HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) Charitable Corporation

What HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) Charitable Corporation does

HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) Charitable Corporation is a national registered Canadian charity founded in 2014 that delivers reconciliation programming centered on Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Its flagship program is the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Experience, a week-long gathering held on Indigenous territory that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth aged 15-17, guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Since 2019, HIP has delivered six Y2Y gatherings (four National, two Regional) and built an alumni network of more than 250 youth, while reaching an estimated 50,000+ Canadians through associated programming.

The organization's go-to-market is anchored by the Rotary network in Canada — 19 Rotary Districts and more than 175 Rotary clubs — which functions as the primary infrastructure for youth recruitment, volunteer mobilization, and fundraising. Revenue is diversified across tiered individual giving (Firekeeper, Pathfinder, and Peacemaker levels), multi-year corporate partnerships (Community Supporter, Program Partner, and Reconciliation Partner tiers), Department of Canadian Heritage grants (received three consecutive years), securities donations, and a tiered youth-initiated project funding program. HIP claims a $10.75 social return for every dollar donated and is pursuing a $2.5 million One Fire Canada Capacity Campaign (2026-2031) alongside a $10 million permanent endowment goal to underpin long-term sustainability.

HIP is operationally lean, with a core staff of four (Executive Director, Programs & Executive Assistant, Senior Administrator, and Accountant), supplemented by hundreds of volunteers and a 16-member Board of Directors that is constitutionally mandated to be 50% Indigenous and 50% non-Indigenous. The programming model is in-person and land-based; there is no evident technology or AI component. Operational expansion includes planned Y2Y gatherings in Edmonton and Calgary for 2027-2028, extending the charity's footprint beyond its historical base in Nova Scotia and Ontario.

Name

HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) Charitable Corporation

Legal name

HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) Charitable Corporation

Website

https://honouringindigenouspeoples.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Canadian charity operating the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Experience, a week-long reconciliation program bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth (ages 15-17) together on Indigenous territory, supported by 19 Rotary Districts and 175+ Rotary clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Reconciliation Programs

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Short-Term Secondary Immersion & Cultural Exchange Trips (EDAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Indigenous reconciliation programs
• Youth leadership development
• Truth and reconciliation education
• Community partnership programs
• Charitable youth programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time or monthly donations from individuals supporting youth attendance at Y2Y gatherings. Donation tiers include Firekeeper ($500), Pathfinder ($1,000), and Peacemaker ($5,000) levels. Monthly giving options available at $40/month for 3 months or $60/month for 2 months.
2. Corporate and Institutional Partnerships: Multi-year corporate sponsorships at three tiers: Reconciliation Partner ($100,000+/year), Program Partner ($10,000-$50,000/year), and Community Supporter ($1,000-$10,000/year). Includes category exclusivity and recognition benefits.
3. Government Grants: Ongoing grants from the Department of Canadian Heritage for the annual National Youth Gathering. Grant has been renewed for three consecutive years.
4. Youth-Initiated Project Funding: Funding for alumni-led projects with three tiers: SPARK ($500), IGNITE ($5,000), and SUSTAIN ($15,000). These are project-based grants to support youth-led reconciliation and environmental initiatives.
5. Securities Donations: Acceptance of publicly traded securities, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as donations. Capital gains tax eliminated on direct transfers to the charity per Canadian tax law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HIP delivers the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Truth and Reconciliation Experience, bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth aged 15-17 together for a week on Indigenous territory guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers, preceded by five weeks of online preparation. All program costs (travel, meals, accommodations) are fully covered at no charge to participants. The organization supplements this flagship with Walk With The Earth fundraising walks, Youth-Initiated Project grants (SPARK/IGNITE/SUSTAIN), Youth Ambassadors alumni speaking, and HIP Talk educational sessions.

Product overview

HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) is a national registered Canadian charity that operates a unified portfolio of reconciliation-focused programs centered on the Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Experience. The core offering brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth together on Indigenous territory guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Supporting programs include the Walk With The Earth fundraising initiative, the Youth Ambassadors alumni speaking program, and Youth-Initiated Projects funding for youth-led community work. Sponsorship tiers (Firekeeper, Pathfinder, Peacemaker) provide individual giving options, while the One Fire Canada campaign represents a major capacity-building effort for organizational sustainability. HIP also offers HIP Talk speaker sessions as an educational resource for schools and organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Y2Y (Youth-to-Youth): HIP's flagship National Youth-to-Youth Truth and Reconciliation Experience program connecting Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth ages 15-17 on Indigenous territory guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Walk With The Earth

Products and services

• Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Experience HIP's flagship national program bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth ages 15-17 together on Indigenous territory for a week guided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers, focused on reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and cultural understanding. Includes 5 weeks of online preparation followed by a week-long in-person gathering. Completely free to participants, with travel, meals, and accommodations covered.
• Walk With The Earth An annual youth-led fundraising walk hosted in partnership with Rotary clubs across multiple Canadian cities to raise funds for Y2Y programs while advancing truth and reconciliation through action and environmental stewardship. Supporting one youth costs approximately $5,000.
• Youth Ambassadors Program Y2Y alumni engagement program where graduates return to schools, Rotary clubs, and communities to speak directly about truth and reconciliation and land stewardship from their own lived experiences. Through alumni presentations, the program has reached 50,000+ Canadians.
• Youth-Initiated Projects Funding that goes directly to Y2Y alumni to take ideas from the gathering and build them in their own communities. Three funding tiers: SPARK ($500) provides supplies for project ideas; IGNITE ($5,000) provides seed funding and mentorship for pilot development; SUSTAIN ($15,000) provides a paid year with living stipend for full project development.
• HIP Talk (Speaker Sessions) Educational presentations and resources shared by HIP to inspire and enable Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationship building. Available for booking by schools and organizations seeking authentic voices and curriculum-aligned reconciliation content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ Canadians reached through alumni presentations, community initiatives and word-of-mouth
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orange Shirt SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2024Partnership acknowledging initiative for fostering cultural understanding, reconciliation, and personal growth. Orange Shirt Society President Shannon Henderson publicly endorsed Y2Y program.
• Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManitoba's largest Indigenous-led family resource organization. Board member Diane Redsky previously served as Executive Director.
• First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous post-secondary institute providing educational pathways. Board member Karihwake Thompson previously served as President and CAO.
• Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario (ISWO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Indigenous sport and wellness initiatives across Ontario, aligned with HIP's youth programming.
• Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization advancing Indigenous women's voices and leadership, aligned with HIP's reconciliation mission.
• Rotary International (District Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner19 Rotary Districts across Canada with dedicated District Coordinators facilitating youth recruitment, volunteer mobilization, event hosting, and fundraising support. 175+ Rotary clubs actively involved.
• Canadian Museum for Human RightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting reconciliation education and awareness.
• First Peoples GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous-focused consulting and training organization supporting reconciliation work.
• Native Child and Family Services of TorontocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndigenous child and family services organization in Toronto, supporting youth from urban Indigenous communities.
• CanadaHelpscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlatform handling online donations, fundraising campaigns, and securities transfers for HIP supporters.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@honouringindigenouspeoples4146
• Facebookfacebook.com/HonouringIndigenousPeoples
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/honouringindigenouspeoples
• Instagraminstagram.com/hip.y2y
• TikToktiktok.com/@hip_y2y

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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