About the Future Generations Foundation

Established in 1975 as a trust and a charity by First Nations leaders, the Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation, then known as the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIB Trust Fund)) aimed to address the challenges facing First Nations communities and propose solutions to economic, social, and scientific issues.

Between 2003 and 2009, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) successfully negotiated the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA). This landmark agreement outlined compensation for former students of residential schools. Entrusted with the residual funds from the IRSSA and its disbursement, we serve as stewards, investing and allocating funds for healing, education, culture, and reconciliation, ensuring equitable access and maximizing community benefit.

With the IRSSA stewardship, our objectives adapted to the evolving needs of First Nations peoples, encompassing education, healing, and reconciliation initiatives. We prioritize funding for educational and employment programs and services, vocational programs, post-secondary education, and cultural knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as traditional crafts and land-based teachings. Additionally, our grant funding is committed to supporting healing and reconciliation initiatives, supporting cultural revitalization projects, and empowering individuals and communities to address the long-term harms of the Indian Residential School system and promote reconciliation.

As a First Nations-led and operated organization, we incorporate First Nations principles and values in our policies and decision-making processes. Guided by a Board of Trustees comprising of knowledgeable and dedicated First Nations representatives from across Turtle Island, we continuously strive to improve our support for beneficiaries. The FG Foundation remains committed to building a better future for the generations to come.

Renaming the NIB Trust Fund to Future Generations Foundation

In September 2023, after discussion, consultation, and approval from Chiefs in Assembly, we proudly announced the change of our organization’s name from the National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund (NIB Trust Fund) to the Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation).

This change embodies the enduring spirit of resilience, integrity, and hope inherent in First Nations peoples—a testament to who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming.