True North Aid

True North Aid We're dedicated to providing practical humanitarian support to northern and remote Indigenous communities in Canada.

As a Canadian registered charity, our mandate is to provide practical humanitarian assistance through initiatives established on eight foundational stones of support. These include self-determination, reconciliation, water, food, health, housing, culture and education. Many Indigenous peoples who live in the most remote regions of the country experience an extreme lack of access to essential and a

ffordable resources. In addition, Indigenous peoples experience ongoing negative impacts of forced assimilation, restrictive policies, and displacement. Examples include residential schools, intergenerational trauma and many other policies under the Indian Act 1876. Therefore, Indigenous peoples in Canada face striking inequities in health and wellness outcomes, education, food, economic sovereignty and housing security, particularly those living in northern and remote communities. True North Aid believes that Indigenous self-governance and self-determination are key to addressing these inequities and empowering Indigenous peoples to build a brighter future.

As we enter Truth and Reconciliation Month, we take time to reflect on the history, experiences, and ongoing realities o...
09/01/2026

As we enter Truth and Reconciliation Month, we take time to reflect on the history, experiences, and ongoing realities of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Truth and Reconciliation calls on all of us to learn from the past, listen to Indigenous voices, and consider how we can contribute to a future built on respect, understanding, and meaningful relationships.

Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing stories, resources, and opportunities to learn more about reconciliation and the work that continues beyond September 30.

Reconciliation is not a single day. It is an ongoing commitment to learning, listening, and taking action.

08/27/2026

Since 2021, True North Aid and Silk and Snow have worked together to bring safe, comfortable sleep to Indigenous communities across Canada.

Through the A Good Night’s Sleep program, we’ve provided 1,072 bed sets to more than 40 northern and remote communities, helping families access something many of us take for granted: a good night’s sleep.

This year, Silk & Snow has donated 206 brand-new beds, valued at more than $250,000, to support 8 remote Indigenous communities.

Our goal now is simple: get these beds from the warehouse into the homes that need them. For many communities, especially those that are fly-in, transportation and delivery are the final step in making this support possible.

Every bed delivered means one more person or family has a safe, comfortable place to rest.

Learn more about A Good Night’s Sleep and the work behind the program: https://truenorthaid.ca/project/a-good-nights-sleep/

08/25/2026

Through Hockey Cares - a project of True North Aid, True North Aid helps Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth connect through a shared love of hockey and the opportunity to experience life in a new community.

Over the February long weekend, 15 youth from Kugaaruk, Nunavut travelled south to St. Catharines for the first part of the 2026 cultural exchange.

Through hockey, school activities, and community experiences, the players built friendships, shared perspectives, and explored opportunities beyond their home communities.

For many of the Kugaaruk youth, it was their first time travelling south, making the experience especially meaningful. This June, the exchange continued as the St. Catharines youth travelled north to Kugaaruk for the reciprocal visit!

By playing together, we learn from each other. 🏒

Learn more about Hockey Cares and how this program creates meaningful opportunities for youth: https://truenorthaid.ca/project/hockey-cares/

This year, 40 Indigenous communities across Canada applied for school supplies through True North Aid’s Backpack Program...
08/18/2026

This year, 40 Indigenous communities across Canada applied for school supplies through True North Aid’s Backpack Program.

We currently have funding to support 24 communities, and we’re working to reach the remaining 16.

Through the Backpack Program, communities request the supplies their students need, and our team works to prepare and deliver them ahead of the school year!

From notebooks and pencils to calculators and math sets, these supplies help students head into the classroom prepared.

Want to learn more about how the program works and the impact of our Education Program?

Read more on our website → https://truenorthaid.ca/stones-of-support/education/

This back-to-school season, Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop is partnering with True North Aid to help students in northe...
08/12/2026

This back-to-school season, Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop is partnering with True North Aid to help students in northern and remote Indigenous communities start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.

From August 1 to September 15, visit Guest Services at participating Tommy Gun's locations across Canada to make a donation.

As a thank you, you'll be invited to sign a paper backpack and display it in the shop, showing your support for Indigenous students.

Each year, communities share the school supplies they need for the upcoming school year.

This year, 40 communities applied for school supplies, and at this time we are able to supply 24 of these requests.

Your donation will help ensure more students have access to the notebooks, backpacks, pencils, calculators, and other essential supplies they need to walk into the classroom feeling prepared and confident.

Together, we can help make sure every student has the opportunity to start the school year strong.

To help build a backpack for a student, head to https://ca.tommyguns.com/blogs/promotions/help-build-a-backpack-for-a-student-support-students-with-the-essentials-they-need

08/09/2026

Today, August 9, marks the UN International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.

Indigenous Peoples are vital stewards of over 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity.

At True North Aid, we recognize our shared responsibility to honour Indigenous rights, support self-determination, and listen to the wisdom of traditional land caretakers!

True sustainability and progress are impossible without the active inclusion of Indigenous voices…

Let us use today to listen, learn, and commit to actions that support equity and reconciliation.

Read more about this year’s focus via the United Nations Indigenous Day Page: https://www.un.org/en/observances/indigenous-day

08/06/2026

Healing doesn't happen overnight, and recovery is about much more than sobriety.

The Shäwthän Näzhì Recovery Support Program provides Indigenous-led, culturally grounded recovery through land-based programming, ceremonies, traditional teachings, peer support, and one-on-one guidance for Yukon First Nations peoples.

The results speak for themselves: 80% of participants reported longer periods of sobriety, while 100% experienced improvements in their mental and spiritual well-being.

Participants shared that they built healthier relationships, reconnected with their culture, gained confidence, and found a renewed sense of belonging.

This work is creating stronger individuals, healthier families, and more resilient communities. Thank you to everyone who supports long-term, culturally grounded healing.

For more information on this program, head to:
https://truenorthaid.ca/project/shawthan-nazhihealing-with-the-land-society/

To everyone who has donated to support Indigenous communities affected by this year’s wildfires, thank you.Your generosi...
08/04/2026

To everyone who has donated to support Indigenous communities affected by this year’s wildfires, thank you.

Your generosity has allowed us to respond quickly to urgent needs, while also looking beyond the immediate emergency.

As evacuation orders are lifted and families begin returning home, the recovery is only beginning.

For many, the impact of leaving home with only a few belongings will not disappear overnight.

Returning home does not always mean returning to normal.

Even where structures remain, rebuilding daily life will take time.
That is why True North Aid is committed to a long-term recovery approach.

Rather than distributing all available funds immediately, we are working alongside community partners to ensure support remains available as needs continue to emerge. Recovery does not happen all at once, and neither should the assistance.

Your donation is helping provide immediate relief while ensuring support continues in the weeks and months ahead, as families rebuild their homes, replace essential items, and recover from the lasting impacts of these fires.

While news coverage may slow and life may appear to return to normal, many communities are still on the long road to recovery.

Your compassion allows us to continue walking alongside them, not just during the emergency, but throughout the recovery that follows.

Thank you for standing with Indigenous communities.

Today, July 31st, we celebrate National Bannock Day.More than just a recipe, bannock is a symbol of tradition, resilien...
07/31/2026

Today, July 31st, we celebrate National Bannock Day.

More than just a recipe, bannock is a symbol of tradition, resilience, and community.

For generations, it has brought people together around kitchen tables, campfires, and community gatherings, with each family and Nation adding their own unique touch!

Whether baked, fried, or cooked over an open fire, bannock continues to connect people through shared meals, stories, and culture.

Today, Indigenous chefs, home cooks, and communities continue to honour this tradition while creating new ways to enjoy this beloved staple.

Happy National Bannock Day! ❤️

How do you enjoy your bannock? Let us know in the comments.

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