Radically Reciprocal: Land-Based Learnings for Modern Philanthropy on the Salish Coast

Indigenous teachings hold the solutions we need for present-day philanthropy on the Salish Coast. This panel of sector leaders (with one more panelist to be confirmed) will discuss and name issues facing fundraisers and philanthropy today; from hyper-local to global solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, mobilizing Donor Advised Funds, climate change, staff and donor retention and more through land-based teachings from members of local Nations.

There are many unique First Nations all over Turtle Island, and many unique Nations within modern British Columbia. Panelists will offer values-based practical take-aways that gift planners and all working in philanthropy can implement in their daily duties.

Organized by CAGP Greater Vancouver’s Equity & Right Relations Committee, this session is ideal for fundraisers working in gift and estate planning or any area of philanthropy. Folks working in communications, senior leadership or volunteering as board members with local organizations are also encouraged to attend!

Skytrain station Burrard Station is only a short 4-minute walk away. Please consider public transit

If you have any accessibility requirements, please email Chantelle!

Panelists:

Emily Cabrera, Executive Director, RAVEN Trust
Emily Cabrera is a fund development and philanthropy professional with over a decade of experience. She is of Ojibway/Mexica/European ancestry and is a proud member of Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She resides as a guest on the lands of the Lək̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, with her daughter.

She has a demonstrated history of building meaningful, trust-based, relationships with funders, writing grants and proposals, securing major gifts and leading strategic and organizational planning whether it's been in small shops or large institutions. Creating safe spaces and cultivating Indigenous talent is a passion of hers and she hopes to remove barriers to access through sharing her knowledge with the charitable sector.

Emily is the Executive Director at RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Beliefs) and is the Founder/Lead Consultant at Iikaa Philanthropy.
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Magie-Mae Adams, Executive Director, First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation
Quee-i-sook Thul-la-me eh, Magie-Mae Adams is a W̱SÁNEĆ and Tlingit leader whose work centres on Indigenous governance, cultural revitalization, and community well-being. Her approach is grounded in cultural respect, reciprocal relationships, and community-led change.

She has supported First Nations communities across British Columbia in advancing language, arts, and cultural heritage priorities through strengths-based planning and capacity development. She holds a Master of Business Administration in Indigenous Business and Leadership from Simon Fraser University.

Magie-Mae is the Executive Director of First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation, an Indigenous-led charitable organization. She brings a relational approach to leadership and is passionate about strengthening relationships across philanthropy, shifting how resources flow, and advancing Indigenous-led solutions so communities have greater opportunities to shape their futures and carry their cultures forward for generations to come.