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Q&A with Raven Capital Partners’ Jeff Cyr: Investment opportunities with Indigenous businesses are growing

By Steve Brearton | August 10, 2021
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“My call to foundations is, you need to match your…

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The Tyee’s “Housing Fix” Microsite

By emma | March 26, 2021
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Check out the microsite powered by The Tyee that explores…

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A Way Home

By emma | March 26, 2021
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In November 2016, the CDF approved a new commitment of…

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Fighting exclusion through a Power Shift

By emma | March 26, 2021
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What happens when you combine art, philosophy and community-building tools…

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Fall 2020 Grants

By emma | January 26, 2021
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Fall 2020 grants from the Catherine Donnelly Foundation support 30…

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The Neighbourhood Land Trust

By emma | January 1, 2021
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Through the investment of Catherine Donnelly The Neighbourhood Land Trust…

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Anne Mark appointed Director of Programs at The Catherine Donnelly Foundation

By emma | October 9, 2020
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The Catherine Donnelly Foundation is pleased to announce that Anne…

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Spring 2020 Grants

By emma | June 15, 2020
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Spring 2020 grants from The Catherine Donnelly Foundation support 20…

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Fall 2019 Grants

By emma | December 10, 2019
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Fall 2019 grants from Catherine Donnelly Foundation supports 15 organizations…

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Welcoming Claire Barcik, New Executive Director

By emma | October 8, 2019
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Catherine Donnelly Foundation Looks Forward to Welcoming Claire Barcik as New…

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