Thank you for chosing to donate to CIFRS

All donations received by CIF Reconciliation Society go toward supporting areas that are not covered fully or at all by the grants we receive. Some ways that your donation may be used include:  

  • Providing free food and drinks to participants and attendee’s at our annual Pokaiks - The Children Event

  • Providing free tables, tents and chairs to artisans and community organizations at Pokaiks

  • Providing art supplies at events and workshops through out the year

We strive to make all our events as accessable as possible, with the hope that we can waive fee’s where ever we can. Our hope is to make all our events and workshops available to everyone, and that those experiencing financial barriers will not not be excluded from participating in, or attending our events.

Your donations make a direct impact on our ability to continue our work in ReconciliACTION by actively supporting Indigenous Artists & Elder’s to have spaces to share their stories and their artwork, as well as, to the people wanting to take part in meaningful cultural events.

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As a small non-profit we are unable to process online transactions ourselves, so we have partnered with Stripe and Paypal to handle them for us, and in turn, offer you as many donation options as possible. Stripe charges a small donation fee for this service that comes out of your donation.

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Email money transfers can be sent to: cifreconciliation@gmail.com

**Please note** when sending E-transfers please inform us what the security password so we can deposit your donation. Thanks!

Cheques and money orders can be mailed to: CIF Reconciliation Society #102 - 2949 17 Ave SE Calgary AB, Canada T2A 0P7

Cash Donations: If you would like to make a cash donation you can drop it off or we can have someone pick it up. To make arrangements email: cifreconciliation@gmail.com to

In-Kind Donation Suggestions:

  • Bottled Water for Attendee’s of Events

  • Food- Non-perishable individual snacks such as: granola bars yogurt cups, juice boxes, packets of jam, butter and peanut butter, cookies, crackers and cheese, brownies etc

  • Perishable Food to be destributed at Pokaiks-The Children such as: Apples, oranged, bananas, sandwiches

  • Industrial size coffee urn to borrow for events

  • Golf carts to use at Pokaiks- The Children to taxi Elders

  • Art Supplies for art events and public engagement activities

  • Space to hold events

  • Videography

  • Photography

  • Shares, Shout-outs and articles on social media. Spread the word!

  • Mega-phone to use at events, or microphone/sound system so everyone can hear the Elders speak

  • Your time, volunteer when we have events

Interested in becoming a sponsor for our Orange Shirt day Event, Pokaiks - The Children?

Why it matters: This event aims to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to learn about current issues and to start collaborating on solutions by building awareness, dispelling stereotypes, building relationships and generating appreciation and support for our Indigenous peoples. We are better together, and it’s through events like ours, that we can build bridges and unite our Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities of Calgary.

Why we do it: We will walk to honour the survivors of the residential school system who fought to bring that terrible history to our attention. We will walk to remember the thousands of children that died in residential schools. We will walk to honour all Indigenous peoples as they reclaim and restore their identity, equality, and dignity. “We will walk to stand up for transformative social change that is so urgently needed inCanada,” as inspired by the Closing words of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report.

We offer different sponsorship level packages: We would appreciate your support and need your help to make this a successful and meaningful event. Your organization can actively participate in ReconciliACTION by becoming a sponsor today. Sponsorship can take many forms, as you can choose from three (3) sponsorship options: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. We also encourage all sponsors to serve as ambassadors by sharing and promoting this event with your staff.

Why we need your help: It is important that this event be free for everyone to attend to help raise awareness of past and current social issues. It is our aim to attract Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, from all socio-economic background, and organizations who are interested in walking together on the path towards reconciliation. Companies and organizations will be invited to bring their staff. Schools will be asked to bring their staff, students and families.

Silver $1,000

Benefits of the Silver sponsorship include:

  • your company name featured on event materials as well as online including

  • Placards

  • Event program, poster, media backdrop and website.

  • The emcee will thank your organization and acknowledge your generous contribution during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Sponsorship Levels:

Gold $5,000

Benefits of the Gold sponsorship include:

  • one of the activity tents named after you.

  • Interview with your organization featured in our official event video.

  • Your logo will also be featured prominently on event materials and online including.

  • Placards

  • Featured in the event program, poster, and event website.

  • The emcee will thank your organization and acknowledge your generous contribution during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Platinum $10,000

Benefits of the Platinum sponsorship include:

  • Interview with your organization featured on our event website

  • Featured in the official event video.

  • Your company’s logo will be featured prominently on event materials and online, including on placards

  • key feature in the program, poster, and website.

  • The emcee will thank your organization and acknowledge your generous contribution during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

  • We will also provide a keynote speaking opportunity during the opening ceremonies about how your programs and staff support reconciliation.

Sponsorship logos and information will be reflected in the programs, posters, placards, the website, and on the media backdrop will be distributed according to the percentage of the sponsorship. Banners and flags of sponsors will also be featured in the multiple event areas as well as during the Walk. To found out how to become a sponsor email: cifreconciliation@gmail.com.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting this event