Yellowknife Community Foundation
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A Community Foundation in Northwest Territories, Canada, formed in 1993. We make grants and student awards, and we work to be a catalyst for sharing, supportive, and connected communities.
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In 2024/2025, the Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund supported Dene Nahjo's Hide Tanning Mentorship Program: a ten day camp for Indigenous people to gather on the land to teach and learn traditional hide tanning skills.
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In 2024/2025, the Sharon Morrison Memorial Indigenous Education Fund supported Dene Nahjo's Hide Tanning Mentorship Program: a ten day camp for Indigenous people to gather on the land to teach and learn traditional hide tanning skills.
Speak out on what’s important to you, and your community can benefit: The 2025 Local Voices survey is now open! When you complete your survey, Local Voices donates to a participating Northern nonprofit of your choosing, including the Yellowknife Community Foundation and our Northern Legacy Fund.
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Speak out on what’s important to you, and your community can benefit: The 2025 Local Voices survey is now open! When you complete your survey, Local Voices donates to a participating Northern nonprofit of your choosing, including the Yellowknife Community Foundation and our Northern Legacy Fund.
Our 2024 Annual Report is now live! Click below to read about the year's key events, the impact of our grantees, and the generosity of our donors.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Our 2024 Annual Report is now live! Click below to read about the year's key events, the impact of our grantees, and the generosity of our donors.
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Applications are now open to the Friends of Fred Carmichael Student Award Fund! Five awards of $600 each are available to residents of the Beaufort-Delta or Sahtu regions who are currently enrolled in Aurora College's Adult Literacy and Basic Education program (ALBE).
October 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Applications are now open to the Friends of Fred Carmichael Student Award Fund! Five awards of $600 each are available to residents of the Beaufort-Delta or Sahtu regions who are currently enrolled in Aurora College's Adult Literacy and Basic Education program (ALBE).
Bring your community together, and help make it better. Yellowknife residents can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to lead projects that make our community stronger, healthier, and more connected. Apply now: forms.gle/iFdnRBgDFfP2...
Application Deadline: November 7th, 2025
Application Deadline: November 7th, 2025
October 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Bring your community together, and help make it better. Yellowknife residents can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to lead projects that make our community stronger, healthier, and more connected. Apply now: forms.gle/iFdnRBgDFfP2...
Application Deadline: November 7th, 2025
Application Deadline: November 7th, 2025
As a community foundation, we ardently support Indigenous-led initiatives, Indigenous students, and Indigenous communities. Today, and every day, we recommit to listening, learning, and walking alongside our communities in healing.
September 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
As a community foundation, we ardently support Indigenous-led initiatives, Indigenous students, and Indigenous communities. Today, and every day, we recommit to listening, learning, and walking alongside our communities in healing.
In 2025, we disbursed over $100,000 in Student Awards across the Northwest Territories. Each student has demonstrated hard work, excellence, and a love for their community through the pursuit of their unique discipline. Click on a fund or awardee to read their stories.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
In 2025, we disbursed over $100,000 in Student Awards across the Northwest Territories. Each student has demonstrated hard work, excellence, and a love for their community through the pursuit of their unique discipline. Click on a fund or awardee to read their stories.
www.ykcf.ca/2025-student...
www.ykcf.ca/2025-student...
In 2023/2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation supported the Northern Birthwork Collective with a grant from our Yellowknife Community Fund. The Collective is a team of birthworkers, parents, and community members working together to stand beside and advocate for pregnant people in the NWT.
September 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In 2023/2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation supported the Northern Birthwork Collective with a grant from our Yellowknife Community Fund. The Collective is a team of birthworkers, parents, and community members working together to stand beside and advocate for pregnant people in the NWT.
This summer, our summer student Lunar has been connecting with Yellowknife non-profits and interviewing them. Today we visited Food Rescue Yellowknife to collect some footage, and we also helped sort and deliver food to local programs. Stay tuned for the highlight video!
August 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This summer, our summer student Lunar has been connecting with Yellowknife non-profits and interviewing them. Today we visited Food Rescue Yellowknife to collect some footage, and we also helped sort and deliver food to local programs. Stay tuned for the highlight video!
Are you conducting training in cross-country, biathlon, mountain biking, speed skating, canoeing, or kayaking? The Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund is offering $1,000 to non-profits, individuals, municipalities, and charities to do so. Deadline August 18th. Apply now: tinyurl.com/3mfhx4va #sport
August 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Are you conducting training in cross-country, biathlon, mountain biking, speed skating, canoeing, or kayaking? The Mary Beth Miller Memorial Fund is offering $1,000 to non-profits, individuals, municipalities, and charities to do so. Deadline August 18th. Apply now: tinyurl.com/3mfhx4va #sport
This year, we asked student award applicants to share their feedback on our application process, and over 100 students responded! This feedback will make applying easier next year.
Congrats to Josephine Achina, who won a cash prize in our survey draw!
Congrats to Josephine Achina, who won a cash prize in our survey draw!
July 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This year, we asked student award applicants to share their feedback on our application process, and over 100 students responded! This feedback will make applying easier next year.
Congrats to Josephine Achina, who won a cash prize in our survey draw!
Congrats to Josephine Achina, who won a cash prize in our survey draw!
Our grants portal is open until July 31st! If you are a non-profit, charity, or municipality conducting community initiatives in the Northwest Territories, your projects may be eligible for funding. Visit our portal today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
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July 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Our grants portal is open until July 31st! If you are a non-profit, charity, or municipality conducting community initiatives in the Northwest Territories, your projects may be eligible for funding. Visit our portal today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
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#nwt #nonprofit #grants #funding
Donate $50 for a chance to win a $150-valued Golden Ticket & get a free 18-month Yellowknife calendar!
Support students & community projects across the NWT.
Enter by July 31, 2025:
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Support students & community projects across the NWT.
Enter by July 31, 2025:
yellowknifecf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/l...
July 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Donate $50 for a chance to win a $150-valued Golden Ticket & get a free 18-month Yellowknife calendar!
Support students & community projects across the NWT.
Enter by July 31, 2025:
yellowknifecf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/l...
Support students & community projects across the NWT.
Enter by July 31, 2025:
yellowknifecf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/l...
We are hiring a Community Programs Lead! This is a summer term appointment. Applicants must be between 15-30 years old.
Job description here: www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/
Please send your resume and (optional) cover letter to information@ykcf.ca by Friday, June 27th, at 5:00pm.
Job description here: www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/
Please send your resume and (optional) cover letter to information@ykcf.ca by Friday, June 27th, at 5:00pm.
June 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are hiring a Community Programs Lead! This is a summer term appointment. Applicants must be between 15-30 years old.
Job description here: www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/
Please send your resume and (optional) cover letter to information@ykcf.ca by Friday, June 27th, at 5:00pm.
Job description here: www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/
Please send your resume and (optional) cover letter to information@ykcf.ca by Friday, June 27th, at 5:00pm.
In late 2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation supported Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning with a grant from our Yellowknife Community Fund.
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
June 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In late 2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation supported Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning with a grant from our Yellowknife Community Fund.
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
In 2023/2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation supported Qmunity Camp NWT with a grant from our Yellowknife Community Fund.
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
June 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In 2023/2024, the Yellowknife Community Foundation supported Qmunity Camp NWT with a grant from our Yellowknife Community Fund.
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Our 2025 grants portal is open until July 31st. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
We’ve got more Golden Ticket sponsors!
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–26 Calendar Campaign for a chance to win 1 of 15 $150 prizes from local businesses, plus get our beautiful 18-month calendar.
Support the NWT:
www.ykcf.ca/2025-2026-ca...
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–26 Calendar Campaign for a chance to win 1 of 15 $150 prizes from local businesses, plus get our beautiful 18-month calendar.
Support the NWT:
www.ykcf.ca/2025-2026-ca...
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
June 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We’ve got more Golden Ticket sponsors!
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–26 Calendar Campaign for a chance to win 1 of 15 $150 prizes from local businesses, plus get our beautiful 18-month calendar.
Support the NWT:
www.ykcf.ca/2025-2026-ca...
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–26 Calendar Campaign for a chance to win 1 of 15 $150 prizes from local businesses, plus get our beautiful 18-month calendar.
Support the NWT:
www.ykcf.ca/2025-2026-ca...
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Excerpt from Dennis Allen's "Timothy", winner of the 2017 Sally Manning Award for Indigenous Creative Non-Fiction. If you are an emerging Indigenous writer from the North, you have a chance to print your work in Up Here Magazine and win $1,000.
Submit by August 31st: sallymanningaward@uphere.ca
Submit by August 31st: sallymanningaward@uphere.ca
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Excerpt from Dennis Allen's "Timothy", winner of the 2017 Sally Manning Award for Indigenous Creative Non-Fiction. If you are an emerging Indigenous writer from the North, you have a chance to print your work in Up Here Magazine and win $1,000.
Submit by August 31st: sallymanningaward@uphere.ca
Submit by August 31st: sallymanningaward@uphere.ca
YKCF is excited to announce that we can now grant to non-profit organizations directly, without any need for sponsoring charities. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Deadline: July 31st, 2025
#nonprofit #grants #community #NWT #yellowknife
Deadline: July 31st, 2025
#nonprofit #grants #community #NWT #yellowknife
June 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
YKCF is excited to announce that we can now grant to non-profit organizations directly, without any need for sponsoring charities. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Deadline: July 31st, 2025
#nonprofit #grants #community #NWT #yellowknife
Deadline: July 31st, 2025
#nonprofit #grants #community #NWT #yellowknife
Win a Golden Ticket!
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–2026 Calendar Campaign for a chance at 1 of 15 Golden Tickets ($150 at local businesses) + a beautiful 18-month calendar. Help build a stronger NWT.
More: ykcf.ca/2025-2026-calendar
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–2026 Calendar Campaign for a chance at 1 of 15 Golden Tickets ($150 at local businesses) + a beautiful 18-month calendar. Help build a stronger NWT.
More: ykcf.ca/2025-2026-calendar
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
June 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Win a Golden Ticket!
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–2026 Calendar Campaign for a chance at 1 of 15 Golden Tickets ($150 at local businesses) + a beautiful 18-month calendar. Help build a stronger NWT.
More: ykcf.ca/2025-2026-calendar
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Donate $50 to YKCF’s 2025–2026 Calendar Campaign for a chance at 1 of 15 Golden Tickets ($150 at local businesses) + a beautiful 18-month calendar. Help build a stronger NWT.
More: ykcf.ca/2025-2026-calendar
#GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Celebrate Pride Month with a free screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story—a powerful film about courage and justice.
📍 Capitol Theatre, Yellowknife
🗓 June 22 at 4 PM
Reserve your ticket at wamp.ca and support Northern Mosaic at northernmosaic.net/donate.
📍 Capitol Theatre, Yellowknife
🗓 June 22 at 4 PM
Reserve your ticket at wamp.ca and support Northern Mosaic at northernmosaic.net/donate.
June 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Celebrate Pride Month with a free screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story—a powerful film about courage and justice.
📍 Capitol Theatre, Yellowknife
🗓 June 22 at 4 PM
Reserve your ticket at wamp.ca and support Northern Mosaic at northernmosaic.net/donate.
📍 Capitol Theatre, Yellowknife
🗓 June 22 at 4 PM
Reserve your ticket at wamp.ca and support Northern Mosaic at northernmosaic.net/donate.
Get your 2025–2026 Yellowknife Calendar! Donate $50 to support the Yellowknife Community Foundation and you could win a $150 Golden Ticket prize! Limited quantity—don’t wait! 👉 ykcf.ca/2025-2026-calendar #GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
June 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Get your 2025–2026 Yellowknife Calendar! Donate $50 to support the Yellowknife Community Foundation and you could win a $150 Golden Ticket prize! Limited quantity—don’t wait! 👉 ykcf.ca/2025-2026-calendar #GoldenTicket #SupportLocal
Our grants portal is now open until July 31st! If you are a non-profit or charity conducting community initiatives in the Northwest Territories, your projects may be eligible for funding. Visit our portal today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
#nonprofit #grants #NWT #yellowknife
#nonprofit #grants #NWT #yellowknife
June 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our grants portal is now open until July 31st! If you are a non-profit or charity conducting community initiatives in the Northwest Territories, your projects may be eligible for funding. Visit our portal today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
#nonprofit #grants #NWT #yellowknife
#nonprofit #grants #NWT #yellowknife
The Randy McBride Hockey Project Fund is for youth pursuing advanced levels of hockey not available in the Northwest Territories. Last year’s student award recipient was Callum MacLean, who spent most of his high school career playing for OHA Edmonton’s Prep teams in the CSSHL.
May 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Randy McBride Hockey Project Fund is for youth pursuing advanced levels of hockey not available in the Northwest Territories. Last year’s student award recipient was Callum MacLean, who spent most of his high school career playing for OHA Edmonton’s Prep teams in the CSSHL.