Indigenous Communities
We work directly with Indigenous communities to co-design and develop initiatives that reflect local priorities and knowledge, and support strong, community-led initiatives.
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Otipêy Foundation
Advancing Indigenous well-being through social and financial innovation
About us
An Indigenous Foundation driving systems change
Otipêy Foundation is an Indigenous charitable foundation working towards a vision of thriving and sovereign Indigenous Peoples, communities, and Nations, living in harmony with a healthy Mother Earth.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples by researching and co-creating supportive financial approaches that center Indigenous knowledge, governance, and community-defined priorities.
We combine cultural knowledge with practical skills to develop innovative investment models and impact measurement tools. Our work is grounded in research, capacity building, and meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities.
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How to partner with us
Otipêy Foundation works in partnership with Indigenous communities and philanthropic partners to advance Indigenous-led solutions that deliver measurable, long-term impact.
Philanthropic Partners
We work with philanthropic partners to fund the research, design and capacity building that help bring these initiatives to life and enable them to grow and scale.
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Developing and advancing solutions for Indigenous well-being
At Otipêy Foundation, our work focuses on developing, testing, and advancing solutions that support Indigenous well-being. Through community collaboration, research, and innovative financial approaches, we help turn local priorities into initiatives that deliver measurable, lasting impact. Learn more about each of our programs below.
Incubation Program: Getting Projects 'Investment Ready'
We work with Indigenous communities to turn community priorities into well-designed, investment-ready initiatives. Together, we co-design solutions, build the evidence and impact frameworks behind them, and develop the financial approaches needed to support them.
Explore Program
Research & Publications
Our research initiatives focus on developing and advancing innovative approaches that support the well-being, self-determination and economies of Indigenous communities.
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Curious about what we do? Reach out.
Whether you are an Indigenous community exploring new possibilities or a philanthropic partner interested in supporting Indigenous-led impact, we welcome the conversation.
