Sovereignty in Action Awards
Sovereignty in Action (SIA) awards are an ICA initiative awarding micro grants (up to $3,000) to small, grassroots Indigenous-led groups and projects.
This bravery and commitment is vital to further building up the Indigenous Sovereignty in so-called Canada, and informing the ways we continue to work towards a world with sovereign and thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all.
We believe this dedication deserves recognition and support, and hope that this low-barrier nomination will allow us to help in achieving our goals to:
Distribute $100K in funds to Indigenous grassroots organizations and individuals across so-called Canada.
Train Indigenous Community Members in Project Management and Budgeting.
Start-up Support of Indigenous-led movement services, economies, climate justice projects, practices of Indigenous sovereignty, food sustainability, and support for uplifting Indigenous science.
Nominations are closed for 2024, but we will be putting a call out for nominations in early 2025.
Previous awardee projects/groups demonstrate the different ways that Indigenous Sovereignty can look – from food sovereignty, cultural support, treaty rights advocacy and beyond.
The connection between climate justice and direct action is clear. Those defending our Mother Earth through asserting Indigenous rights and sovereignty are fighting for justice. In order to create a just and healthy future for us and our Mother, all avenues of action are considered relevant and important as we work towards a common goal.
Building and maintaining relationships to our relatives and to our Mother is climate justice. Supporting our relatives and communities to live their teachings is climate justice. Justice for Indigenous peoples; justice for our Mother Earth.
ICA is proud to be able to support sovereign Indigenous-led strategies for climate solutions. We recognize that Indigenous protection of Indigenous lands and territories are critical climate mitigation strategies. In 2019 ICA began to explore fundraising and support for those on the frontlines of lands and waters defence.
