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The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Helen and John Parker Community Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Helen and John Parker Community Fund and a call-out for grant applications to the fund. John H. Parker O.C., P.Eng, was Commissioner of the Northwest Territories from 1979 to 1989. He also served as Mayor of Yellowknife from 1963 to
The Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Eva Henderson Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Eva Henderson Memorial Fund, in memory of the late Eva Henderson. Eva passed away on January 17th, 2022. The fund will be established to support health care professionals pursuing educational opportunities including palliative care. Eva began her life of service
Establishment of the Milo Martin Memorial Fund
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) announces the establishment of the Milo Martin Memorial Fund, in memory of the late Milo Martin. Milo passed away on January 8, 2022. Quote by Laurie Gault, Chair of the Yellowknife Community Foundation – “It is an honour to establish the Milo Martin Memorial Fund.
Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The Yellowknife Community Foundation’s scholarship application deadline has been extended to May 24th at 11:59pm. Apply today using our new scholarship application portal by creating your own account. Follow this link to apply!
Appointment of Laurie Gault as Chair of the Board
The Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Gault as Chair of the Board for the Foundation effective April 1st, 2022. Robin Greig, current Chair of the Board will continue as Past Chair of the board of directors. Quote by Robin Greig, outgoing Chair of
Yellowknife Community Foundation announces the appointment of Sophie Kirby as Executive Director
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Kirby as Executive Director effective August 3rd, 2021.
