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US$10 million investment to strengthen Indigenous-led conservation and advance nature finance across Canada - media release
Thu, January 22, 2026
Canada program
Indigenous Nations across Canada will gain greater access to carbon and nature finance through a major new investment in Indigenous-led conservation. First 30×30 Canada, led by Nature For Justice in collaboration with IISAAK OLAM Foundation and Nature Focus Development, will receive a multi-year USD $10 million (~CAD $14 million) grant from the BHP Foundation to help build capacity and turn Nation-led visions for land stewardship into reality.
Read moreBHP Foundation enters historic US$12M partnership to support Indigenous business in Canada
Tue, October 28, 2025
Canada program
BHP Foundation has partnered with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) to strengthen Indigenous-led entrepreneurship and business education across Canada.
Read moreMeet the changemakers: Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization
Wed, August 27, 2025
Canada program
Supporting Indigenous Language Revitalization (SILR) is dedicated to promoting and supporting the revitalization of Indigenous languages in Canada. By focusing on increasing accessibility to language programs and developing resources that aid in maintaining, expanding and enhancing the health of Indigenous languages, SILR aspires to a future where Indigenous languages are not only preserved but thriving.
Read moreMeet the changemakers: Nature United
Wed, July 30, 2025
Canada program
Nature United is a Canadian organization that builds diverse partnerships to protect lands and waters and ensure nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and future opportunities.
Read moreMeet the changemakers: the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources
Wed, August 21, 2024
Canada program
The Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources is Canada’s first Indigenous directed environmental non-profit charitable organization. It supports Indigenous peoples in building capacity to form their own institutions and partner with government and other organizations to protect their lands and waters.
Read more3 online resources to learn about governance and collaborative decision making with Indigenous and local communities
Tue, March 26, 2024
Canada program
Australia program
Natural Resource Governance
Three comprehensive learning resources to help inform, develop, and enhance knowledge on Indigenous governance and consultation and consent mechanisms are available online and are free to access.
Read moreIndigenous self-determination is a right BHP Foundation actively supports
Thu, July 6, 2023
Canada program
Australia program
Chile program
The BHP Foundation partners with Indigenous organizations and local communities in many parts of the world to actively support self-determination.
Read moreProposals open for Measurement, Learning and Evaluation program partner
Thu, December 1, 2022
Canada program
We are looking for a Measurement, Learning and Evaluation partner to support our country-level programs in the US and Canada.
Read moreRevitalizing Indigenous language for current and future generations
Wed, June 15, 2022
Canada program
Language is the fundamental way Indigenous peoples share their knowledge, communicate their understanding of the world and connect with their spirituality. Evidence suggests that language plays a critical role in Indigenous peoples’ well-being, including their mental health and sense of community belonging.
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