Kw’umut Lelum Foundation
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Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is proud to be a community sponsor for The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s performance of Carmina Burana and T'əl at the Port Theatre, Nanaimo. The Port also donated two tickets to one of our monthly donors - congrats to Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa!
Our team will be set up in the lobby!
Our team will be set up in the lobby!
February 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is proud to be a community sponsor for The Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s performance of Carmina Burana and T'əl at the Port Theatre, Nanaimo. The Port also donated two tickets to one of our monthly donors - congrats to Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa!
Our team will be set up in the lobby!
Our team will be set up in the lobby!
From Jan 22–25, our ED Sharon Hobenshield braved the cold in Ottawa and Toronto to focus on community and relationship building so we can continue supporting community and economic wellbeing alongside the Coast Salish Nations we work with.
Huy ch’qu to all! #communityfoundations
Huy ch’qu to all! #communityfoundations
January 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
From Jan 22–25, our ED Sharon Hobenshield braved the cold in Ottawa and Toronto to focus on community and relationship building so we can continue supporting community and economic wellbeing alongside the Coast Salish Nations we work with.
Huy ch’qu to all! #communityfoundations
Huy ch’qu to all! #communityfoundations
Our Kw’umut Lelum Foundation team got together for a fun and focused strategic planning session this month to talk about our vision for the year and how we can continue to activate Indigenous-led philanthropy.
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Subscribe now to our monthly newsletter to keep up to date and involved klfoundation.ca
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our Kw’umut Lelum Foundation team got together for a fun and focused strategic planning session this month to talk about our vision for the year and how we can continue to activate Indigenous-led philanthropy.
Subscribe now to our monthly newsletter to keep up to date and involved klfoundation.ca
Subscribe now to our monthly newsletter to keep up to date and involved klfoundation.ca
One week left to apply for up to $5,250 through our KLF Indspire Scholarship.
All post-secondary students from Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx are eligible!
Apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
All post-secondary students from Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx are eligible!
Apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
January 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
One week left to apply for up to $5,250 through our KLF Indspire Scholarship.
All post-secondary students from Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx are eligible!
Apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
All post-secondary students from Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx are eligible!
Apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
Today we shine a light on monthly donor Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa.🌟 Our PhotoVoice project inspired her:
“I became a monthly donor because I know the Foundation can rely on these funds. I’ve seen the difference and impact within the communities.”
Thank you Liz HK!
“I became a monthly donor because I know the Foundation can rely on these funds. I’ve seen the difference and impact within the communities.”
Thank you Liz HK!
January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Today we shine a light on monthly donor Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa.🌟 Our PhotoVoice project inspired her:
“I became a monthly donor because I know the Foundation can rely on these funds. I’ve seen the difference and impact within the communities.”
Thank you Liz HK!
“I became a monthly donor because I know the Foundation can rely on these funds. I’ve seen the difference and impact within the communities.”
Thank you Liz HK!
Calling all post-secondary students from our 9 Nations!
You’re eligible for up to $5,250 for your studies through our Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Scholarship Award.
Deadline for application is February 1!
Learn more and apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
You’re eligible for up to $5,250 for your studies through our Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Scholarship Award.
Deadline for application is February 1!
Learn more and apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
January 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Calling all post-secondary students from our 9 Nations!
You’re eligible for up to $5,250 for your studies through our Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Scholarship Award.
Deadline for application is February 1!
Learn more and apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
You’re eligible for up to $5,250 for your studies through our Kw’umut Lelum Indspire Scholarship Award.
Deadline for application is February 1!
Learn more and apply now at https://indspirefunding.ca/kwumut-lelum-foundation/
✨ We did it — together. ✨
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Kw’umut Lelum Foundation has reached our 30 x 30 goal — raising $30,000 by December 30 to support scholarships for Indigenous students.
Huy tseep q’u to everyone who gave, shared, and stood with us. 🧡
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Kw’umut Lelum Foundation has reached our 30 x 30 goal — raising $30,000 by December 30 to support scholarships for Indigenous students.
Huy tseep q’u to everyone who gave, shared, and stood with us. 🧡
January 5, 2026 at 5:56 PM
✨ We did it — together. ✨
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Kw’umut Lelum Foundation has reached our 30 x 30 goal — raising $30,000 by December 30 to support scholarships for Indigenous students.
Huy tseep q’u to everyone who gave, shared, and stood with us. 🧡
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Kw’umut Lelum Foundation has reached our 30 x 30 goal — raising $30,000 by December 30 to support scholarships for Indigenous students.
Huy tseep q’u to everyone who gave, shared, and stood with us. 🧡
Last call to support our 30x30 campaign for Indigenous scholarships! 🏃♂️ Dec 30 is the final day! Every donation helps us reach our goal! 💛klfoundation.ca/donate
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last call to support our 30x30 campaign for Indigenous scholarships! 🏃♂️ Dec 30 is the final day! Every donation helps us reach our goal! 💛klfoundation.ca/donate
✨ Happy Winter Solstice. ✨
Today marks the shortest day of the year and a gentle reminder that brighter days are returning.
Wishing everyone a peaceful season filled with rest, family, and good medicine.
👉Office closure: We’ll be closed until January 5 and will respond to messages when we’re back. 🧡
Today marks the shortest day of the year and a gentle reminder that brighter days are returning.
Wishing everyone a peaceful season filled with rest, family, and good medicine.
👉Office closure: We’ll be closed until January 5 and will respond to messages when we’re back. 🧡
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
✨ Happy Winter Solstice. ✨
Today marks the shortest day of the year and a gentle reminder that brighter days are returning.
Wishing everyone a peaceful season filled with rest, family, and good medicine.
👉Office closure: We’ll be closed until January 5 and will respond to messages when we’re back. 🧡
Today marks the shortest day of the year and a gentle reminder that brighter days are returning.
Wishing everyone a peaceful season filled with rest, family, and good medicine.
👉Office closure: We’ll be closed until January 5 and will respond to messages when we’re back. 🧡
📘 Our Annual Report is Here! Discover how we uplift Indigenous children, youth, and families through scholarships, partnerships, and cultural initiatives. 🔗 Read here: https://www.flipsnack.com/kwumut/klf-annual-report-2025 With gratitude, Kw’umut Lelum Foundation 🧡
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
📘 Our Annual Report is Here! Discover how we uplift Indigenous children, youth, and families through scholarships, partnerships, and cultural initiatives. 🔗 Read here: https://www.flipsnack.com/kwumut/klf-annual-report-2025 With gratitude, Kw’umut Lelum Foundation 🧡
We’re in the final push of our 30x30 campaign to raise $30,000 by Dec 30 to support life-changing scholarships for Indigenous youth. Can you help us reach our goal? Every share, like, and donation brings us a step closer! 🙏
Donate today: shorturl.at/MAXg5
#IndigenousYouth #CommunityImpact #nanaimo
Donate today: shorturl.at/MAXg5
#IndigenousYouth #CommunityImpact #nanaimo
December 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We’re in the final push of our 30x30 campaign to raise $30,000 by Dec 30 to support life-changing scholarships for Indigenous youth. Can you help us reach our goal? Every share, like, and donation brings us a step closer! 🙏
Donate today: shorturl.at/MAXg5
#IndigenousYouth #CommunityImpact #nanaimo
Donate today: shorturl.at/MAXg5
#IndigenousYouth #CommunityImpact #nanaimo
Congrats to Cameron Myhre and his partner Kate who won our prize draw for two tickets to Bear Grease! And thank you to everyone who has supported our 30x30 campaign to raise $30,000 by Dec 30 for scholarships for Indigenous students! We’re almost at our goal! 🧡 www.klfoundation/donate #nanaimoT
December 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Congrats to Cameron Myhre and his partner Kate who won our prize draw for two tickets to Bear Grease! And thank you to everyone who has supported our 30x30 campaign to raise $30,000 by Dec 30 for scholarships for Indigenous students! We’re almost at our goal! 🧡 www.klfoundation/donate #nanaimoT
This year, we were honoured to be part of Wolf Brewing’s Stronger as a Pack 🐺 giving program. Huy ch q’a to the Wolf Brewing team and to every community member who came together in the spirit of generosity, good company, and good beer. 🧵
#nanaimo #brewpub #upliftingyouth
#nanaimo #brewpub #upliftingyouth
November 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This year, we were honoured to be part of Wolf Brewing’s Stronger as a Pack 🐺 giving program. Huy ch q’a to the Wolf Brewing team and to every community member who came together in the spirit of generosity, good company, and good beer. 🧵
#nanaimo #brewpub #upliftingyouth
#nanaimo #brewpub #upliftingyouth
Congrats to our colleague @sheebellax2.bsky.social! Her story “A Gift at the Doorstep” is in The Kindread Coast anthology and pays homage to her Heiltsuk heritage, the Coast Salish land where she gratefully lives, and the shapeshifters who slink between our world and the spirit side.
surl.li/odpybe
surl.li/odpybe
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Congrats to our colleague @sheebellax2.bsky.social! Her story “A Gift at the Doorstep” is in The Kindread Coast anthology and pays homage to her Heiltsuk heritage, the Coast Salish land where she gratefully lives, and the shapeshifters who slink between our world and the spirit side.
surl.li/odpybe
surl.li/odpybe
Tomorrow-Nov 26! Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with 6 panelists as share new perspectives on traditional notions of poverty and wealth. Thanks to @terralingua.bsky.social for bringing our voices together!
Register: luma.com/p3l4n84a
#nanaimo #indigenousknowledge
Register: luma.com/p3l4n84a
#nanaimo #indigenousknowledge
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tomorrow-Nov 26! Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with 6 panelists as share new perspectives on traditional notions of poverty and wealth. Thanks to @terralingua.bsky.social for bringing our voices together!
Register: luma.com/p3l4n84a
#nanaimo #indigenousknowledge
Register: luma.com/p3l4n84a
#nanaimo #indigenousknowledge
We’re giving back! In the spirit of reciprocity we’re saying huy ch q’a to all who support our 30x30 campaign to fund scholarships for Indigenous students by giving them a chance to win a great prize. Donate, like or share our posts to be entered in the draw. 🧵
Donate ➡️ www.klfoundation.ca/donate
Donate ➡️ www.klfoundation.ca/donate
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We’re giving back! In the spirit of reciprocity we’re saying huy ch q’a to all who support our 30x30 campaign to fund scholarships for Indigenous students by giving them a chance to win a great prize. Donate, like or share our posts to be entered in the draw. 🧵
Donate ➡️ www.klfoundation.ca/donate
Donate ➡️ www.klfoundation.ca/donate
Join our ED Sharon Hobenshield at 10 am, Nov 26, for a conversation on what it means to be rich or poor. Explore how ideas of wealth and poverty shift when they link to biocultural abundance & are rooted in shared prosperity, cultural richness, & harmony with nature.
Register: ow.ly/JGRz50XqFZP
Register: ow.ly/JGRz50XqFZP
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Join our ED Sharon Hobenshield at 10 am, Nov 26, for a conversation on what it means to be rich or poor. Explore how ideas of wealth and poverty shift when they link to biocultural abundance & are rooted in shared prosperity, cultural richness, & harmony with nature.
Register: ow.ly/JGRz50XqFZP
Register: ow.ly/JGRz50XqFZP
Take reconciliACTION on #NDTR with our 30 x 30 campaign! A core Call to Action (#11) of Canada’s #TRC is ensuring equitable funding for Indigenous students. Every $ uplifts Indigenous youth, increasing access to life-changing education opportunities.
www.klfoundation.ca/donate
#OrangeShirtDay
www.klfoundation.ca/donate
#OrangeShirtDay
September 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Take reconciliACTION on #NDTR with our 30 x 30 campaign! A core Call to Action (#11) of Canada’s #TRC is ensuring equitable funding for Indigenous students. Every $ uplifts Indigenous youth, increasing access to life-changing education opportunities.
www.klfoundation.ca/donate
#OrangeShirtDay
www.klfoundation.ca/donate
#OrangeShirtDay
Less than a week to #NDTR! Take action through our campaign to raise $30K by Dec 30 to uplift Indigenous Youth by increasing access to life-changing educational opportunities! www.klfoundation.ca/donate
Like, share, donate and help us meet our goal! 🧵
#UnlockPotential #nanaimo #vancouverisland
Like, share, donate and help us meet our goal! 🧵
#UnlockPotential #nanaimo #vancouverisland
September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Less than a week to #NDTR! Take action through our campaign to raise $30K by Dec 30 to uplift Indigenous Youth by increasing access to life-changing educational opportunities! www.klfoundation.ca/donate
Like, share, donate and help us meet our goal! 🧵
#UnlockPotential #nanaimo #vancouverisland
Like, share, donate and help us meet our goal! 🧵
#UnlockPotential #nanaimo #vancouverisland
Christina Indseth is our fab #FinanceAdministration Coordinator! From St. John’s, Newfoundland on her mother’s side, with Dutch ancestry on her father’s, she moved to BC in 1994. After 7 years with the Ministry of Children and Families, she moved into philanthropy. shorturl.at/uTW6G
September 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Christina Indseth is our fab #FinanceAdministration Coordinator! From St. John’s, Newfoundland on her mother’s side, with Dutch ancestry on her father’s, she moved to BC in 1994. After 7 years with the Ministry of Children and Families, she moved into philanthropy. shorturl.at/uTW6G
#NDTR is Sept 30 and many people wonder how to honour the day. Our 6Rs for Reconciliation session answers that question! It explores 6 values to guide you on a journey toward #reconciliation. By donation-all funds raised support scholarships for Indigenous students. Join us Sept 2: shorturl.at/xDzmf
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September 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#NDTR is Sept 30 and many people wonder how to honour the day. Our 6Rs for Reconciliation session answers that question! It explores 6 values to guide you on a journey toward #reconciliation. By donation-all funds raised support scholarships for Indigenous students. Join us Sept 2: shorturl.at/xDzmf
Sheena Robinson is KLF's Storyteller, which means grant writing, communications, fund development, and a little bit of this and that! She’s an urban member of the #Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) First Nation and also has Norwegian, Irish, and English ancestry. #Nanaimo
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September 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sheena Robinson is KLF's Storyteller, which means grant writing, communications, fund development, and a little bit of this and that! She’s an urban member of the #Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) First Nation and also has Norwegian, Irish, and English ancestry. #Nanaimo
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Meet the faces of our Foundation! First-our ED Sharon Hobenshield! She belongs to the House of Malii from Gitxsan First Nation on her mom’s side and has German-settler ancestry on her dad’s. She’s worked on #CoastSalish territory on #VancouverIsland as a social worker, educator, and administrator. 🧵
September 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Meet the faces of our Foundation! First-our ED Sharon Hobenshield! She belongs to the House of Malii from Gitxsan First Nation on her mom’s side and has German-settler ancestry on her dad’s. She’s worked on #CoastSalish territory on #VancouverIsland as a social worker, educator, and administrator. 🧵
Brighten your day! Sign up for our #newsletter and get inspired by stories of how our partnerships with #CoastSalish Nations empower Indigenous children and youth on #vancouverisland. No spam, no overload—just a little dose of hope and positivity in your inbox. Subscribe now: klfoundation.ca
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August 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Brighten your day! Sign up for our #newsletter and get inspired by stories of how our partnerships with #CoastSalish Nations empower Indigenous children and youth on #vancouverisland. No spam, no overload—just a little dose of hope and positivity in your inbox. Subscribe now: klfoundation.ca
Apply Now for our Sport, Recreation and Culture Grants! They help families from our 9 member Nations access sports and rec activities for #indigenousyouth supporting health & wellbeing by building self-esteem and developing strong social ties! shorturl.at/kSYJq #nanaimo #powerofsport
August 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Apply Now for our Sport, Recreation and Culture Grants! They help families from our 9 member Nations access sports and rec activities for #indigenousyouth supporting health & wellbeing by building self-esteem and developing strong social ties! shorturl.at/kSYJq #nanaimo #powerofsport