Indigenous Lives Respect the People and Land

Charity Plan

Mobile radio & podcast RV

A rolling studio to carry Indigenous voices, stories, and teachings across communities — and to help newcomers learn directly from the people of this land.

Vision

The goal is to register a charity run by Indigenous people and allies that operates a fully equipped RV. The RV becomes a mobile radio station, podcast studio, and outreach hub.

Instead of waiting for people to come to a city building or office, the project goes where the people are: reserves, urban Indigenous communities, shelters, friendship centres, and community events.

Founders

  • Rachel
  • Shawn
  • Matthew

Registered office (planned): 205 Sherway Gardens Road, Etobicoke, Ontario.

What the RV will do

Community radio

Live and recorded shows highlighting local Nations, community news, language lessons, and Indigenous music.

Story & testimony

A safe space to record stories about land, family, survival, and experiences with landlords, systems, and day-to-day racism.

Education for newcomers

Clear information on treaties, local Nations, and history so immigrants and settlers understand whose land they live on.

Budget snapshot

This is a starting-point budget you can adjust as the project grows and as quotes come in. It is written in simple language so that funders, community members, and families can all understand it.

  • RV purchase: used Class C motorhome, inspected and safe.
  • RV retrofit: soundproofing, seating, workspace, storage.
  • Radio/podcast gear: microphones, mixer, laptop, cameras.
  • Connectivity: mobile internet, backup hotspot, antenna.
  • Operations: insurance, fuel, repairs, hosting costs.

Sample annual budget

  • RV purchase (one-time)$40,000
  • Retrofit & studio build$20,000
  • Broadcast & tech gear$15,000
  • Insurance & licensing$6,000 / yr
  • Fuel & maintenance$10,000 / yr
  • Hosting & software$3,000 / yr

These are example numbers to use in early grant proposals. Replace them with real quotes as you go.

Who this charity serves

  • Indigenous communities on and off reserve.
  • Survivors of violence, homelessness, and displacement.
  • Newcomers and immigrants who want to learn respectfully.
  • Youth who want to learn media skills and storytelling.

Next steps

  1. Choose a clear name for the charity.
  2. Confirm founding board members and roles.
  3. Draft objects/purposes for the application.
  4. Prepare a simple 3–5 year plan.
  5. Apply for registration and start with small local grants.
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