Thunderbird Trust is pleased to recognize the latest recipients of project funding through our Community Support program.
Each year, Thunderbird Trust supports projects that create meaningful opportunities, strengthen community, celebrate culture, and contribute to the long-term well-being of our people.
This year’s successful applicants represent a range of ideas and initiatives rooted in community priorities and local leadership. We are proud to support the individuals, groups and organizations bringing these projects to life.
Housing Repair Program 2026
On Reserve
- Ashley Elijah
- Evelyn Hendrick
- Fred Fisher
- Janey Byde
- Leona Hendrick
- Monica Hendrick
- Stanley R. Hendrick
- Terrence Riley
- Theresa Burch
- Theresa Dockstater
- Theresa Henry
- Timothy Peters
- Victoria Deleary
- Willow Riley
Off Reserve
- Brogan Ward
- Chantel Fisher
- Cole French
- Genevieve Bujarski
- Harold Vickers
- Jordan Kirk
- Laura Boshaw
- Melissa Morenz
- Michael Stafford
- Paul Bethe
- Shaun Centen
- Thomas Albert
- Victoria Cervoni
Benevolent Program 2026
Individual
- Alanis Deleary
- Alora Smoke
- Carleigh Barnett
- Daphne French
- Darlene Kechego
- Gerrett Kechego Jr.
- Jake Fisher
- Karsyn Summers
- Kelly Riley
- Kimberly Fisher
- Lisa Albert
- Lisa Kechego
- Lois French
- Madison Deleary
- Nicholas Deleary
- Patti Day
- Reginald Fisher
- Ryder Doxtator
- Shauna Kechego-Nichols
- Shelby Henry
- Sienna Doxtator
- Tahlanna Miskokomon
Group
- Chippewas of the Thames Golf League
- Residential School Funds
Economic Development 2026
- Kechego Lawn Maintenance
- Gijchaac Equine Assisted Learning
- Inkfluence By Nate
- Gerrett Kechego Jr.
- Danielle Riley
- Nathan Kechego
Grave Memorial Program 2026
- Kechia Kechego Memorial
- Brian Henry Memorial
- Barry Hendrick Memorial
- Tyler Kechego Memorial
- Brian Sturgeon Jr. Memorial
- Keith French Memorial
- Michael French Memorial
- Ruth Riley Memorial
- Raywood Kechego Memorial
- Joyce Albert Memorial
We congratulate all of this year’s recipients and thank everyone who submitted a proposal.
Thunderbird Trust was created to invest in our people and our future. By supporting community-led projects, we continue to help build opportunities in areas such as community development, cultural preservation and economic development.
We look forward to seeing the impact these projects will have in the months ahead.
Learn more about Thunderbird Trust Community Support and future funding opportunities on our Community Support page.