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Get Her Elected Fund launch

Today, the Yellowknife Community Foundation has launched the 'Get Her Elected Fund' established by Wendy Bisaro. The fund is established to provide support for female candidates for political office. Candidates may be involved in an election for Municipal, Band, Regional, Territorial or Federal representatives. Grants from the 'Get Her Elected...

Yellowknife Community Foundation Announces the Establishment of the Lena Gosselin Memorial Fund

The Yellowknife Community Foundation and the family of the late Lena Gosselin are pleased to announce the creation of the Lena Gosselin Memorial Fund established to support those who aspire to further their careers in Northwest Territories communities and/or the government sector.  Lena’s daughter, Tanya Miniely, said “My mother was...

Yellowknife Community Foundation and Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine Announce Expanded Scholarships for Women

The Yellowknife Community Foundation and Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine are pleased to announce the expansion of the Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine Community Scholarship to include new support for women pursuing education opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Originally established in 2013, this Fund was established to...