
Government of Canada announces the theme for Black History Month 2025
Minister Khera unveils theme for this year’s Black History Month OTTAWA, ON–Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society. The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, …

Kootenay Lake Historical Society receives funding to revitalize the SS Moyie in downtown Kaslo
Government of Canada investing across British Columbia to revitalize community spaces and grow vibrant communities KASLO, BC–Public spaces are the heart of communities across Canada. They bring together people of all ages and abilities, supporting businesses and stimulating local economies. In Kaslo, like many places across Canada, the community is …

National Gallery of Canada mourns the loss of philanthropist Donald R. Sobey
OTTAWA, ON–The National Gallery of Canada mourns the loss of Donald R. Sobey, one of Canada’s greatest cultural philanthropists who loved championing the country’s best contemporary artists and advancing the appreciation of fine art more broadly. Sobey’s contribution to the National Gallery of Canada has been invaluable. He served as …

Leading Canadian Foundations Answer The Foundation for Black Communities’ Call to Action
TORONTO, ON–The Foundation for Black Communities announced today that it has achieved an important milestone towards its goal of establishing a $300-million-dollar endowment. The Laidlaw Foundation and the Inspirit Foundation are committing a combined $3.85 million dollars to the Foundation for Black Communities to ensure a sustainable base of support …

Canadian Charity Bolsters Youth Creative Writing Workshops with Funding Boost
Toronto, ON–Toronto-based, 100 percent volunteer-led youth education charity, Ripple Foundation, has received $5000 in grants collectively from The Excellence in Literacy Foundation (ELF) and S.M. Blair Family Foundation to bolster its free creative writing programs to encourage creativity and literacy in youth across Canada. Equipped with the funding, Ripple Foundation …

Michener Foundation honours John Fraser
OTTAWA, ON–The Michener Awards Foundation is presenting its prestigious Michener-Baxter Special Award for long-term achievement in public service journalism to John Anderson Fraser. This special award, established in 1983 and presented at the discretion of the foundation’s board of directors, has only been bestowed on eight Canadians in the past …

New Matched-Donation Campaign to Provide More Free Visits to the ROM
Kensington Tours will match community donations up to $50,000, with free admission passes distributed through ROMCAN partners TORONTO, ON–The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and Kensington Tours announce the launch of a new donation-matching campaign to increase access to the ROM once it is safe to reopen and we can welcome …