BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Funders for Indigenous Peoples - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Funders for Indigenous Peoples X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://internationalfunders.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Funders for Indigenous Peoples REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20260415T204159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T180522Z UID:8556-1776943800-1776949200@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Advancing Indigenous Midwifery through Policy\, Research\, and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Traditional Indigenous midwifery is essential to Indigenous Peoples’ health\, cultural continuity\, and community resilience\, yet it remains widely under-recognized in national and international health policies. This event will bring together Indigenous midwives\, advocates\, and key international agencies to advance legal recognition\, protect midwives’ rights\, and promote culturally safe and autonomous care for Indigenous women and communities. Building on UNPFII recommendations from 2024–2025\, the discussion will highlight the need for stronger policy frameworks\, increased funding for Indigenous-led initiatives\, and the integration of Indigenous midwifery into health systems through ethical guidance\, intercultural training\, and evidence-based advocacy grounded in Indigenous-led research. \nLocation: 8th Floor – Boss Room\, 777 United Nations Plaza URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/advancing-indigenous-midwifery-through-policy-research-and-advocacy/ LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UNPFII-23-launch-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T111500 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20260415T204806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T180434Z UID:8561-1776765600-1776770100@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Midwifery: Autonomy\, Epistemic Justice\, and the Right to Indigenous Health Systems DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Traditional Midwifery is a foundational pillar of Indigenous Peoples’ health systems across the Americas\, rooted in spirituality\, territorial relationships\, community care\, and intergenerational knowledge. This UNPFII side event will highlight Indigenous midwifery as a legitimate and culturally grounded expression of self-determination\, while addressing key challenges such as regulation\, criminalization\, and structural subordination. Co-organized by the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP)\, W.K. Kellogg Foundation\, Indigenous Determinants of Health Alliance (IDHA)\, and the Continental Alliance for Indigenous Midwives in the Americas\, the session will advance dialogue on epistemic justice\, medical pluralism\, and concrete policy recommendations to strengthen recognition and protection of Indigenous health systems. \nLocation: Conference Room 5\, 777 United Nations Plaza URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/indigenous-midwifery-autonomy-epistemic-justice-and-the-right-to-indigenous-health-systems/ LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 777 United Nations Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UNPFII-21-launch-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T073000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20260325T201317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T201317Z UID:8550-1775629800-1775633400@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Funding Our Future: Empowering Indigenous Youth for Sustainable Change Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for Funding Our Future: Empowering Indigenous Youth for Sustainable Change\, a global dialogue bringing together Indigenous Youth\, funders\, and allies to advance Indigenous-led solutions for a just and sustainable future. This session centers Indigenous Youth leadership\, knowledge\, and priorities while sharing practical pathways to access funding and strengthen partnerships. Connect\, learn\, and be part of shifting resources toward Indigenous Youth and their communities. \nRegister HERE. URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/funding-our-future-empowering-indigenous-youth-for-sustainable-change-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Funding-our-future-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T103000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20260129T204226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204226Z UID:8507-1770714000-1770719400@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan Webinar: Governing for Self Determination: Insights from the North DESCRIPTION:Indigenous-Led Funds are reshaping philanthropy by advancing Indigenous sovereignty\, self-determination\, and community-designed solutions rooted in culture\, accountability\, and collective governance. This webinar will share key insights from IFIP’s global Governance Scan of Indigenous-Led Funds\, with a focus on the Arctic\, Canada\, and the United States. Together with Indigenous leaders and funders\, the session will explore Indigenous governance models\, lived leadership practices\, and pathways toward more accountable\, trust-based\, and reciprocal funding relationships. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmsvFZ5fQXaaH5g_Pg-pJg#/registration URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-webinar-governing-for-self-determination-insights-from-the-north/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ILF-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T093000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20251003T183925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T185409Z UID:8349-1760428800-1760434200@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:An Eye Towards COP30: Indigenous Leadership in Equitable\, Accountable & Transparent Climate Finance DESCRIPTION:As COP30 approaches in Belém\, Brazil (10–21 November 2025)\, climate finance will take center stage. Indigenous Peoples play a crucial role in climate strategies\, yet they currently receive only 0.13% of climate funding and face barriers to major funds like the Green Climate Fund (GCF). \nTo address these gaps\, IFIP is hosting this pre-COP webinar bringing together funders\, Indigenous leaders\, and climate finance experts to share key Indigenous priorities\, explore philanthropic strategies\, highlight lessons from other funds\, and identify opportunities for more equitable access. \nChoose your track: \nTrack 1: Americas\, Europe\, Africa: Tuesday\, 14 October 2025\, 8:00–9:30 AM PDT → Register here \nTrack 2 – Asia\, Pacific: Wednesday\, 15 October 2025\, 9:00–10:30 AM Bangkok Time / 1:00–2:30 PM Sydney Time → Register Here \nWe invite you to join us in advancing more just and inclusive climate finance. URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/an-eye-towards-cop30-indigenous-leadership-in-equitable-accountable-transparent-climate-finance/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250904T101500 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20250825T183256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T225302Z UID:8306-1756976400-1756980900@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Rooted in Resilience: Amplifying Indigenous Voices at Terra Madre Americas 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 — a pre-conference webinar ahead of Terra Madre Americas 2025\, Slow Food’s regional gathering in Sacramento from September 26–28\, where farmers\, chefs\, food producers\, Indigenous leaders\, activists\, academics\, and policymakers come together to explore agroecology\, food sovereignty\, and sustainable regional food systems. \nThis dialogue will:\n* Introduce Terra Madre Americas 2025 and the Slow Food Indigenous Peoples’ Network.\n* Highlight Indigenous-led solutions to food\, climate\, and environmental challenges.\n* Share opportunities for philanthropy to engage\, invest\, and collaborate. \nCo-organized by IFIP\, CS Fund\, Tamalpais Trust\, Global Alliance for the Future of Food\, and the Slow Food for Indigenous Peoples’ Network. \n𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Zoom link URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/rooted-in-resilience-amplifying-indigenous-voices-at-terra-madre-americas-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/5.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T103000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20250604T162319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174831Z UID:8198-1749718800-1749724200@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan Webinar Governing for Self-Determination: Insights from the Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan DESCRIPTION:Join IFIP for a 90-minute webinar sharing insights from the Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan that reveals how ILFs are redefining governance\, accountability\, and impact in ways that are grounded in Indigenous worldviews and community leadership. We will hear reflections from Indigenous Led Funds (ILF) and commentary from funders in reflection and dialogue around how they are evolving their own practices. \nSimultaneous Interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Portuguese \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WxMv__iySSugPrC27baXxw#/registration URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-webinar-governing-for-self-determination-insights-from-the-indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Image.jpg LOCATION:https://internationalfunders.org/event/indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-webinar-governing-for-self-determination-insights-from-the-indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250611T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20250604T162046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T174723Z UID:8195-1749670200-1749675600@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan Webinar Governing for Self-Determination: Insights from the Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan DESCRIPTION:Join IFIP for a 90-minute webinar sharing insights from the Indigenous-Led Funds Governance Scan that reveals how ILFs are redefining governance\, accountability\, and impact in ways that are grounded in Indigenous worldviews and community leadership. We will hear reflections from Indigenous Led Funds (ILF) and commentary from funders in reflection and dialogue around how they are evolving their own practices. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tYCm_wf5R7qvd_OG-nhWWQ#/registration URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-webinar-governing-for-self-determination-insights-from-the-indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Image.jpg LOCATION:https://internationalfunders.org/event/indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan-webinar-governing-for-self-determination-insights-from-the-indigenous-led-funds-governance-scan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T083000 DTSTAMP:20260504T112903 CREATED:20250526T203800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T173836Z UID:8169-1749538800-1749544200@internationalfunders.org SUMMARY:Empowering the future: Indigenous Youth And Funders’ Dialogue For Transformative Change DESCRIPTION:Following the powerful Second Indigenous Youth Dialogue at IFIP’s 2025 Global Conference in Naivasha\, Kenya—where youth voices were amplified and the Indigenous Youth Manifesto was adopted—we are pleased to invite you to a virtual dialogue in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. \nThis session will bring Indigenous youth and funders together to strengthen collaboration\, elevate youth priorities\, and foster equitable partnerships for lasting impact. \nWe encourage all IFIP members to join and stand in solidarity with the next generation of Indigenous leadership. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hXrSMsAjT0O5P1f9V9Gdgw#/registration URL:https://internationalfunders.org/event/empowering-the-future-indigenous-youth-and-funders-dialogue-for-transformative-change/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://internationalfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DCK_3093-scaled.jpg LOCATION:https://internationalfunders.org/event/empowering-the-future-indigenous-youth-and-funders-dialogue-for-transformative-change/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR