Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference
The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference brings together Canada’s emerging leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education and the cultural sector for a unique two-week experience aimed at broadening their perspectives on work, leadership, their communities and their county. Conference members come from different regions, different perspectives and different careers. Learn more: https://www.leadershipcanada.ca/
Ajuinnata: the Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness
Strengthening community-led mental wellness across the Canadian North The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to announce Ajuinnata: The Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness, a new long-term project created in collaboration with the Right Honourable Mary Simon and inspired by her deep commitment to mental health and wellness. “Ajuinnata” is an Inuktitut word meaning “never give up” or “persevere,” reflecting the strength, resilience, […]
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Catapult Canada
About Catapult The Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada initiative strengthens access to learning for young people across the country. The program supports youth-serving organizations that help young people pursue education, develop new skills and explore early career pathways. Catapult’s vision is for every young person in Canada to achieve their learning goals and participate fully […]
Ingenious+
Ingenious+ gives youth in Canada aged 14 to 18 the opportunity to innovate for good, and to share strategies for improving our world.
Governor General’s Innovation Awards
Program Details The Governor General’s Innovation Awards (GGIA) recognizes Canada’s highest level of achievement in innovation. The purpose of the GGIAs is to inspire Canadians to embrace innovation and to emulate innovative, entrepreneurial risk-takers who have developed new or better ways of creating value and who are having a meaningful impact on our quality of […]
Forum for Young Canadians
Program Details The Forum for Young Canadians brings together young people from across the country to deepen their understanding of Canadian democratic institutions and to grow their commitment to civic engagement. Forum activities include in-person opportunities to learn about Canada’s range of public institutions and the functioning of our parliamentary democracy; a virtual symposium for […]
The Michener Award
The Michener Award celebrates and honours outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. Established in 1971 by the late Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974, it is Canada’s premier journalism award. Since its inception, a rich variety of news organizations have had their […]
Canadian Innovation Week
Program Details Canadian Innovation Week focuses on how we make our communities and our world a better place and inspire the next generation of innovators. Organizations and individuals from coast to coast to coast come together every year to share stories of inspiring Canadian innovators and innovations that are changing the world one idea at […]
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
Program Details The Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program is centred around leadership development and community engagement achieved through educational exchange and real-world experience. This prestigious program is helping to form students and researchers into global citizens. They join a global community of Queen Elizabeth Scholars to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on meaningful initiatives. […]