In memory of Jonas Konge.

This fund was established by Northwest Territories Equitable Sports Access (NTESA) in memory of Josh, who was an amazing volunteer for the organization in 2024 and 2025. Josh played on NTESA’s soccer and slo-pitch team, alongside youth who he always built up and supported by being a good mentor and friend. During his last slo-pitch game with the NTESA team, a young player was struggling on the pitcher’s mound and Josh offered to cover him, but he too was struggling to throw a good pitch! He shared later with the NTESA team that he wanted to show the youth that it’s okay to mess up and that everyone is learning. Josh passed away in July 2025 in a helicopter accident near Behchokǫ, Northwest Territories. He is dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Lena spent many years in administration in the N.W.T. as an Executive Assistant, a co-worker, a mentor and a leader. Always a willing colleague, Lena supported new administrators in their jobs, fostered relationships and championed their future goals with them as they reached for the stars. Lena was a lady of class. From smart blazers to fashionable jewelry, she had tremendous fashion sense and carried herself with sophistication and grace. She enjoyed wearing exquisite, unique broaches and watches that held special meaning to her. With her sparkling smile, contagious laugh, wit and charm she embodied professionalism, efficiency and integrity mixed with a generous helping of warmth.

The Lilly Borges Oldham Language Scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Lilly Borges Oldham, who passed away in August 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to German immigrant parents, Lilly knew first hand the importance of a second, and third, language. Her passion for life, languages and learning were clearly evident in her world travels with her husband, Stuart, and in her exceptional contributions to education in the Northwest Territories. Lilly inspired a generation of young people in Yellowknife over twenty years, infusing them with her thirst for lifelong learning and her passion for languages and cultures. A long-term employee of Yellowknife Education District No. 1, Lilly was dedicated to her students, colleagues and profession in both administrative and teaching posts. She was instrumental in the development of French immersion programs in Yellowknife and served as the territorial representative of the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers for five years. She is remembered for the enthusiasm and energy she brought to her work, the courage and strength she showed in difficult times, and her straightforward “no nonsense” approach to life.

Established in 2015 in memory of Luke Charpentier.

Mary Beth Miller was born August 24, 1976, and moved to Yellowknife with her family when she was six years old. A talented biathlete, skier and speed skater, Mary Beth was a wonderful role model for youth. She displayed enthusiasm, exuberance, friendliness, spirit, determination, love and respect for family, encouragement of others and giving back to the community. Mary Beth is recognized at the Yellowknife Ski Club with the biathlon range named in her honour.