Charter for Change Partner Program
Advancing Indigenous Innovation for Economic Transformation, Employment, and Wellbeing
Luminary is Canada’s leading Indigenous innovation and economic collaboration network, connecting Post-Secondary Institutions, Research Agencies, Business Schools, Agriculture Schools and other faculties, with Indigenous businesses, communities and innovators. Charter Partners have access to networks, benchmarking data and practices, professional development, online forums, the International Indigenous Innovation Summit, and other activities designed to foster meaningful strategies, engagement practices and reconciliation.
$4.0M – Leveraging Luminary SSF
Luminary Awarded Innovation Science and Economic Development’s Strategic Science Fund Grant
Luminary is honoured to be one of 24 recipients of the 2024 Strategic Science Fund award.
This five-year funding will strengthen our management capacity to support business schools, academic communities, and Indigenous businesses by developing talent and fostering research collaborations.
The Charter’s Strategic Value
The Charter for Change Partner Program signals your leadership commitment to begin your journey and to continue to strive for meaningful change to advance Indigenous engagement, innovation and your institution’s impact.
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1. Lead with Purpose
Position yourself, your team and your institution on an innovation journey to advance your Indigenous engagement strategies, curriculum, research and partnerships for meaningful change.
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2. Expand Your Network
Connect with Indigenous businesses, researchers, policymakers, and academic leaders through specialized networks focused on research, curriculum, and emerging issues.
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3. Access Knowledge & Resources
From case studies to curriculum guides to professional development – discover tools and training to embed Indigenous Knowledge into your institution’s practices.
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4. Support Indigenous Talent
Support new initiatives to grow and connect Indigenous students, researchers, faculty and instructors.
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5. Foster Reconciliation in Action
Align your actions with the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the National Indigenous Economic Strategy’s Calls to Prosperity.
Visibility
- Your institution’s name and logo are featured on the Luminary website and promotional materials.
- Business School profile and direct link showcased on the Luminary website.
- Recognition in Luminary’s Annual Report, highlighting your commitment to Indigenous engagement and reconciliation.
- Unique Sponsorship Opportunities for events, projects, and activities.
Collaboration & Networking
- Participate in the Annual School Engagement Survey & Learning Network.
- Faculty/instructors participating in knowledge and collaboration networks.
- Invitation to forums and networks.
Research & Economic Engagement
- Opportunity to engage with Indigenous businesses and communities to identify economic priorities.
- Co-design and participate in multi-disciplinary Indigenous Research Project initiatives.
Advancing Reconciliation
- Governance and working group opportunities to help shape Indigenous-focused programs and initiatives.
- Reconcili-ACTION: Align membership with your institution’s Truth and Reconciliation Strategy to foster long-term impact.
Impact Areas
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Develop & Grow your Indigenous strategy
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Accelerate outcomes – increase your visibility
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Attract Indigenous student and research talent
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New research collaborations to attract funding and research
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New collaborative models for case study, and curriculum development
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New knowledge and research networks
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Position your Charter commitment as a reconciliation action
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Grow your personal knowledge, strategy competencies, and leadership performance
SIGN ON TO THE CHARTER FOR CHANGE PARTNERS PROGRAM
WHERE INDIGENOUS INNOVATION MEETS BOLD ECONOMIC ACTION
There are no tiered membership fees — only your commitment to a journey to advance Indigenous innovation and wellbeing.