Click for more info on the Guide International Funders for Indigenous Peoples PO Box 1040 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Tel: 1-518-358-9500 Fax: 1-518-358-9544 Email		----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Established in 1999, IFIP is an affinity group of the Council on Foundations and the only affinity group based on a native reservation. IFIP was formed to provide a voice  for increased, dedicated funding for international Indigenous initiatives, and a venue for communications and resource sharing among international funders of Indigenous peoples. Click here to find out the benefits of joining this growing network of donors. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Council on Foundations Annual Conference IFIP Award Reception 9:00-10:30pm, May 4, 2008 Please join International Funders for Indigenous Peoples in its presentation of the Annual IFIP Award, bestowed upon an individual or foundation that has demonstrated efforts to increase philanthropic support for Indigenous Peoples around the world. Previous recipients include the The Christensen Fund (2007) in recognition of their efforts to promote and preserve Indigenous stewardships of cultural and ecological heritages, Kalliopeia Foundation (2006) for their intuition, spiritual wisdom and support for Indigenous Peoples and Ford Foundation (2005) for their leadership in increasing a greater commitment from a philanthropic institution. All are welcomed to attend and take part in this momentous event. Cash bar, chocolate and refreshments will be available. From Climate Change to Poverty: How Indigenous Peoples are Tackling the Most Challenging Issues of our Time 10:30am-12:00pm, May 5, 2008 Indigenous people are the existing descendants of the original people inhabiting a particular region or country. Indigenous populations often maintain cultural, political and legal values that differ from those of the newer inhabitants, and, importantly, maintain particular claims or rights over the local lands, resources and artifacts, in accordance with these values. The goal of this session is to share how the unique perspective of indigenous peoples can inform and work in partnership with funders to advance solutions to our most pressing global issues. Key to Effective International Philanthropy 3:00-4:30pm, May 6, 2008  Indigenous peoples around the world are becoming more successful in making themselves heard in international arenas. But many challenges remain in the fight for full recognition of all their rights. Likewise international philanthropy towards Indigenous Peoples is growing rapidly, but true partnerships and effective mechanisms are still developing. This session will examine practically the different ways that philanthropy is finding to support transformative change with Indigenous Communities, drawing from examples in the Amazon, Northern Australia and Africa. We will also share the results of a groundbreaking report that has tracked Global foundation giving to Indigenous communities. (Click for full size) (Click for full size)			CONFERENCES IFIP Annual Reception and Sessions at COF May 4-6, 2008 Amazon Donor's Forum (co-sponsored by IFIP) May 8, 2008 Click here Mexico and Central American Regional Convening January 18-19, 2008 NEW! Regional Convening Photo Galleries: JANUARY 18, 2008 JANUARY 19, 2008 Member Photos: GALLERY 1 (Angela Sevin) GALLERY 2 (Angela Sevin) GALLERY 3 (Stephen DeNorscia) NEW! Keynote Address: DON SAMUEL RUIZ GARCIA (SPANISH) PDF or Word MIRNA CUNNINGHAM (SPANISH) PDF or Word ARTICLES "Convergence" Cultural Survival Quarterly Magazine Fall 2007 Page 1 / Page 2 Linking Circles VI Annual Conference IFIP successfully convened and celebrated its Sixth Annual Conference at Levi Strauss Foundation in San Francisco. View pictures from the Conference, report will follow soon. View Video Clip The Christensen Fund Receives 2007 IFIP Award Click here for Press Release. Access Archive.