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Shaping a more equitable and resilient futurePartnership announcement – EntrepreNorth
EntrepreNorth and the Definity Insurance Foundation announce a new partnership rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems
New report: Spending pathways for foundations
In November 2023, the Definity Insurance Foundation commissioned a report from The Philanthropist Journal to understand the various spending pathways for foundations. These pathways include continuing in perpetuity, limited life...
Announcement: Inaugural Senior Fellow
Definity Insurance Foundation announces Shauna Sylvester as inaugural Senior Fellow The Definity Insurance Foundation is thrilled to announce Shauna Sylvester as the inaugural Senior Fellow in advancement of Climate Justice and...
Our partnerships
Announcement: Support for Windmill Microlending
Definity Insurance Foundation and Definity Financial Corporation join forces to support Windmill Microlending with $1.1 Million for newcomers' career development READ PRESS RELEASE (DECEMBER 12, 2023)
Announcement: Northern Women’s Economic Security
Groundbreaking Investment in Northern Women’s Economic Security Definity Insurance Foundation announces $3.1 million gift to the Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Northern Strategy for gender equality, focused on Indigenous communities READ THE PRESS RELEASE (OCTOBER 30,...
Inaugural Annual Report (2022)
2022 ANNUAL REPORT Learn about our journey as a new national philanthropic foundation
Announcement: Inaugural Grants (2022)
DEFINITY INSURANCE FOUNDATION INVESTS OVER $7M IN BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND OTHER EQUITY-DESERVING GROUPS WITH FIRST ROUND OF GRANTS Granting to organizations addressing climate, health, and economic inequities through community-driven decision-making Working with...
