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Yukon Spirit in Action
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Yukon Spirit in Action is a celebration of community wellness, prosperity and support. Our airline's roots are in the north, but our operation touches many throughout western Canada and beyond.
Having served numerous northern districts throughout our operational history, Air North, Yukon's Airline has developed an understanding of the value of community, and we believe in the extraordinary power and strength that partnerships bring. We all benefit from living and working in strong communities that offer opportunities for economic growth, employment, education, advancing culture, and for living well.
Above all, Yukon Spirit in Action is founded on the belief of kindness. |
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In 2007, Air North contributed 400+ donations to many community activities and events. Throughout our history, we have supported advancements in educational, economic, social and cultural opportunities for Yukoners.
We are committed to being a key contributor to the well-being of our northern communities through our community sponsorship programs and the volunteer contributions of our employees. As well, with our expanded operations outside the Yukon in British Columbia and Alberta we are creating more community connectedness between the Yukon and these regions.
Here are some organizations Air North has recently partnered with:
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Porter Creek Venturers
Through Air North's sponsorship, five participants plus one Venturer advisor were able to attend the Centennial Celebration of Scouts Canada at the 11th Annual Canadian Jamboree at Camp Tamaracouta in Milles Isels, Quebec, July 25 to August 2, 2007, all within the Venturers fundraised budget. We sent them off with wishes of good times and a reminder that no matter what anybody says, there is no such thing as too many campfire smores! |
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Yukon Running Organizations - BMO Vancouver Marathon
Members representing the Mayo Midnight Sun Running Club, Yukon River Trail Marathon, Yukon Arctic Ultra, Yukon Gold Ultra & Klondike Road Relay participated in the BMO Vancouver Marathon and Trade Show. Over 1000 people visited the Yukon booth. Promotional items included a Yukon running guide plus Air North and visitor promotional information. This initiative will help attract more runners to participate in the above-noted running events in the future. |
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Skills Canada Yukon
Skills/Compétences Canada is a national, not for profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies to Canadian youth. Skills Canada Yukon works to engage Yukon youth in understanding the many opportunities, benefits and rewards of skilled trade and technology careers. Improving the expertise and confidence of youth pursuing technical careers benefits us all. Working with Air North has ensured that a strong Skills Team Yukon is able to travel to the Canadian National Skills Competitions held annually across Canada. We would like to congratulate our medal winners and thank each and every competitor for their dedication, hard work and determination in their training and their performance. |
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Air North has also been actively growing our community by participating in the following events:
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Calgary, Alberta |
- Calgary Airline Operators Commission - 10th Annual Golf Tournament
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Dawson City, Yukon |
- Canadian Cancer Society – Relay for Life
- Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government - Moosehide Gathering
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Edmonton, Alberta |
- Strolley Children's Hospital Foundation - Snowflake Gala
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Inuvik, Northwest Territories |
- Great Northern Arts Festival
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Old Crow, Yukon |
- Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation - National Health & Wellness Week
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Vancouver, British Columbia |
- Variety - The Children's Charity - 25th Annual Variety Auction
- Make-A-Wish-Foundation Gala
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Watson Lake, Yukon |
- Watson Lake Ski Club - Christmas Auction
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Whitehorse, Yukon |
- Canadian Cancer Society – Relay for Life
- Kwanlin Dun First Nations - Na'Kwa'Ta'Ku Potlatch House Celebration
- Porter Creek Senior Secondary - Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Yukon Hospital Foundation - NorthwesTel Festival of Trees
- Yukon Council on Disability - 5th Annual Disability Awareness Expo
- Yukon Teacher's Association - White Ribbon Campaign
- Substance Free Grad
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Areas of Focus
Safe and healthy living, healthy community and lifelong learning are at the core of our program that includes 3 distinct focal points:
- Activities ensuring that safety remains our #1 focus. This includes the safety and well-being of our people, customers and community, and of course, the safe operation of equipment.
- Activities promoting and fostering youth in education, sport and/or culture.
- Activities promoting or fostering healthy communities.
Air North, Yukon's Airline has 4 ways of contributing to its communities:
- Through our "Gifts In-Kind" program (see below).
- We partner with our employees to support a variety of community agencies, charities or not-for-profit programs. i.e. Run-For-Mom.
- We support employee volunteerism through encouragement and internal initiatives.
- Through our in-flight recycling program.
Air North realizes the north creates its own set of challenges for charities and not-for-profits alike. We also understand we are in a position to ensure access to fair market air transportation pricing. Therefore, we believe by combining the aforementioned four ways of contributing to our communities, and by ensuring fair market pricing, this combination makes good sense - both from a business and a human perspective. Our employees think it's important too. We all benefit from living and working in healthy, vibrant communities.
Funding Guidelines
We apply the following criteria to funding requests that fit within our current focus areas:
- The number of people from the community likely to benefit from the proposed project or program.
Funding requests of the following nature will not be considered:
- Air North only provides cash sponsorship or donations through our in-flight recycling program
- Trips, tours, conferences, and travelling expenses
- Initiatives that benefit only one or a few people
- Advertising
- For-profit organizations
- Programs or services outside of our current focus areas
- Political fundraisers
- Film, video, television and book productions
- Projects or events "after the fact".
Gifts In-Kind
Through our "Gifts In-Kind" program, we assist not-for-profit organizations through the allocation of Travel Certificates. These are typically used as raffle or auction items, or used to help offset the cost of travel for keynote speakers, for example, who are travelling to conduct workshops.
The Gifts In-Kind program is subject to availability of resources and is evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Funding Applications
How do I submit an application?
Due to the nature of our evaluation process, we ask that all applications be forwarded via email. We do accept applications via fax or regular mail, however, please be advised the evaluation process cannot start until all information is received.
What information is to be included in the submission?
We ask that you try and touch on one or as many of the following points as possible as the more information we receive about your organization and request, the quicker we'll be able to respond.
Volunteers
Air North encourages employees to get involved within the communities they live and work. Employees interested in pursuing volunteer opportunities typically do so through local volunteer organizations.
Contact Information
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Air North, Yukon's Airline
150 Condor Road
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6E6
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