For 15 years, Northern Bridge Community Partnership has been facilitating opportunities for Indigenous and non-indigenous people to come together in solidarity. This work has been done on the land and in the classroom, giving us all a deeper understanding and appreciation of the on-going work that needs to be done within Canada. I am grateful for your incredible generosity and support.

In the last few years, a number of things have changed which have affected how we go about our work. Following the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, more and more people have come to a greater awareness of the injustices inflicted upon Indigenous peoples. At the same time, donors have shifted their giving to organizations run by and for Indigenous peoples.

Our organization always envisioned a partnership between the two making us ineligible for many grants. As well, the pandemic put a strain on fundraising efforts. Travel became impossible and like other organizations, we have not been able to recover. We have made the difficult decision to cease operations as of December 31, 2024. After our accounts are settled, any residual funds will be dispersed to our northern partners.

While this is a difficult decision for our organization and for me personally, I am humbled to have been a small part of this great endeavor. Please continue to pray for the descendants of those who first walked on these lands and for those that came to settle here in search of a new life. We continue to pray that the fullness of God reign be known by all.

Thank you.

Michael Bechard,

Executive Director