2026 will be the final year of the Doug Bothamley Memorial Fund. In celebration of the Fund and Doug’s legacy, this last award will be raised to $4,000 for 1 student. Doug Bothamley was known for his love of softball, curling, and golf, as well as his inexhaustible dedication to...
Impact Story – Connecting On the Land in Denendeh
The Maureen Tonge 'Living Your Legacy' Fund supports mental health and wellness initiatives for youth in the Northwest Territories. Last year, the fund issued a grant to Northern Youth Leadership and their forum, Connecting on the Land in Denendeh (COLD). From February 9th-16th, 2025, the camp gave Indigenous youth a...
Impact Story – Makerspace YK – Shop Skills Development Initiative
In 2024/25, the Yellowknife Community Fund issued a grant to the Shop Skills Development Initiative, a project of Makerspace YK, implemented over that summer.As an organization, Makerspace is all about reducing barriers. They offer shared workspaces, knowledge, and tools that many of us do not have access to on our...