Kw’umut Lelum Foundation
@klfoundation.bsky.social
Investing in healthy, thriving Indigenous Youth and communities. klfoundation.ca
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.
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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
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
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#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
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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lnkd.in/g8wZ8fZU
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. 🧵
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
On #internationalyouthday we celebrate the #powerofsport to improve wellness, self-esteem, and social connections. Our grants offsets costs for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations so they can participate. Get inspired by Cody and Nevaeh’s story! Apply starting Aug 18: shorturl.at/rCU0P
#nanaimo
#nanaimo
August 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On #internationalyouthday we celebrate the #powerofsport to improve wellness, self-esteem, and social connections. Our grants offsets costs for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations so they can participate. Get inspired by Cody and Nevaeh’s story! Apply starting Aug 18: shorturl.at/rCU0P
#nanaimo
#nanaimo
A champion of nau’sa mawt—working together—Brent Edwards, our Board Co-Chair, hopes to instil pride and respect in #indigenousyouth by upholding traditional values and promoting self-determination. He is currently Chief of Snaw-naw-as. #indigenousleadership
August 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A champion of nau’sa mawt—working together—Brent Edwards, our Board Co-Chair, hopes to instil pride and respect in #indigenousyouth by upholding traditional values and promoting self-determination. He is currently Chief of Snaw-naw-as. #indigenousleadership
Our Sport, Recreation & Culture grants for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations open Aug. 18! Motivating #indigenouschildren and youth through sport & recreation improves health and wellness, self-esteem, leadership skills & social connections. #powerofsport #nanaimo Apply now: shorturl.at/x6Q2s
August 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Sport, Recreation & Culture grants for #indigenousyouth from our Member Nations open Aug. 18! Motivating #indigenouschildren and youth through sport & recreation improves health and wellness, self-esteem, leadership skills & social connections. #powerofsport #nanaimo Apply now: shorturl.at/x6Q2s
Today we uplift Snaw-Naw-As, a Nation in #NanooseBay. Our Snuw’uy’ulh for Success grant will revitalize a lost tradition- #canoebuilding! Master canoe carver Mike Billy Sr. will mentor youth to learn canoe carving, time management and other skills to support success. #indigenousyouth #canoejourneys
August 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Today we uplift Snaw-Naw-As, a Nation in #NanooseBay. Our Snuw’uy’ulh for Success grant will revitalize a lost tradition- #canoebuilding! Master canoe carver Mike Billy Sr. will mentor youth to learn canoe carving, time management and other skills to support success. #indigenousyouth #canoejourneys
Did you know-you can support our work without donating anything now? Intergenerational gift giving is a way to give that benefits everyone- #taxsavings for individuals and a lasting legacy that supports charitable foundations! Learn more: willpower.ca or at [email protected]! #makeadifference
July 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Did you know-you can support our work without donating anything now? Intergenerational gift giving is a way to give that benefits everyone- #taxsavings for individuals and a lasting legacy that supports charitable foundations! Learn more: willpower.ca or at [email protected]! #makeadifference
Today we say huy ch q’u 🙏 to board member Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas for her leadership and guidance of our work. A member of Lyackson First Nation, with Snuneymuxw and Sto:lo roots through her grandparents, she is the Vice President Indigenous at @uvic.ca. #indigenousleadership
July 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today we say huy ch q’u 🙏 to board member Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas for her leadership and guidance of our work. A member of Lyackson First Nation, with Snuneymuxw and Sto:lo roots through her grandparents, she is the Vice President Indigenous at @uvic.ca. #indigenousleadership
Last week to take part in Wolf Brewing’s STRONGER AS A PACK #community-giving program! Enjoy a cool craft brew at the Wolf Den (940 Old Victoria Road, #nanaimo) and for every $25 spent earn a token to support our work with #indigenousyouth! Huy ch q'u Wolf Brewing for your #communitypartnership.
July 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Last week to take part in Wolf Brewing’s STRONGER AS A PACK #community-giving program! Enjoy a cool craft brew at the Wolf Den (940 Old Victoria Road, #nanaimo) and for every $25 spent earn a token to support our work with #indigenousyouth! Huy ch q'u Wolf Brewing for your #communitypartnership.
Today we highlight board member Dr. Ralph Nilson, 2021 Order of Canada recipient, recognized for his exemplary leadership as a university administrator, his student advocacy, and commitment to the process of reconciliation. We are grateful to have his leadership on our Board! #valuesbasedleadership
July 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Today we highlight board member Dr. Ralph Nilson, 2021 Order of Canada recipient, recognized for his exemplary leadership as a university administrator, his student advocacy, and commitment to the process of reconciliation. We are grateful to have his leadership on our Board! #valuesbasedleadership
Today we raise our hands 🙌 to board member William (Bill) Yoachim, Founder and Executive Director of Kw’umut Lelum Child & Family Services & member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. His work is guided by nutsumaat shqwaluwun—together with one heart and one mind 🧡. 🧵
#indigenousleadership
#indigenousleadership
July 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today we raise our hands 🙌 to board member William (Bill) Yoachim, Founder and Executive Director of Kw’umut Lelum Child & Family Services & member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. His work is guided by nutsumaat shqwaluwun—together with one heart and one mind 🧡. 🧵
#indigenousleadership
#indigenousleadership
Today we spotlight board member Louise Mandell: lawyer, Indigenous Rights advocate, 2nd chancellor of @viuniversity.bsky.social and founding partner Mandell Pinder, a law firm specializing in Aboriginal and treaty rights. We are grateful for her guidance of our work! 🧡 #indigenousleadership 🧵
July 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Today we spotlight board member Louise Mandell: lawyer, Indigenous Rights advocate, 2nd chancellor of @viuniversity.bsky.social and founding partner Mandell Pinder, a law firm specializing in Aboriginal and treaty rights. We are grateful for her guidance of our work! 🧡 #indigenousleadership 🧵
Cool down with some delicious craft beer at the Wolf Den (940 Old Victoria Road) and take part in their fun new approach to #communitygiving! Your purchases earn tokens that you can “donate” to support our work with #indigenousyouth and communities!
#indigenousphilanthropy #communitypartnerhips
#indigenousphilanthropy #communitypartnerhips
July 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Cool down with some delicious craft beer at the Wolf Den (940 Old Victoria Road) and take part in their fun new approach to #communitygiving! Your purchases earn tokens that you can “donate” to support our work with #indigenousyouth and communities!
#indigenousphilanthropy #communitypartnerhips
#indigenousphilanthropy #communitypartnerhips
Over the next few weeks we’d like to introduce you to our great Board of Directors! We couldn’t do this work without their guidance. First we raise our hands to Board Chair, John Elliott, Chief of Stz’uminus First Nation. 🧵 #indigenousleadership #nanaimo
July 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Over the next few weeks we’d like to introduce you to our great Board of Directors! We couldn’t do this work without their guidance. First we raise our hands to Board Chair, John Elliott, Chief of Stz’uminus First Nation. 🧵 #indigenousleadership #nanaimo
We raise our hands to #Nanaimo and #Victoria Casinos 🙌 for their generous gift of $4,500 toward our Physical, Recreational, and Cultural Access Grants for Indigenous children and youth!🧵
klfoundation.ca
#WellbeingThroughSport #YouthEmpowerment
klfoundation.ca
#WellbeingThroughSport #YouthEmpowerment
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We raise our hands to #Nanaimo and #Victoria Casinos 🙌 for their generous gift of $4,500 toward our Physical, Recreational, and Cultural Access Grants for Indigenous children and youth!🧵
klfoundation.ca
#WellbeingThroughSport #YouthEmpowerment
klfoundation.ca
#WellbeingThroughSport #YouthEmpowerment
We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, connected, and lifted us up this past week! We left every event feeling inspired, connected, and more motivated than ever. 🧡
We 🙌raise our hands to (🧵):
👉 klfoundation.ca
#IndigenousYouth #ReconciliationInAction #CommunityStrong #NIPD2025
We 🙌raise our hands to (🧵):
👉 klfoundation.ca
#IndigenousYouth #ReconciliationInAction #CommunityStrong #NIPD2025
June 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, connected, and lifted us up this past week! We left every event feeling inspired, connected, and more motivated than ever. 🧡
We 🙌raise our hands to (🧵):
👉 klfoundation.ca
#IndigenousYouth #ReconciliationInAction #CommunityStrong #NIPD2025
We 🙌raise our hands to (🧵):
👉 klfoundation.ca
#IndigenousYouth #ReconciliationInAction #CommunityStrong #NIPD2025
- cozy KLF hoodies, Burnt Honey Dessert Co tokens, gardening gear and a 4 pack of Wolf Brewing beer.
Come by, meet some new people and make sure to drop a token in the box for us! Hope to see you there.
Come by, meet some new people and make sure to drop a token in the box for us! Hope to see you there.
June 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
- cozy KLF hoodies, Burnt Honey Dessert Co tokens, gardening gear and a 4 pack of Wolf Brewing beer.
Come by, meet some new people and make sure to drop a token in the box for us! Hope to see you there.
Come by, meet some new people and make sure to drop a token in the box for us! Hope to see you there.