For municipalities and organizations impacted by wildfires or other emergencies, the Resilient Communities Fund is open to donations for long-term recovery and rebuilding initiatives. The charter community of Fort Good Hope used a grant from this fund to conduct emergency management training in the aftermath of a wildfire. On June...
Establishment of the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the creation of the Karen Gochnauer Arts and Community Fund. Karen moved to Yellowknife in the early 1990s to work as a geologist. She had a deep love for dance, music, and community. Her love of dance extended to all forms, including Scottish Country, Modern,...
Celebrating Community Resilience Conference
On May 14 and 15, 2026, the Yellowknife Community Foundation, in partnership with United Way NWT, hosted a two-day conference and dinner to celebrate community resilience. The first day’s workshop was specifically for non-profit organizations and community governments from throughout the NWT, who received a grant from the United Way...