Renewing our commitment to allyship one initiative at a time.
Being an ally is more than wearing an orange shirt. It is a lived commitment. Read about our story and what Indigenous allyship means to us.
Who We Are
- A grassroots non-profit group founded in 2021
- We consist of non-Indigenous members based in and around the GTA
What We’re Fighting For
- Through collaboration and wellness programs, MAIAA seeks to support and facilitate positive outcomes with issues facing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples today
- MAIAA also works to use our social media platforms and community connections to advocate for equity in health care, food security, and broader current issues in Indigenous justice
1. We maintain connections and communicate directly with the communities we collaborate with. Once we understand their needs and priorities, we come up with a plan to help them achieve their goals.
“Thank you so much for your help and for sending our community members all of these goods. The baby items are going to fly off the shelf – those are a rarity here and so expensive.”
– Rachel Blais, Executive Director, Qajukturvik Community Food Centre
2. We receive funding through grants and occasionally crowdfunding campaigns. We keep none of the money we collect.
Our Initiatives
Since our founding in 2021, we have launched a variety of projects, short-term and ongoing. From community connection to health care to food security, our goal has always been to support and empower Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.
Youth Sports and Wellness
We helped fund youth sports equipment and repair a hockey rink for Couchiching First Nation communities on Treaty 3 land
Winter Clothing Drive
We held a drive for warm winter clothing for communities in Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Social Media Outreach & Advocacy
We recently launched Instagram and Facebook accounts and plan to use them to platform current Indigenous voices
Indigenous Artist Appreciation
We have collaborated with Inuit, and Afro-Indigenous artists to promote and aid in the facilitation of sales of their art
Healthcare Equity Advocacy
We are currently campaigning for the funding of portable medical diagnostic equipment for remote Indigenous communities
Food and Toiletry Equity
We currently help supply low-income communities in Qajuqturvik, Nunavut, and Toronto, Ontario, with food and toiletries
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