IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.

We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.

We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.
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  • Roots & Rivers Consulting

    Location:

    Halifax, NS

    Austin Lui

    Pronouns:

    He/him

    Identity:

    Woman-owned business based out of BC. Racialized 2nd generation Chinese Canadian representing Roots & Rivers in Atlantic Canada.

    Services Offered:

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    Work Description:

    We help social purpose and public service organizations build clarity, capacity, and collective impact. We act as a guide and extended team, taking the time to understand the unique context of organizations and communities. We combine our experience and proven processes with a relationship-focused approach to offer services that support organizations to navigate uncertainty, strengthen alignment, and drive meaningful change in communities.

    We partner with values-aligned non-profits, governments, foundations, social enterprises, and academic institutions that work in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, education, food security, community economic development, housing, settlement services, social innovation, arts, culture and recreation, and climate resiliency.

    Rates:

    Rates and scope of work can be negotiated based on context, funding availability, and other realities of your organization.

    Non Profit Experience:

    Techsploration, School Districts, Health Associations

    Non Profit Rate:

    Yes

    Email:

    [email protected]

    Phone:

    2363346020

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