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. www.ykcf.ca www.northernlegacyfund.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mmferrrqs22rOur student award portal is closing on May 31st! Don't let time run out on you. Apply today: https://www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?urlkey=yellowknifescholarship21 May 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmferrrqs22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mloz5ec34k24This week we are hosting a 'Celebrating Community Resilience' Conference on May 14-15th for non-profit organizations and community governments across the NWT, in partnership with United Way NWT.13 May 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloz5ec34k24https://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mljqbmegac2fWe're hiring a part-time (20 hours / week) Community Projects & Events Assistant (Summer)! $22-$25 / hour. Apply by May 18 2026 at 5 pm MT - send your resume and cover letter to information@ykcf.ca. www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/10 May 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljqbmegac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3ml4j62ttmc2rWe're hiring an Executive Director! Apply by May 29 2026 at 5 pm MT. www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/05 May 2026 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4j62ttmc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mkuywdqryc2lSpring is here! Late, but here. And with it comes your quarterly update from the Yellowknife Community Foundation. https://sh1.sendinblue.com/vts95mw79pfe.html?t=177773702763602 May 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuywdqryc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mknpmco7ts24The Yellowknife Community Foundation is honoured to announce the creation of the Cst. Christopher Worden Memorial Bursary Fund. The fund supports residents of the Northwest Territories enrolled in post-secondary training or education in pursuit of a career in law enforcement.29 Apr 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknpmco7ts24https://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mk47ovg3ps2rIn 2024, Rio Tinto Diavik became the lead sponsor of the Northern Legacy Fundraising Campaign with a $497,000 contribution to the fund. Now, to celebrate 23 years of operations and its ongoing support of the Northwest Territories after closure in 2026, Diavik has donated an additional $250,000.22 Apr 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk47ovg3ps2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mj5sze5tts2zDoug Bothamley was known for his love of softball, curling, and golf, as well as his inexhaustible dedication to the people around him. In fact, these were the same thing. Both as a competitor and community member, Doug always gave everything he had.10 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5sze5tts2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mj3z6wnqvc2sOur 2025 Annual Report is now live! Look back on all the major highlights of an active and impactful year: https://www.ykcf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-Annual-Report-YKCF-April-7.pdf09 Apr 2026 23:58 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3z6wnqvc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3miwwbvoeys2y2026 is the inaugural year of the Josh Patenaude Memorial Fund, established by Northwest Territories Equitable Sports Access (NTESA).07 Apr 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwwbvoeys2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mihod6omd22lOur student award portal opens tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026. We have over 45 awards available in a wide range of fields. Check out the full catalog and access the portal here: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Contact: Grants@ykcf.ca01 Apr 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihod6omd22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mih5ietvnk2xIt's no April Fools' joke, YKCF has 11 scholarships available for the Skilled Trades! Our student award portal opens tomorrow, April 2nd. For the full catalog and access to the portal, visit our website: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Contact: Grants@ykcf.ca01 Apr 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih5ietvnk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mfaadrj42c2eJoin our board! This year, we will have 4 board positions available to Yellowknife residents, and we are prioritizing applications from those that have experience with the private sector, or fundraising, or philanthropy. Apply here: forms.office.com/r/ggabCUhss919 Feb 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfaadrj42c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3miezilawa22cApplications for the role of Executive Director close on April 3 2026 at 5 pm MT. www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miezilawa22chttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3miexknr4gc2eOur student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We have two scholarships available for studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. For the full catalog and access to the portal, visit our website: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Contact: Grants@ykcf.ca31 Mar 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miexknr4gc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3miemekesbc24Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We offer three awards for students pursuing careers in mining, remediation, resource development, and/or community development. For the full catalog and access to the portal, visit our website: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/31 Mar 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miemekesbc24https://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3micituby7s26Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We offer two scholarships in the field of Political Science. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Email us at Grants@ykcf.ca!30 Mar 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3micituby7s26https://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mic3qcrlmc2sOur student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We have a suite of awards for students involved in Sport and Recreation. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Email us at Grants@ykcf.ca!30 Mar 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic3qcrlmc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mi2tu5p2uk2sOur scholarship portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We have 3 awards for studies in animal welfare. For the full catalog and access to the portal, check out our website: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Got questions? Email Grants@ykcf.ca27 Mar 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2tu5p2uk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mi2iat7smk2yOur scholarship portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. In keeping with the proud history of Aviators in the North, we offer four scholarships just for that field. To browse the full catalog and access the portal, visit our website: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Contact Grants@ykcf.ca27 Mar 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2iat7smk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mhyjdc3hek22We are honoured to announce that this year, the Timothy Henderson Memorial Fund is set to disburse its first designated grant to the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre in support of arts initiatives in the territory.26 Mar 2026 21:11 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyjdc3hek22https://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mhy7nwbk3s2jOur student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. Check out these scholarships for students in the Fine and Performing Arts. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Email us at Grants@ykcf.ca!26 Mar 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy7nwbk3s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mhvv7zlmnk26Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. There are 5 awards available for studies in Health & Social Work. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/ Need help? Email us at Grants@ykcf.ca!25 Mar 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvv7zlmnk26https://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mhttlorgps2zToday is Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mine's final day of ore production. The mine has been a major economic driver and community supporter of the NWT throughout its two decades of operation. YKCF would like to celebrate their longstanding and ongoing relationship with us as a vital community partner.25 Mar 2026 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhttlorgps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mhtdhc4wcc2yOur student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We are counting down to the big day with a showcase of our scholarships by field of study, starting with everyone's favourite: any field! For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: https://www.ykcf.ca/student-awards-scholarships/24 Mar 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtdhc4wcc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mhr5daapws2tThe Helen and John Parker Community Fund is proud to support Tin Can Collective’s Degrees of Separation, running this Friday and Saturday at NACC. (March 27th and 28th, 7:30PM.)23 Mar 2026 22:47 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhr5daapws2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mgurkflgyk2cWe're hiring an Executive Director! Apply by April 3 2026 at 5 pm MT. www.ykcf.ca/join-our-team/12 Mar 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgurkflgyk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mgsegaa6p22cApply directly for a Yellowknife Small Grant here: https://forms.gle/bPAoBXV45VgwWqkp8 Residents of Yellowknife, Dettah, and Ndilǫ can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to lead projects that make our community stronger, healthier, and more connected. Project Dates: July 1 - December 31, 202611 Mar 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsegaa6p22chttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mg42o5insc2nBring your community together, and help make it better. Residents of Yellowknife, Dettah, and Ndilǫ can apply for grants of up to $1,000 to lead projects that make our community stronger, healthier, and more connected. Apply now: https://www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?urlkey=yellowknifecf02 Mar 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg42o5insc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ykcf.bsky.social/post/3mfaadrj42c2eJoin our board! This year, we will have 4 board positions available to Yellowknife residents, and we are prioritizing applications from those that have experience with the private sector, or fundraising, or philanthropy. Apply here: forms.office.com/r/ggabCUhss919 Feb 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:li2do2qoz2a2okibvmz55hvu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfaadrj42c2e