Wagg, Jillian

The Métis are a large population of Indigenous peoples who inhabit Turtle Island, otherwise known as North America. Due to the well-documented deleterious effects of colonization on Indigenous peoples, some Métis remain disconnected from their culture and have grown up with little to no knowledge of their Métis heritage. This project suggests an outline for a Métis-specific group therapy for adults who grew up outside of the community and wish to connect to other Métis in a meaningful way. The project will guide readers through the culturally specific complexities of adopting a Métis identity, as well as suggest methods and perspectives for the Western counsellor to implement in building a positive therapeutic relationship with both Métis individuals and communities.

Non-profit and charity organizations often rely heavily on fundraising as their primary means of covering expenses. Non-profits, being eligible for far fewer grants than registered charities, may be especially dependent on the outcomes of their fundraising efforts in order to continue providing services to their community. Since many organizations struggle to find enough time, resources, and volunteers, it is essential that the time and effort applied to fundraising are successful in attaining the necessary funds. This project supplies organizations with a guide for planning and producing major fundraising events. While the majority of the guide is applicable to any group planning to host a major fundraising event, some points may need adjustment in order to best fit the given organization. The timeline of the guide begins six to nine months before the date of the event. The guide includes a series of checklists and numerous appendices that outline in detail the various steps necessary for planning and hosting a major fundraising dinner.