VANCOUVER – Telus announced last week it is doubling its commitment to its Indigenous Communities Fund, saying it will provide $2 million to the fund over the next five years.
When the Telus Indigenous Communities Fund was launched in November 2021, the telecom committed $1 million to the fund, which provides grants up to $50,000 to support Indigenous-led social, health and community programs.
Some of the Indigenous organizations supported to date include Workforce Warriors (a 2021 grant recipient), IndigeSTEAM (2022 recipient), Big Horn Health Services and NꞌQuatqua First Nation (both 2023 recipients).
“We are honoured to collaborate and support Indigenous-led organizations that are making a positive impact in their communities,” said Jill Schnarr, chief social innovation and communications officer at Telus, in a press release. “As a global corporation with strong Canadian roots, we have a responsibility to actively support Reconciliation, helping drive material, social change to bridge the increasing socio-economic divide. It is a responsibility we take very seriously.
“With an increased commitment of $2 million, we look forward to building even more meaningful relationships with Indigenous leaders and the community groups who know their communities best. Together, we can help address the diverse needs of Indigenous Peoples and ultimately create better health, education, economic and cultural outcomes for all.”
