Philanthropic Organizations

The Circle recognizes that philanthropic wealth in Canada has been made on the land and the back of Indigenous peoples, in recognition, The Governing Circle and The Circle team has decided to waive the membership fee for all Indigenous-led and informed charities.

Memberships Include

Resources

Resources shared support settler philanthropic organizations to transform their programming, practices, policies, to better serve Indigenous-led organizations, movements and communities. Access to reduced rates for The Circle consulting services (e.g. Tools for reclaiming power, Practices of decentering whiteness, provide analysis, strategy and understanding of white supremacy)

Convening

Join convenings with other Circle members, partners and peers to collaborate, conspire and network. Circle members receive reduced rates to The Circle’s events (The Circle’s Annual All My Relations Gathering, Fall Feast, Art of Reciprocity etc.)

SHARE YOUR STORY

Access platforms to share your story with the network in order to support systemic change and increase access to resources. Personalised introductions to The Circle’s philanthropic members.

Seasonal Members Connect

Hosted seasonally, The Circle’s hosts an informal gathering to share updates, welcome new members, and provide space for our community of members to connect. This space welcomes both our Indigenous members and settler philanthropic members. Following Member Connects, when there is alignment and an ask, The Circle is glad to provide personalised introductions to Indigenous and other settler-philanthropic organizations in our network. 


As of January 31, 2024, we are not accepting new membership applications for 2024 as we are in our year of deep listening.  

Current and prospective members are welcome to attend our events and gatherings throughout the year, sign up for The Circle’s Seasonal Newsletter where you will get the latest invitations and information on upcoming programs.

​You are always welcome to review our resources page and growing content here on The Circle’s website. The Circle’s members, kin and community are always welcome at The Feast House – a place to be in and among Indigenous power, strength, responsibility and generosity.

Membership Rates

$4,000

Philanthropic organizations or foundations with under $10 million

$8,000

Philanthropic organizations or foundations with assets between $10 million - $50 million

$12,000

Philanthropic organizations or foundations with assets between $50 million - $100 million

$16,000

Philanthropic organization or foundations with assets over $100 million