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Through our French-language programs and online community, we highlight the social and career advantages of bilingualism and forge linguistic and cultural links among secondary school students enrolled in French courses across the country.

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is the premier performer of Canadian Afrocentric composers and a touchstone for the education of audiences and communities regarding the full spectrum Afrocentric choral music. The chorale aspires to position itself globally as ambassadors recognizing diversity as the foundation of life, while honouring the artistic process of music at the core of its activities. The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to performing Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. The Chorale offers its publics ways of connecting through curated experiences of Afrocentric music. The Chorale promotes awareness of and interest in Afrocentric vocal music, past, present and future, in the spirit of African-Canadian composer R. Nathaniel Dett.

Access to clean energy and light creates a healthy and safe home environment, enhances opportunities for education and contributes to economic development by increasing disposable income and encouraging entrepreneurship. Working in some of the most remote and undeserved areas in the world, LUTW provides technical training and builds the capacity of local service providers to transition away from unhealthy fuels and disposable batteries for energy and light. LUTW has worked with over 220 partner organizations to bring solar power to communities in 54 countries. Visit us at www.lutw.org to learn more.

BLC is a non-profit day care centre, located in Waterloo, Ontario, that provides daily care for over 100 children from infant to school age.

HATN works with communities in Mali, West Africa, and in Bolivia, South America. Among our recent activities are: - construction of two community health centers/hospitals and related support (financial, equipment, medical know-how); - implementing free medical/dental clinics and check-ups; - construction of a maternity centre and related support; - support of 3 schools with two more school construction projects in progress; - implementation of numerous water filtration systems, public latrines and educational programs on hygiene/sanitation practices; and, - education programs on irrigation and livestock management. A volunteer-based organization having no employees, HATN has been able to achieve low administration costs without sacrificing organizational effectiveness. In 2012, administration costs were less than 5% of total expenditures. To learn more, please visit www.hatn.org.

Started in 2001 by Artistic Directors Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves, Tuckamore Festival brings talented young artists and composers from across Canada and beyond to our province to practice, study, and perform. Faculty artists mentor young musicians and composers throughout a two-week mid-summer program. Outstanding guest artists from around the world arrive in St. John’s to coach these aspiring musicians and to present a superb concert series for music lovers.

The Glenn Gould Foundation will, in the spirit of Glenn Gould, inspire, support and celebrate artistic endeavour by globally implementing the Mission.

We are a group of dedicated volunteers who formed a non-profit organization to further the understanding and awareness of dyslexia, and the alternatives for coping with the challenges it can cause in society today. We are unique in supporting approaches that reach the cause of the challenges, knowing that if the reason for the challenges is removed, the challenge ceases to exist. We know that everyone has an innate love of learning and that if that learning style is honoured and nurtured; individuals will discover their talents, become empowered, and confident.

NorQuest College is Edmonton’s community college and Alberta’s largest, serving 8,500 students annually throughout the province in full-time, part-time, distance learning and regional programs. As a regional steward, we provide access to adult education in Edmonton and the surrounding region for 23 communities NorQuest College helps learners with diverse educational backgrounds complete or further their studies through foundational and continuing education programs. Our post-secondary diploma and certificate programs offer career paths in health, community studies and business. We also provide educational opportunities at the times, places and delivery formats that best meet our learners’ needs. By collaborating with business, industry, government and communities, we ensure our post-secondary education is necessary and workforce relevant. With 95% of NorQuest College graduates employed or enrolled in further education, we contribute significantly to Alberta’s growing economy.

FESA focuses on learners with the lowest levels of literacy and education. We partner with over 35 social agencies and organizations that host our programs and invite clients to our free educational sessions. We are able to target vulnerable learners facing challenges that include poverty, family violence, low-literacy, single-parenting, lack of English skills, lack of support systems, unemployment, learning disabilities, and addictions. We specialize in building confidence and overcoming barriers that prevent people from moving forward with their education. Our programs: -are adapted to reflect cross-cultural approaches and are culturally sensitive, -build parents’ literacy and learning, -help parents gain strategies to build their children’s reading and writing skills, -prepare children for school.

Since its founding in 1988, CMSF has become the leading independent granting agency for undergraduate study in Canada. Over time, it has developed a collaborative relationship with 25 universities across Canada, each of which provide tuition grants and on-campus advisers for Loran scholars (known as CMSF National Scholars until 2007). Even though the first class of Loran scholars graduated from university in 1994, Loran scholars have already carved out distinguished careers both in Canada and abroad.

The Military Museums is dedicated to representing Canada's navy, army, and air force and educating the public, particularly youth, about Canada's military.