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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
Call for Scholarship and Grant Applications
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2015 call for scholarship and grant applications. See all of our scholarships. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2015. For more information contact us.
Diavik and Foundation Support Local Coast Guard Auxiliary
The Yellowknife Community Foundation is pleased to be one of the supporters of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Yellowknife Marine Rescue Unit. Funding from the Foundation, Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. and others will be used to assist Marine Rescue Unit in their efforts to upgrade their search and rescue watercraft.