Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award Announces 2025 recipients Atlantic Canada (December 11, 2025) – The Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund is proud to announce the four recipients of the 2025 Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award, celebrating Indigenous youth who demonstrate outstanding leadership through sport, culture, and community across Atlantic Canada. This year’s recipients are: Jenae Bernard…
Red Tape Athletic Fund Launches to Support Indigenous University Athletes Across Atlantic Canada November 22, 2025 (Halifax, NS) – A new fund has officially launched to support Indigenous university athletes across Atlantic Canada. The Red Tape Athletic Fund, created by Dr. Cheryl MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Sport New-Nouveau Brunswick, in partnership with the…
We Rise Again Fund to Support Those Impacted by Wildfires with Rebuilding and Mental Health Supports Donations will support Shelburne County, Hammonds Plains/Tantallon, and other acutely impacted communities. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 06, 2023 HALIFAX, NS – As Nova Scotians continue to deal with wildfires, evacuation orders and the aftermath of those wildfires now under…
Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation and Mastercard Foundation Form Partnership to Empower Indigenous Youth The Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation (UICF) is supporting foundational change for Indigenous youth in Atlantic Canada. UICF, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is making a significant investment to empower Indigenous youth and communities to envision and implement solutions in four key…