Foundation North on LinkedIn: Kia Orana 🌺 Here we are at the amazing free expo run by ACE Aotearoa for… (2024)

Don’t forget to register for the Volunteering Northland Best Practice Grantseeker Workshop!Taking place in Whangārei on 15 May, this half-day workshop is designed to upskill your knowledge of the current grants landscape and funding processes so your organisation can identify where it needs to focus its attention and plan to improve grants outcomes.Facilitated by Strategic Grants, our Northland Engagement Advisor, Darlene Lang, will be presenting and is looking forward to connecting with you, sharing insights into the funding world, and discussing how to best scope funding applications for success.The workshop will be hosted from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm at the Whangārei District Council’s Manaia Theatrette and seating is limited so get in quick!Click the link below to register https://lnkd.in/gn9QgVZY

Did someone say free Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop for Migrant Jobseekers and Newcomers?? On 15 May, our mates at Migrant Action Trust will be hosting, in partnership with Tangata Tiriti/Treaty People, a full-day Te Tiriti workshop for new and settled migrants! The workshop encourages settled migrants to refresh their knowledge about Te Tiriti and invites new migrants to learn more about the history of Aotearoa New Zealand and understand their obligation in upholding Te Tiriti. This workshop will take place from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Tarapunga Room in the Wesley Community Centre. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity – click the link below to register now! https://lnkd.in/gZu4zm-7

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The Asian Artists Fund closes at midnight on Monday 29th April. If you have a draft request in our Funding Hub and wish to complete it, please submit it to us before this time/date.Thank you to everyone who has sent in a request or is still working on one.Our staff and outreach advisors will be on hand on Monday 29th April until 4pm if you need help to complete your request.https://lnkd.in/gp_C85P4

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Have you heard of the Funders Commitment on Climate Action?This Earth Day, we are looking back to push forward, and are reflecting on some of the valuable tools and resources that have and will continue to support and guide us on our climate action journey.One of those resources is the Funders Commitment on Climate Action (FCCA), a voluntary pledge for funders to engage with seven commitments that grow our practices, understanding, and leadership in the climate action space.The FCCA is a platform for Aotearoa’s funders to better understand the landscape of climate action and guide us through the key principles, roles and responsibilities that we, as a Community Trust, can undertake to ensure a just transition to a low carbon society.Click the link below to learn more about the Funders Commitment on Climate Action.https://lnkd.in/g9YHsvXX

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We are humbled to hear that organisations, many outside of philanthropy, have been sharing our new film in their workplace and with their boards. A big mihi to Philanthropy New Zealand for sharing in their enewsletter today 😊We acknowledge all those who have given direction to our own journey, as we work towards what better practice might look like in our commitment to Te Tiriti.OurCEO Peter Tynan, and former Trustees Precious Clark and Pat Snedden, feature in this clip from Kia wātea ai te ara | Our journey to be a Te Tiriti led organisation.Watch the whole film here https://lnkd.in/gbR9THK3

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Warm Pacific greetings 🌺 This month, ACE Aotearoa are hosting two free information expos for Pacific community groups, churches, and charities in Tāmaki Makaurau.If you’re interest in the different funding options, services, programmes, and other opportunities for your group and community - this is the event for you!On 23 April at Samani Pulepule Hall in Māngere and 24 April at Zeal West Auditorium in Henderson from 11 am – 2 pm, guests are invited to enjoy kai and refreshments while connecting with friendly and helpful representatives from a range of organisations.Register for the 23 April session here:https://lnkd.in/grRiEtm3Register for the 24 April session here: https://lnkd.in/gP7nFQZk

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Meet Renee – one of the 2024 Asian Artists’ Fund (AAF) Outreach Advisors!“Our community is tiny – to thrive, we have to share information and help each other up.”With over 15 years’ experience as an arts practitioner in Aotearoa supporting both professional and community projects, Renee is a poet, playwright, librettist, and general all-purpose writer.“I love that the Asian Artists’ Fund gives me a chance to help people ‘officially’.”From solo poetry to opera, Renee has collaborated on, directed, or produced a diverse range of arts offerings throughout her career. Prior to becoming an Outreach Advisor, Renee has always provided support ‘informally’ to people and communities and enjoys having the opportunity to help artists through the AAF.Renee says, “I know how important it is to 1. Value yourself, 2. Reach out for help when you need it and 3. Help others when you can.”The Asian Artists’ Fund is currently open.To apply, submit your application in the Funding Hub by 29 April 2024.Click the link below to learn more.https://lnkd.in/gp_C85P4

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We can't wait for this fono and want to mihi to for hosting and all of the panellists, including our Trustee Sara-Jane Elika, for sharing their experience and passion to inspire our young Pacific people into positions of leadership.

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Foundation North kaimahi are feeling inspired and motivated after our all-staff Noho Marae at Te Māhurehure Cultural Marae this week.We want to extend our gratitude and thanks to Christine and the team for welcoming us onto Taumata o Kupe and sharing the whakapapa of the marae – which stretches back to 1969!For many of us, this Noho was a new experience, and we all enjoyed the opportunity to come together to wānanga, learn more about the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga, and reflect on the Foundation North journey to guide our next steps into the future.Foundation North is proud to have supported the development of Taumata o Kupe Marae and to have had the opportunity to engage deeper with the kaupapa.

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