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Find Your North
North is more than a direction.
A community fund supporting youth, land-based healing, education, and access to northern adventure.
Why this fund exists?
After 5 years of guiding youth, schools, and communities across Northern Ontario, one truth became clear: the land changes people.
Confidence grows. Healing begins. Direction appears.
The Find Your North Fund exists to remove barriers so more people can access those life-changing moments.
What "FIND YOUR NORTH" mean?
North is more than a place on a map.
It’s a compass inside us.
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Finding your North means discovering confidence, identity, belonging, and direction — often through challenge, land connection, and shared experience.
Who the fund supports?
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Youth (especially northern & remote communities)
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High school students with entrepreneurial goals
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Individuals pursuing outdoor industry training
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Indigenous youth & land-based healing initiatives
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Schools & community groups
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People facing financial barriers to outdoor access
What the fund provides:
Bursaries
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High School Entrepreneur Bursary
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Outdoor Course & Certification Bursary
Land-Based Healing & Reconciliation
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Support for Indigenous-led or Indigenous-partnered land projects
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Cultural teachings & youth programs
Adventure Access
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Free or reduced-cost spots on Follow Her North adventures
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Gear or travel support when needed
How the fund works:
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Donations are held separately from business revenue
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Funds are allocated directly to approved recipients & programs
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Supported by donations, partnerships, and fundraising expeditions
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Admin kept minimal — impact prioritized
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**Annual impact report released at the end of each year**
How to get involved:
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Donate
*The Find Your North Fund is preparing to open donations later in 2026.
Your contribution helps remove financial barriers and creates access to land-based experiences, outdoor education, healing programs, and adventure opportunities. Whether given once or monthly, every donation directly supports youth, community members, and future leaders as they discover confidence, direction, and belonging through the land.
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Apply for Support
*We are currently building a thoughtful and fair application process.
Applications for support will open later in 2026.
The Find Your North Fund offers financial support to individuals, youth, schools, and community groups seeking meaningful outdoor experiences or training. If cost is a barrier to participating in a program, course, or adventure that could support your growth, healing, or future goals, we invite you to apply.
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Nominate Someone
*Nomination form will be available later in 2026.
Sometimes the people who would benefit most from support are the least likely to ask. If you know a youth, student, or community member who would gain confidence, skills, or healing through time on the land, you can nominate them for consideration. Your nomination could help guide someone toward their North.
Become a Partner
Partnerships help strengthen long-term impact. By partnering with the Find Your North Fund, organizations, businesses, and individuals support youth development, land-based initiatives, reconciliation efforts, and accessible adventure across Northern communities. Together, we can create opportunities that are rooted in respect, relationship, and purpose.
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