future trust areas.

Several Regional Trusts are still in the design phase.

It is our vision that over time, regional, Indigenous-led Reciprocity Trusts will extend across what is now called “Canada”.

But that is slow… patient… and relational.

This is because Regional Reciprocity Trusts are established at the pace of trusting relationships. We see an opportunity here to do something different – to choose long-term, steady reconciliatory paths over reactionist political opportunism, performance or tokenism devoid of lasting impact. We see an opportunity to root into place-based relationships that leverage our interdependence; that draw from a shared ethos of care for land, water, and community; and that weave the fabric of our belonging as we move with intention and responsibility on deeply storied lands.

Every day, people are pledging from other regions that have yet to be set up to take and distribute payments. It is incredible that this idea and desire to be in good relationship with host Nations is held by so many across BC, and even across Canada. And let’s be clear: this is why we exist. We know that there are thousands of people who are looking for a meaningful way to say ‘thank you’ to First Nations, and we are working every day to reach those people and let them know that this opportunity exists.