Learning & Events

Reconciliation Fund

Following the release of our Reconciliation Action Plan, CIP has established a new Reconciliation Fund to alleviate financial barriers that have limited Indigenous participation in professional planning spaces, including as members and contributors to our programs and events. Through this dedicated support, we seek to foster meaningful collaboration, increase Indigenous representation, and create space for Indigenous leadership within our work.

The Reconciliation Fund exists alongside our Inclusion Fund. While the Inclusion Fund supports first-time attendance at CIP’s national conference for individuals from underrepresented groups, the Reconciliation Fund provides dedicated support for Indigenous participation across a broader range of initiatives.

The Reconciliation Fund may support:

Travel and incidental expenses related to CIP conferences or events
Honoraria for Indigenous speakers or knowledge holders participating in CIP learning activities
Participation in working groups, advisory bodies, or other initiatives facilitated by CIP

Please note that funding is limited, and we are unable to predict the level of demand for financial support. As a result, applicants should not expect to receive 100% funding for conference fees and travel costs.

The Reconciliation Fund will not support:

Individuals already receiving financial support from CIP through another program (e.g., Inclusion Fund, Emerging Planner Award)
Participation in conferences or activities not organized or hosted by CIP
CIP national conference registration fees. Please note that there is a reduced conference registration fee available for Indigenous attendees
Membership fees for CIP or other professional associations

Eligibility Criteria:

Member of/demonstrated connection to a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit community
CIP membership is not required

CIP staff will review funding applications as they are received. For questions related to the Reconciliation Fund, please contact us at engage@cip-icu.ca.

Application Form

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Do you identify as an Indigenous person? If so, please select all that apply: *

First Nations
Inuk (Inuit)
Métis
Other (please specify)

group? that Email

Other:

If you wish to do so, you may name the Nation, community, settlement, or organization you are affiliated with.

Do you identify as a member of any other equity-deserving group? If yes, please specify:

Please describe the activities that you would like supported by the Reconciliation Fund. *

CIP will review your application to determine whether it aligns with the organization’s ongoing initiatives and priorities. If you have not previously been in touch with a CIP team member and are proposing a new collaboration (e.g., a webinar or conference session), please indicate this in your application.

Please indicate the amount of funding that you are requesting to support these activities. *

I confirm that I have read and understand the rules and guidelines outlined above *