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Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club. From our vantage point, there are many good things happening. If you have a good news story, please send it to us. Click here to get the latest newsletters, information and updates about HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples)! As a rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. Each newsletter also contains stories about supporters, just like you, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here are some highlights .........
Be sure to read the brand new HIP Circle for March 2019 which will be available soon. Here is the link to the newsletters.
What is your club doing? Please email Julie Dunaiskis (julie@eccgroup.ca) with a brief summary so we can post on the HIP website and provide an update in upcoming newsletters. This will help other clubs and provide a sense of how we are involved. We do not know the precise number of clubs across Canada who are involved in educational and awareness activities, however, our guess is we are close to 175 and growing. Some clubs were involved well before HIP, many on their own and some because of our encouragement and leadership.
Other Happenings
THE HIP CIRCLE - please note, we are now publishing brand new issues monthly. For any back issues of the Monthly Newsletters, please click here.
Request a Speaker - Would your club like to have a Speaker at an upcoming meeting? If so, please check the list of available speakers on our website under Resources/Speakers List. Or contact Julie Dunaiskis (julie@eccgroup.ca) who will pass along to Ingrid Sproxton, our new speakers' co-ordinator to propose a date and a subject you would like the person to speak about i.e. a) about HIP, b) a project, or c) awareness of the issues. Ideally, these talks will inform members and guests and hopefully engage members in becoming involved in an Indigenous program, donating money and developing a relationship with the local Indigenous community. We are happy to help you connect with the community close to you.
Other
A reminder, you can find our slightly revised brochure on our website under Resources (Rotary HIP - HIP Brochure). If you would like to use it, you may print and distribute to your networks. If you need more, contact us and we can send. We have also improved our Facebook page and added a twitter handle. We have over 200 FB followers and 60 twitter subscribers to date. If you would like to be a friend on our Facebook page, click : https://www.facebook.com/HonouringIndigenousPeoples/ to see our new site. You can like, follow and share. We also encourage you to check our website and contents regularly. Encourage your friends too. Also send Julie (julie@eccgroup.ca) the email address of anyone who you think would like to receive our newsletter.
Approved Projects (Rotary HIP - Approved projects) - Check the HIP website to see full project descriptions and updates. We hope you or your club can support any of the projects mentioned as follows. We need much more financial support. Please join in. Not only will you help the project become reality and assist with the educational needs but you will learn a lot as well. We are also reviewing several new initiatives. When approved, we will be providing a brief outline with a link to the project. All of the projects below have been approved by our project committee and have the full support of the Indigenous community.
Blog (Rotary HIP - Blog) - As always, there have been many news and events recently that have been added to our blog.
Resources - Films & Documentaries (Rotary HIP - Films & Documentaries) - If you have recently viewed a good film or documentary or read a book not on our list with an indigenous theme or message, please email Julie Dunaiskis (julie@eccgroup.ca) and Janet McLeod (jmm@nexicom.net) to add to our list.
HIP Membership & Donations - We would like you, your club and friends to become members. You do not need to be a Rotarian to join. You can join today by selecting (Rotary HIP - Become a Member) on the HIP website.
Charitable donations are accepted online through our website (Rotary HIP - Make a Donation) and the donor will receive a tax receipt immediately. You may designate funds to a specific project or to general projects focusing on education. Thank you for your continued support of our projects, in particular, we have had a terrific response to our ask for support for the transportation costs for shipments to the fly-in communities. If you are able to help with this or other initiatives, a tax receipt will be issued. You can also send in a cheque payable to HIP and post-marked to c/o ECC Group, 100 Simcoe St., Suite 110, Toronto, ON M5H 3G2.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
HIP is powered by volunteers. If you are interested in having your name added to our volunteer list, please email Executive Director John Currie at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca . Currently HIP is seeking the following volunteers: Communications, Wordpress Development, Project Management, Speakers, Event Support.
Message from HIP Chair, Chris Snyder
EXPECTATIONS - The Key to a Positive Experience
One definition of happiness is when reality is equal to or greater than expectations. This can be especially true in developing relationships. From time to time, we hear from both clubs and Indigenous Peoples about their expectations not being met.
Non-Indigenous people often say things like “Why should I continue to reach out if there is no response from the other party” while Indigenous People are saying “they didn’t ask us what we needed and just sent us junk”. This disconnect can be very discouraging, destroy the relationship and counterproductive to reconciliation. All of this is avoidable.
Often all that is needed to avoid this is to take a collaborative approach. We are here to learn and help each other through the experience. As with any project, involvement, communication and participation by both parties from end-to-end is key to success. Whether it is planning a canoe trip, building an outdoor classroom or hosting a joint event, clarifying expectations, including what is needed, what can realistically be delivered and role responsibilities, will produce a more positive experience for all. While pictures are always a nice way to see results, they are not always feasible as we need to be respectful of people’s privacy.
If all parties adhere to this procedure and ensure all respect and understand each other, guess what? – Happiness.
Migwetch (Thank You)
Chris Snyder
Chair, HIP
snyder@eccgroup.ca 416-364-0181 Ext. 2501 905-990-1735
Rotary Club of Toronto
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP UPDATE - HIP LAUNCHES ALLY PROGRAM
Since 2016, HIP has experienced significant growth. To aid in the delivery of its operational and strategic goals, HIP’s Board of Directors, after consultation with members, has reviewed its membership fee in parallel with budgeting for the 2019 financial year. As of January 1st, 2019, “Lifetime” memberships will no longer be offered. All current lifetime members will be transitioned into a “Founding Ally” and retain lifetime privileges.
As of January 2019, Individuals, Rotary Clubs and other groups can become a HIP Ally by submitting the accompanying application. The 2019 annual fees are as below:
Type Annual Fee
Indigenous Organizations (helpers) Free
Individual $150
Rotary Club with less than 75 members $250
Rotary Club with greater than 75 members $500
Other Service Clubs $500
Schools $250
Partners & Corporations $500
This change will ensure HIP is able to develop and sustain its programs, services and resources. HIP plans to expand its range of awareness programs as well as the ways and means through which knowledge and expertise can be easily exchanged among HIP Allies.
Impact starts with our members — people like you who envision a Canada where people unite and take action to create lasting change!
Join the 175+ Rotary Clubs already working collaboratively with Indigenous peoples to address education challenges and enable sustainable solutions thereby building strong nations where all prosper. Together we can lead change in our own Country.
Joining HIP provides:
- Credible recognition as an Ally to Indigenous Peoples
- Participation in a nation-wide movement
- Access to a like-minded community to discuss your specific needs & develop creative ways to meet them
- The opportunity to connect with other leaders who are changing Canada
- Awareness of, and participation in, reconciliation activities happening across Canada
- Access to resources (Education, speakers, projects, promotional material, presentations, newsletters, books, indigenous and non-indigenous people, how to materials, etc.)
- Discounts and special offers (10% discount with Goodminds.com, etc.)
Additional benefits for individuals:
- Personal invitations to participate and attend Indigenous events and activities
- Opportunity to network, build new friendships and expand leadership and professional skills
- The good you do comes back to you