Oshki Wupoowane | The Blanket Fund - Reconciliation Action Grants

• The proposed initiative must support reconciliation by contributing to cultural revitalization, elevating Indigenous culture, languages, and traditions, or increasing understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
• Activities must be community-based reconciliation efforts (e.g., events, initiatives, or grassroots actions).
• Non-Indigenous applicants are eligible only if all awarded funds go to Indigenous people, communities, or organizations.

Who is eligible?

• Indigenous people
• Indigenous communities
• Indigenous organizations
• Non-Indigenous individuals (if funds flow to Indigenous beneficiaries)
• Non-Indigenous organizations (if funds flow to Indigenous beneficiaries)

Who is not eligible

• Non-Indigenous applicants whose proposed use of funds does not direct all funding to Indigenous people, communities, or organizations

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

• Step 1: Choose submission method
  • Select how you will apply: online, phone, video, fax, mail (handwritten or printed), or another format by arrangement.
• Step 2: Submit application
  • Submit your application using the chosen method and format.

• Oshki Wupoowane launched with an initial $1 million investment from Hudson’s Bay Foundation.
• The fund is supported by a commitment to direct 100% of net proceeds from the sale of all HBC Point Blankets to The Blanket Fund.
• The Blanket Fund has grown to more than $1.5 million to be disbursed over multiple years.