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 How we Began In 1976 the Union of Ontario Indians, through Letters Patent, created the ‘Union of Ontario Indians Development Fund’ Inc. as a separate corporation to receive charitable funds and issue charitable receipts. In 1999, the Union of Ontario Indians began the process of seeking funds in an effort to provide much needed dollars to the communities it serves. In 2006, the Union of Ontario Indians Development Fund Inc. changed its name to the ‘Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity’. The name change is symbolic in that our people – the Anishinabek – are striving to achieve success on the revitalization and preservation of our culture, language; our very ‘being’ as the distinct people we are and have always been. Our Mission Statement The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity (AN7GC) is the official charitable fundraising arm of the Anishinabek Nation. The AN7GC works to assist First Nation members, families and children and also supports the ‘nation-building’ efforts of our communities. We support the betterment of the human needs for our people where no other funding exists. Our priorities include Culture and Language; support services for the elderly, ill and disabled; and student support. Our Vision Statement Our Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity will create improvement in the Anishinabek Nation to support the needs of our people for the betterment of all. What we Do
The goal of the AN7GC is to establish a foundation that will improve the quality of life on First Nations by providing a source of funding for Anishinabek citizens in times of crisis as well as aid in the areas of health, education, cultural appreciation, social needs, and for emergency and disaster relief. The funds assist Anishinabek citizens in times of crisis and/or their ‘other’ needs as set out in the AN7GC funding criteria.
We raise funds through various initiatives: • Annual Anishinabek Evening of Excellence
• Annual Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament • The Union of Ontario Indians 'Giving at Work' Program • Private Donations • Merchandise Sales The funds raised by the AN7GC are disbursed throughout all of our 39 communities through a ‘Grant Program’ whereby our citizens apply for grants and must meet various criteria to be considered for approval. We also provide all of our citizens access to our ‘Hotel Discount Program’. Through this program, our citizens are provided with discounts at our ‘partner’ hotels. A portion of these hotel sales go directly to the AN7GC. Governance
The AN7GC is governed by the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity Board of Directors. Board members are citizens from First Nation communities within our Anishinabek Nation territory. The executive leadership includes the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief and the Deputy Grand Chief. Roles and Responsibilities The AN7GC Board oversees all planning and fundraising initiatives of the Charity. It is responsible for budget approvals, grant application reviews and approvals and policy development. Contacts For additional information about About the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity or any information regarding the content of this page, please contact:
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