Walmart Canada, the Walmart Foundation invest $3.5 million in grants to support Black and Indigenous communities
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Who: Walmart Canada and the Walmart FoundationWhat: The big-box retailer and its philanthropic arm are awarding more than $3.5 million in grants to seven Canadian organizations supporting Indigenous and Black communities.The grants are the first round of funding from the Walmart Foundations US$20 million commitment over five years to advance equity for Black and Indigenous communities in Canada through food security and economic opportunity, according to a press release. "As part of our strategy to become a regenerative company we are advocating and driving systemic change to build more inclusive communities across Canada," said Nabeela Ixtabalan, executive vice-president people and corporate affairs, Walmart Canada, in a press release. "We will use our size and scale to make an impact towards a more just and equitable society across Canada"