How We Do This

We combine ancestral wisdom with modern strategies to create meaningful change for individuals, communities, and the planet.

OUR Focus Areas for Action

  • 1. Healing and Empowerment for Families and Communities

    Breaking Cycles, Restoring Harmony, and Building Resilience

    We draw from Indigenous traditions and contemporary therapies to address addiction, intergenerational trauma, systemic neglect, and the unhoused. Our programs offer holistic healing, communal support, and recovery tools. We urgently need funding to run trainings and upskill frontline crisis workers, empowering them to provide sustainable solutions and help communities thrive.

  • 2. Sustainable Leadership and Governance Development

    Cultivating Visionary Changemakers with Integrity and Purpose

    We nurture ethical leaders who honor life’s interconnectedness. By blending Indigenous stewardship with modern governance, we equip changemakers to drive sustainable progress. Through education, summits, and mentoring, we safeguard ancient wisdom and traditions. Your support will allow us to share this knowledge and build a just, equitable future.

  • 3. Planetary and Cultural Stewardship

    Preserving Traditions, Protecting the Planet, and Creating Balance

    Our efforts harmonize Indigenous planetary knowledge with innovative sustainability practices to restore ecosystems and strengthen cultural legacies. Initiatives like Aunty Ivy’s Universal Sanctuary exemplify the synergy between nature and culture, encouraging eco-conscious lifestyles while safeguarding sacred traditions. By protecting ecosystems and revitalizing cultural heritage, we empower communities and nurture the Earth for generations to come.

Here’s how we achieve our mission:

  • 1. Indigenous Community Healing Homes and Centers

    We design and build healing homes and centers inspired by Indigenous architectural principles and adapted for modern needs. These spaces empower individuals and communities to overcome intergenerational trauma, rebuild connections, and thrive in harmony with the Earth.

  • 2. Leadership Advising, Coaching and Training

    Aunty Ivy offers leadership coaching and training to businesses, organizations, and governments worldwide. By blending ancestral intelligence with global expertise, she equips leaders to foster unity, resilience, and impactful change.

  • 3. Team Building Workshops

    Through immersive team-building experiences, Ivy inspires collaboration, resilience, and purpose. These workshops help teams strengthen relationships, align with shared values, and achieve long-lasting success.

  • 4. Thought Partnership for Complex Challenges

    As a trusted thought partner, Ivy works with organizations to address complex challenges with fresh perspectives and cultural insight. Her approach encourages innovative solutions grounded in ancestral wisdom and modern strategies.

  • 5. Global Speaking Engagements

    As a globally respected consultant bringing an Indigenous-rooted perspective, Aunty Ivy delivers inspiring keynotes on healing, unity, and sustainable solutions. Her talks empower audiences to take beneficial action for humanity and the planet.

  • 6. Global Alliances for Change

    Through partnerships with institutions, governments, and communities worldwide, the OUR Foundation tackles high-priority social and environmental challenges. From clean water projects to recovery centers to food alignment, we unite diverse voices to build a thriving future.

“Forgiving the past.
Healing the present.
Reclaiming the future.”