What We Do

Our mission

The Indigenous Grassroots Circle (IGC) is a non-profit organization that has established unity throughout the Eastern Ontario community. We are a Circle of Métis, First Nations, Inuit and non-indigenous (allies) volunteers who create Indigenous led and themed events as well as the development of community and economic projects that will benefit the entire community.

“The road we travel is equal in importance to the destination we seek. There are no shortcuts. When it comes to truth and reconciliation we are forced to go the distance.”
— Justice Murray Sinclair, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

  • Establish a location and build a Gathering Center/Cultural Center and Youth programs that bridge Indigenous Students with IGC.

  • Lead annual Indigenous events such as the Walk of Sorrow on Orange Shirt Day and Summer Solstice Gatherings on Indigenous Peoples Day.

  • Develop ideas and projects from the community to encourage socio-economic growth in the Indigenous sector of Eastern Ontario.

  • Establish and develop Able Lodge®.

  • Working with long term partners and sponsors to grow new opportunities that promote job creation and enhances quality of life for the IGC membership.

  • To fill important social and cultural gaps in Eastern Ontario that support Indigenous persons of all ages as well as organizations and businesses that support our future social programs and social safety net.