Protecting Canada's Water. Empowering Canada's North.

With a mission to promote innovative public policies for the North and in freshwater management, The Gordon Foundation has a track record of taking action through collaboration.

While the Foundation has evolved with the times, our guiding principles are steadfast – the values of independent thought, protecting the environment, and the full participation of Indigenous Peoples in decisions affecting their communities form the foundations of all we do.

The programs we manage and support reflect our commitment to the development of progressive, mutually-reinforcing social and environmental policies for all Canadians. We believe that human development needs must be met in a way that recognizes the imperative to protect the environment. We believe that full participation by Indigenous Peoples in Canadian society must be secured in ways that respect their rights and cultural identity.