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Manitoba's community foundation for Francophones.

Friends of Chamber Music is a wholly volunteer-run non-profit society dedicated to presenting exceptional chamber music performances in Vancouver and a chamber music competition for young musicians. - See more at: http://www.friendsofchambermusic.ca/about

The Friends of Point Pelee are a co-operating association with Point Pelee National Park in Leamington Ontario Canada. We were formed to provide services, resources and support for research, education and ecological integrity preservation in and around the park. We operate a number of visitor services inside the park, such as the Nature Nook (the store in the Visitor Centre), the canoe & bicycle rentals and the Cattail Cafe (at the Marsh Boardwalk). We also operate the transit system that shuttles visitors from the Visitor Centre to the Tip. The proceeds from sales and services support our operations as well as the Parks Canada Mandate and Point Pelee National Park initiatives.

The Royal BC Museum’s mission is to promote an understanding of the living landscapes and cultures of British Columbia and engage people in a dialogue about their future. This commitment, aligned with the UN’s Earth Charter, drives everything we do. To achieve this we; • take a leadership role in research and scholarship • develop, preserve and exhibit a world-class collection • deliver innovative programming and partnerships Admission fees and membership cover only a portion of the cost of caring for and sharing our collection. Each year, we rely on the support of our generous donors, sponsors and grants from the province to help fill a three million dollar funding gap. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY. Learn more at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support/

The Frontenac County Schools Museum began as a project to celebrate Kingston’s Tercentenary in 1973. A small group of retired educators spent many hours researching schools, photographing sites, collecting books and artifacts, and microfilming hundreds of school records. In 1977, the Museum Association was formally established. The museum opened to the public in 1979. In 2006, it moved to its present location in historic Barriefield Village. Year-round Museum activities include participation in... • A classroom experience with a “Schoolmistress” • Special Events • Heritage Interpretation through viewing and discussing exhibits in the Gallery • Identifying Artifacts used in Pioneer Schools • Enjoying the books used in early times • Research facilities

The Gallery Singers usually perform 4 concerts annually. The choir is under the artistic direction of Jonathan Quick, a prominent Vancouver conductor, composer, arranger and singer.

Geordie Productions is a Montreal-based, non-profit charitable organization producing theatre for young audiences since 1980.

The Georgian Bay Symphony was founded in 1972 by a small group of dedicated area musicians. Since then the GBS has grown to an outstanding community orchestra with over 65 volunteer members and a core group of professionals. They perform under the baton of John Barnum Music Director. The GBS performs five main concerts in the Regional Auditorium each season as well as three chamber concerts in smaller venues. Several of these concerts feature some of Canada’s best musical talent. Our Youth Orchestra consists of 40 young people ranging in age from 8 to 18 and they perform one main concert a year. Along with the Youth Orchestra GBS encourages talented young people with a bursary and scholarship program supported in part by our subscribers. The Symphony also has a Composer-in-Residence program to encourage the production of Canadian music and assist with education in area schools and with our audience.

The GIT is a not-for-profit, private educational institute specializing in experiential group learning in the Gestalt method of psychotherapy. Personal development workshops and one-on-one therapy sessions are also available with our faculty and post-graduate students.

GGC is the leadership organization for girls and women in Canada, with over 90,000 members from coast to coast to coast. Guiding is bold, fun, energetic and empowers girls and women to face challenges with confidence. Guides welcomes girls and women to be part of the following groups: Sparks (5 and 6), Brownies (7 and 8), Guides (9 to 11), Pathfinders (12 to 14), Rangers (15 to 17+), and Adults - as leaders, mentors, team members and more. For girls, Guiding is an accepting environment with diverse and exciting programs and activities that offer the opportunity to discover new interests, valuable leadership skills and make lasting friendships. Guiding gives girls the tools and resources they need to acheive greatness. For women, Guiding is a chance to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women. It's a place for personal growth, mentoring and travel.

Fine Educational, athletic and cultural opportunities, as well as landmark architecture, are all part of the contribution GPRC makes to community life in Grande Prairie and the Peace River region. More than 2,000 students annually pursue university studies, career and academic upgrading programs, and trades and agricultural studies at GPRC and its Fairview College Campus and some 6,000 students register in training programs and continuing education classes each year. The Grande Prairie Campus is situated on a picturesque urban lake and is adjacent to trails well-suited for walking, biking and cross country skiiing. The Fairview College Campus includes a 300 seat theare, racquet ball and squash courts, community pool and weight room, all located on a large parcel of land that is a cornerstone to the community of Fairview, Alberta. GPRC is also stewards for community learning centres in Edson, Grande Cache,Hinton and Jasper, Alberta.

Symphony Hamilton, a full size, high-caliber community-based symphony orchestra, enriches the cultural life of the Hamilton, Burlington and surrounding area by offering amateur musicians the opportunity to perform a wide repertoire of symphonic music under professional leadership and by presenting symphonic concerts accessible to a large public. Our annual Young Artists' Competition gives outstanding young soloists from the region the opportunity to perform a concerto with full orchestra.