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Northern Pulse
Thank You Dominion Diamond Corporation – this diamond pendant and diamond earrings, with stones from the Ekati mine, will be brought home by one lucky winner at our 2017 Valentine’s Gala (February 11). The pendant is a “Northern Pulse” pendant in 18 karat white gold with a 0.70 carat centre
2016 President’s Message
Preparing the Yellowknife Community Foundation annual calendar for 2017 provides an ideal opportunity to take stock of the achievements of Yellowknife organizations that the Foundation has been able to support in 2016 and consider opportunities for next year. Since its 1993 inception, the Foundation has embodied the simple concept that
A Night in Paris
The Yellowknife Community Foundation presents “A Night in Paris”, the annual Forever in Our Hearts black tie valentine gala. An unforgettable evening for you and your specials friends. When: Saturday, February 11, 2017 starting at 6.00pm Where: Explorer Hotel, Katmavik Rooms Featuring “Five and the Side” dancing music, great food,
Helen and John Parker donate $100,000
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is excited to announce the receipt of a donation of shares worth $100,000 from Helen and John Parker. John H. Parker, OC was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 1979 to 1989. He also served as Mayor of Yellowknife from 1963 to 1967. Mr. Parker was
In memory of Ruth Spence
The Yellowknife Community Foundation would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ruth Spence who passed away on Sunday, October 16. A celebration of life will be held at a time to be announced. The family has asked that donations in Ruth’s memory be made
New community fund for Canada’s 150th builds community and encourages participation for the sesquicentennial
A new collaboration for Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation is bringing people and places together to build community and activate a groundswell of local initiatives, activities, and events. The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th is a collaboration led by Community Foundations of Canada and the national network of 191 community