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2024 Appreciation and Connections BBQ
On July 25th, 2024 YKCF held its annual appreciation barbeque at the Baker Centre. It is a cherished tradition that brings together fund holders, sponsors, community partners, grant recipients, student award recipients, board members, and staff. The evening started with many farewells and introductions. The community gave their heartfelt thanks
2024 Student Award Recipients
From April 2nd to May 31st, 2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation opened applications to its 32 student award funds. The Foundation received a record-breaking 305 submissions, its highest intake yet. From that pool of bright and passionate students, 40 recipients were selected. Hailing from across the NWT, each and every
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces appointment of Korry Garvey as Executive Director
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Korry Garvey as Executive Director for the Foundation effective June 3rd, 2024. Quote by Laurie Gault, Chair of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome Korry as our
YKCF announces the establishment of the Travis Booker Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) and ACASTA HeliFlight Inc. announce the establishment of the Travis Booker Memorial Fund. The purpose of the newly established Student Award Fund will be to support Northwest Territories residents pursuing studies in aviation. Travis was born on February 20, 1995, in Kelowna, BC and
Yellowknife Community Foundation delivers $471,250 to nine community service organizations through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund
Today, Yellowknife Community Foundation is pleased to announce $471,250 in funding to support nine projects across the Northwest Territories through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million to help community service organizations (charities, non-profits, Indigenous governing bodies)
The Yellowknife Community Foundation and NWT Legislative Assembly announce Fund name change to the Haylee Carlson Memorial Legislative Assembly Fund
YELLOWKNIFE (October 3rd, 2023) – The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) and NWT Legislative Assembly announce the name change of the Legislative Assembly of the NWT Fund to the Haylee Carlson Memorial Legislative Assembly Fund. The Fund was originally established in 2014 by the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to support Northwest