L to R: Kainai Elder Catherine Hunt, Staah’tsi’naims’skaa’ki (Thunder Pipe Woman Under the Sky); Reeta Roy, President & CEO, Mastercard Foundation; Piikani Elder Shirlee Crowshoe, Miisaminiskim (Long Time Buffalo Rock) at a gathering with the Blackfoot Confederacy & the University of Lethbridge.
“In Canada, when you listen to Elders about what they see as important in preparing young people for a very dynamic world that’s shifting, often people talk about the importance of knowing who you are. That’s why, across all of our programs, we prioritize the learning of Indigenous language and culture – incorporating a worldview practice into the education experience. So it feels like we all belong.”
Mastercard Foundation President & CEO Reeta Roy made this statement in a recent interview with The Philanthropist Journal. Learn more about the Foundation's commitment to Indigenous and African-led transformation, Reeta's journey, and what she learned on the ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory by clicking on the button below.
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About the Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is a Canadian Foundation and one of the world's largest foundations, with a mission to advance education and financial inclusion. It works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is an independent organization and separate from the company. Its policies, operations and programs are determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors and leadership. For more information please visit mastercardfdn.org.
