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Litigation Support

Guidelines for RAVEN Partnerships

RAVEN works to raise funds to assist Indigenous Nations in having equitable access to the justice system.

RAVEN is not a granting organization; it is a fundraising organization. We do not outright award financial support to any Nation(s); instead, we form partnerships with Nations to jointly fundraise for legal costs.

Criteria for Selecting New Campaigns

1

Legal Precedent

The proposed legal action should ideally have the potential to set a legal precedent for future cases or advance legal rights and title of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. RAVEN’s legal Advisory Panel — a body composed of Aboriginal Law experts — screens every new application for this criterion.
2

Environmental Legacy

The proposed legal action, if successful, must create a significant, positive environmental impact for all individuals living in Canada. Examples include but are not limited to: contributing to slowing climate change, maintaining biological diversity, and/or improving or maintaining access to clean water and food security.
3

Feasibility

The fundraising goal must be achievable given the organizational capacity of RAVEN.
4

Community Support

The application must be authorized by the Nation leadership.
5

Joint Fundraising Protocol

The Nation(s) requesting funding must agree to work with RAVEN staff collaboratively to fundraise.

*Please note: RAVEN reserves the right to decline any project proposal. The organization has a limited capacity and therefore the Board of Directors can turn down proposals, even if they meet all criteria, if they exceed the organization’s capacity. RAVEN strives to balance our capacity and strategic direction with our desire to fundraise for many crucial projects. If you feel your project meets the above criteria and you wish to apply for a partnership with RAVEN for fundraising, please download and fill out the PDF below and send it to info@raventrust.com.

How To Apply

Fill out the form below and submit it to RAVEN at info@raventrust.com. Our Advisory Panel and Board of Directors will review. We strive to respond to applications as soon as possible.

Fill Out The Application