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...
An interview with Tony Whitford
For almost everyone who has ever lived in Yellowknife, the name Tony Whitford is synonymous with our community. Though he started his career as a mechanic in Fort Smith, it is his extensive community involvement, his 12-year stint as a member of the Legislative Assembly and his role as the...