Exploring the Philanthropic Ecosystem in Northern Communities

Research summary

Research question

What is the philanthropic ecosystem(s) in Northern communities?
Is there a representation of different types of philanthropic ecosystems and sub-systems in Northern communities?
What structural barriers exist (if any) that affects the way philanthropy is conducted?
What is the significance of the role played by community foundations and Indigenous-focused philanthropy?

Research purpose

Correcting an apparent absence of research on philanthropy in Northern communities in Canada;
Mapping the philanthropic ecosystem in Northern Canada, which is in-line with the renewed commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) made by the Canadian government and the nonprofit sector

Summary creation date : November 2022

Project start : January 2021

Project end : April 2023

Supervisor(s)

Manuel Litalien

Ontario Hub Co-Director

Nipissing University
Natalya Brown

Researcher

Nipissing University – School of Business and Department of Political Science, Philosophy and Economics
François Brouard

Researcher

Carleton University