizon](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/cecilia-federizon/) - Cecilia is a daughter of Filipino immigrant settlers living in the traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Women and Gender Studies, focusing on Filipinx diasporic spirituality. Guided by her Filipinx community's teachings, Cecilia centers her work
- [Nicole Lamy](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/nicole-lamy/) - Nicole Lamy is the Seasonal Coordinator (Fall & Winter) for The Circle on Philanthropy. Nicole is a proud Indigenous woman from Treaty One Territory, where she lives, works and plays with her dog Penelope and cares for her younger cousin Joshua. Her Mamere is a Michif woman from St.Laurent, Manitoba and Granny was a First
- [Kelly Foxcroft Poirier](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/kelly-foxcroft-poirier/) - Kelly Foxcroft Poirier (Chii-ilth-uum-qua) is from the Gallic family of the Tseshaht Tribe, one of 16 nations that comprises Nuu-chah-nulth. She is a spirited artist expressing her gifts in many forms, she is a graphic recorder and a talented host and facilitator. In the last several years Kelly has a growing passion for being a Tseshaht
- [Shereen Munshi](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/shereen-munshi/) - Shereen Munshi is a relationships and communications professional who was born in Zambia and immigrated to Unceded Algonquin territory with her family 10+ years ago. In her role as Director of Partnerships and Strategic Communications, ​Shereen develops strategic relationships between The Circle, Indigenous-led organizations, and settler-philanthropic organizations in alignment with The Circle's values, mission, and
- [Thea Belanger](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/thea-belanger/) - Thea is Anishinaabe Kwe from Nipissing and Tobique First Nation on Turtle Island, colonially known as Canada. She has been working in the philanthropic sector for over 10 years and most recently served as the Director of a small granting program created by and for Indigenous youth in Ontario. In her role at Dragonfly Ventures,
- [Sadia Zaman](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/sadia-zaman/) - Sadia brings a wealth of arts, media, and not-for-profit experience to her role as CEO, Inspirit Foundation. Before joining Inspirit, Sadia was Managing Director, ROM Canada at the Royal Ontario Museum where she focused on digital content and amplifying Indigenous narratives. Before the ROM, Sadia commissioned documentary and current affairs projects from across the country
- [Benjamin Cooper-Janvier](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/benjamin-cooper-janvier/) - Benjamin Cooper-Janvier has a dual background as both a proud member of the Cold Lake First Nations and having settler roots tying back to the United Kingdom. Although Ben was raised in Calgary, he is happy to remain connected to his community where his father still lives. Ben is a Senior Associate with Kalos LLP
- [Jenn Miller](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/jenn-miller/) - Jenn Miller is a queer, white settler that has been working in philanthropy for almost three decades. She currently works as the Director, Mission and Money with the Atkinson Foundation, a charitable foundation committed to social and economic justice. Prior to Atkinson, she worked at the City of Toronto and at the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
- [Tim Fox](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/tim-fox/) - Tim Fox, Natoyi'sokasiima, is a member of the Kainai/Blood Tribe. He has facilitated Indigenous Men’s domestic violence groups at the Calgary Correctional Centre with Strengthening the Spirit. Tim published his first children's book, Napi kii Imitaa (Napi and the dogs), in 2021 in both English and Blackfoot as part of a language revitalization project. He
- [Rhode Thomas](https://the-circle.ca/team-member/rhode-thomas/) - Rhode Thomas is a member of the Cayuga Nation (Haudenosaunee), Bear Clan, raised in the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. As the Executive Director of the Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology, he is at the forefront of bridging the digital divide within Indigenous communities, championing a future where technology and innovation are

## Testimonials

- [John Smith](https://the-circle.ca/testmonial/john-smith/) - Magna eros, ornare tincidunt et, dictumst dictum tortor, id nunc. Arcu sed amet, tempus rutrum pharetra. At amet vitae morbi cursus velit rutrum amet. Feugiat egestas maecenas sagittis, facilisi. Bibendum nunc dictum in leo, in.
- [Jane Smith](https://the-circle.ca/testmonial/john-smith-2/) - Magna eros, ornare tincidunt et, dictumst dictum tortor, id nunc. Arcu sed amet, tempus rutrum pharetra. At amet vitae morbi cursus velit rutrum amet. Feugiat egestas maecenas sagittis, facilisi. Bibendum nunc dictum in leo, in. Arcu sed amet, tempus rutrum pharetra. At amet vitae morbi cursus velit rutrum amet.

## Categories

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## Team Type

- [The Circle Team](https://the-circle.ca/team-type/the-circle-team/)
- [The Governing Circle](https://the-circle.ca/team-type/the-governing-circle/)