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Yellowknife Community Foundation and NWT Soccer Announce The United Soccer Coaching Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation and the NWT Soccer Association on behalf of the Yellowknife United Soccer Club are pleased to announce the creation of the United Soccer Coaching Fund established to support the development of soccer coaching in the Northwest Territories.
2018 President’s Message
Download the 2019 calendar (PDF 10.7 MB) Last year we celebrated the Yellowknife Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. This provided an opportunity for us to look back and celebrate the generosity and hard work of many people who have been instrumental in the creation and development of the Foundation. Part of
Raising the roof with the Foster Family Coalition
It’s been a big year for us! Not only have we celebrated our 25th anniversary but we’ve invested a record amount back into our community through scholarships and grants like the one the Foster Family Coalition of the NWT received earlier this month to help literally (and figuratively in some
Mardi Gras
Join us on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 for the Yellowknife Community Foundation’s annual black tie gala. An unforgettable evening for you and your sweetheart. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions. Where: Explorer Hotel, Katimaik Rooms When: Saturday, February 9th, 2019. Cocktails at 6.00pm, Dinner at 7.00pm, Dancing at 9.00pm. Tickets: $150
An interview with Robert and Anna Tumchewics
Earlier this year, we sat down with Robert and Anna Tumchewics to speak about their son, John, to hear about his passion for flying and how the late Barb Bromley played a pivotal role in establishing the scholarship in his name. Can you tell us more about John and his
A golden legacy: The Con Employees Benevolent Fund
For over 60 years, Yellowknife was synonymous with gold. From the initial discovery of the precious metal in 1934 to the last gold brick in 2003, Con Mine would play a vital role in the growth and development of the City. “From its earliest days the mine fostered a dynamic