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Enough Talk, Hurry Up and Do It Already Arts Scholarship
2015 Deadline for Applications is June 1 Established by Dustin Milligan to assist École Sir John Franklin High School graduating students pursuing post secondary studies in the performing arts, film, music or writing. Click here for information on the scholarship.
Call for Scholarships Extended
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has extended the application deadline for the following scholarships. Apply here by June 18, 2015. Helping Children Soar Scholarship (for residents raised in care) John Tumchewics Memorial Fund Scholarship (Helicopter or Aviation) Northern Aviation Scholarship (Aviation) Lilly Borges Oldham Second
In Memory of Timothy Henderson
The Yellowknife Community Foundation extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Timothy Henderson. Timothy played an active role in Yellowknife’s art community before he left to study Jazz in Edmonton. He passed away last week. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May
Darrell Vikse Recognized
Darrell Vikse, long time Yellowknife Community Foundation volunteer was recognized for his service at today’s Community Showcase held at Multiplex. Darrell served as President of the Foundation and as a board member for several terms. In recent years he has helped with our highly successful Valentine’s Gala event. The Yellowknife
Sally Manning Memorial Writing Fund
Established in memory of Sally Manning. The Sally Manning Memorial Writing Fund was established to provide support to Aboriginal and First Nations writers.
In Memory of Doug Ritchie
The Yellowknife Community Foundation extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Doug Ritchie. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Chief Drygeese Centre in Dettah. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to