Alberta Women’s Science Network (AWSN) – Committee Members (Multiple Positions)
AWSN is seeking individuals to serve on our committees who are interested in advocating for and contributing to the advancement of diverse representation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) organizations across Alberta. We are working toward enabling a culture of equity…
The Alberta Lung – Board of Directors (3 Positions)
Incorporated in 1939, Alberta Lung (“ALA”) mission is “saving lungs to save lives” we lead in respiratory health, connecting, advocating and engaging community members to support better lung health for all. We raise money for research, prevention, and support of those 1 in 5 Canadians suffering from some form of lung disease and their families….
Rowan House Society – Board of Directors
Domestic violence and abuse are at epidemic levels in Alberta, with one in three individuals experiencing violence and abuse in their lifetime. Rates of police reported intimate partner violence and abuse experienced by rural women in Canada are 75% higher than those for urban women. All Albertans are impacted by domestic abuse; its…
Vibrant Communities Calgary – Board of Directors
VCC is a non-profit organization that works collaboratively with stakeholders and partners to engage Calgarians and to advocate for long-term strategies that address the root causes of poverty in Calgary. VCC is the steward of the Enough for All Strategy, working to make poverty history in Calgary. It aims to ensure that Calgary is a strong…
Habilitas Foundation – Board of Directors
Habilitas Foundation is directed by a board of up to 15 directors holding oversight accountability for the organization’s mandate, brand strength, fundraising, fiscal accountability, health, and safety, and more. The Board guides strategic direction, hires and evaluates the CEO, and provides governance oversight to the day-to-day operations. …
Diefenbunker – Board of Directors
The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack….
Facs Foundation – Board of Directors (Multiple Positions)
Since 1991, FACS Foundation has supported Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region with grants for programs and services not possible with government funding. The Foundation is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and keeping children with their families in their communities…
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society – Board of Directors (Multiple Positions)
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society, established in 1980 (“Discovery House”) provides a
continuum of care to women and their children fleeing domestic violence. The Society facilitates transitional
housing – offering longer-term, safe places for women and children…
Cultural Connections Institute – The Learning Exchange (CCI-LEX) – Board Members (Multiple Positions)
Cultural Connections Institute – The Learning Exchange (CCI-LEX) provides accessible English language classes for adult newcomers with an emphasis on community-building and cultural exchange. A registered charity in downtown Edmonton, we have been changing the lives of thousands of newcomers since 2003….
LIFT Impact Partners – Board of Directors (Multiple Positions)
LIFT Impact Partners is a national non-profit organization dedicated to building a truly inclusive Canada where all communities and people thrive. We address systemic and emergent social issues facing vulnerable populations by bolstering and elevating the right Social Purpose Organizations (SPOs) with one goal in mind: meaningful employment…
