Investing in limitless potential
Our Roots
The Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is the inspiration of the nine Coast Salish Nations who have been stewarding and leading Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services since 1994. The Foundation is an extension of this good work in supporting strong, healthy children, families and communities grounded in their culture and guided by snuw’uy’ulh. The biggest distinction between the two organizations is that the Foundation’s main purpose is to receive and disburse funding to promote the wellbeing of the nine Nations and surrounding communities. For further information, please watch the short video.
Our Purpose
We collaborate with a vibrant community of private and public donors, united in our efforts to expand cultural, economic, social, educational and recreational access in support of Indigenous children and their families.
Our Leadership
The Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is led and stewarded by nine Coast Salish Nations: Halalt, Lyackson, Málexeł, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz'uminus and Ts’uubaa-asatx. We are the only Indigenous-led community foundation in British Columbia.
As Leaders, it is our mission to:
Invest in the future through Indigenous-led collaborations that open pathways, power, and potential
Work hand-in-hand as nine powerful Nations through purposeful collaborative actions with external partners
Create transformational change that leads to an equitable and sustainable future for youth, families and communities
Our Impact
We have developed a uniquely Coast Salish approach to Indigenous philanthropy that has been informed through conversations with youth and communities. We are guided by Snuw’uy’ulh, the values and teachings from our loved ones and Elders, which are integral to our practice and goal of creating thriving communities. Learn more here.