Haylee Carlson Memorial Legislative Assembly Fund

Student Award

Fund History

Established in 2014, the Haylee Carlson Memorial Legislative Assembly Fund (formerly known as the Legislative Assembly of the NWT Fund)’s purpose is to support residents of the Northwest Territories who are pursuing post-secondary education in political science or a related field. The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly and the Yellowknife Community Foundation announced a name change to the Fund on October 3rd, 2023 to memorialize Haylee Carlson, who was integral in establishing the Fund in 2014. Haylee believed that education was life long and was on her own education journey before she passed away from breast cancer in 2020 at the young age of 37. Haylee was a compassionate, courageous, selfless warrior who always thought of other before herself even at the last stages of her life.

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Student Awards

Field of Studies:

Pursuing post-secondary studies in political science or a related field

Locations:

Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least the last 10 consecutive years

Ineligibility:

Successful recipients cannot reapply

Important Dates

2nd of April 12:01 AM

Application Portal Opens

31st of May, 11:59 PM

Application Portal Closes

2nd of April 12:01 AM

Funds Distributed

This Year's Award

Amount:
Recipient:

$2,500

1

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Past Award Recipients

  • 2025: Katie Weaver-Charpentier
  • 2024: Nicole Lindsay
  • 2023: Cassidy Menard
  • 2022: Megan Vu
  • 2021: Hannah Hoefer
  • 2020: Paulina Ross and Christopher Yurris
  • 2019: Christopher Yurris and Catherine Lafferty
  • 2018: Siobhan Quigg and Christopher Yurris
  • 2017: Kathleen Glowach and Karalyn Menicoche
  • 2016: Kathleen Glowach and Lyndon Stanzell
  • 2015: Karalyn Menicoche and Kathleen O’Brien
  • 2014: T’anchay Redvers and Trisa Ngo
Acknowledgements
The Yellowknife Community Foundation recognizes and acknowledges the colonial history of the lands now known as Canada, including the impacts of British and French colonization. We honour the Indigenous peoples whose territories we are located on, specifically the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, as well as the broader Dene, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have stewarded these lands for generations.We are committed to supporting Indigenous reconciliation efforts and fostering a respectful and inclusive community that acknowledges the past, celebrates the resilience of Indigenous cultures, and supports ongoing efforts toward healing and justice.
Address:
5007-50 Avenue (W.H. Bromley Building)
PO Box 1620
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Charitable Registration Number (CRN)
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Our CRN is 889101978RR0001.
Community Foundations of Canada
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is a proud member of the Community Foundations of Canada.
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