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...
Establishment of the Cst. Christopher Worden Memorial Bursary Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the creation of the Cst. Christopher Worden Memorial Bursary Fund. The fund supports residents of the Northwest Territories enrolled in post-secondary training or education in pursuit of a career in law enforcement. Cst. Worden was from Ottawa. He played football for Wilfred Laurier University’s Golden...