Moving Towards Respect and Redistribution: A Reflection on the Power of Sharing and Giving from Three Indigenous Peoples Organizations

In this article published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), IFIP’s Lourdes Inga joins Teresa Zapeta of the International Indigenous Women’s Forum and Myrna Cunningham of the Pawanka Fund to reflect on the power of sharing and giving to advance Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination. The article highlights how unrestricted, flexible, and long-term funding enables Indigenous-led organizations to strengthen their governance, respond to community priorities, and advance Indigenous rights and leadership. It calls on philanthropy to build trust, redistribute resources, and support Indigenous-led solutions through more equitable funding practices.