Weston Family Foundation

We’re growing! The Weston Family Foundation is hiring for an exciting new role, the Social Media and Digital Communications Specialist.   If you’re a digital maven with 1-3 years work experience, doing all things social media, email marketing, graphic design and website content, we want to hear from you!   We offer a friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture, a hybrid workplace, and more!   Interested? Apply Now:

Focused ultrasound therapy could be a game changer for conditions like Alzheimer’s thanks to Sunnybrook, Nir Lipsman and Kullervo Hynynen. We are incredibly proud to have been a major funder of this innovative and revolutionary technology that has opened new possibilities for treating complex brain conditions. https://lnkd.in/gyMwEjrF

Supporting Canada’s brightest minds in northern research! The Weston Family Awards in Northern Research (WFANR) have helped empower over 350 early-career scientists dedicated to understanding and protecting Canada’s northern ecosystems since 2007. "I would like to thank the communities of Mittimatalik, Ikpiarjuq, and Igloolik, where I had the privilege of conducting fieldwork during my Masters. It has been a pleasure to meet, work with, and learn from the local Inuit, since none of what we do would be possible without their collaboration and support." Caila Kucheravy, University of Manitoba Master's Winner, 2023 (Demographics and population structure of killer whales seasonally present in the eastern Canadian Arctic.) Are you next? Apply now to join this prestigious community, shaping a better tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/gxTuEhZq #NorthernResearch #Biodiversity #North #WestonFamilyAwards #Conservation #Funding #UManitoba #CanadianArctic #CanadaNorth

Are you an organizational pro who is passionate about philanthropy and supporting the wellbeing of Canadians? We’re looking for a Grants and Operations Manager to cover a parental leave contract. If you are: - An experienced manager with a background in grants coordination and familiarity reporting to a Board of Directors - Someone with exceptional attention to detail and relationship building/communication skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office, as well as experienced with grants management software (e.g. SmartSimple)   Then we want to hear from you!   Apply now: 

It’s #WorldSoilDay, and Canadian agricultural producers navigate the complexities of soil health every day! 🌎 Join us in celebrating Greenbelt Foundation, Dr. David Burton from Dalhousie University, SOILS AT GUELPH, The Resilience Institute, Assiniboine Community College Foundation, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, Farming Smarter, Dr. Melissa Arcand, who are leading the way toward building the information, tools and resources we need to measure, monitor and manage Canada’s landscape below ground. #SoilHealth #Soil Image Credit: The Greenbelt Foundation 

It’s Women’s Brain Health Day. Did you know that two-thirds of Canadian seniors with dementia are women? As a foundation that funds research into neurodegenerative diseases of aging, it’s important to recognize the prevalence and impact of dementia that is uniquely experienced by women.   Dr. Cindy Barha at University of Calgary is investigating women's brain health through her project titled “Prescribing movement to promote brain health in perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women”.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQZuVx4W   Women's Brain Health Initiative Hotchkiss Brain Institute Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada

Interested in applying for the Weston Family Awards in Northern Research? Attend our webinar tomorrow! Join David Bysouth, Program Manager, Northern Science and Research, to learn about the program details and requirements. He’ll also provide tips to improve your application and answer questions about the process. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gHKJ-Nwq

⏰ Northern Conservation Program applications close today at 3 p.m. ET! ⏰ This program is all about applied conservation led by Indigenous communities and partners, and is a unique opportunity to impact biodiversity efforts in the North. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gaJ4Vqdi

It’s #NationalPhilanthropyDay. The Weston Family Foundation invests in innovation and learning in Health and Landscapes to deliver measurable impacts to the well-being of Canadians. We take a spark, shepherd, scale approach to ensure the best ideas have the best chance of success. When it comes to grant-making, our philosophy is straight-forward – we fund research and initiatives that we believe will have actual, measurable impact. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gESGAYGw

Thinking about applying for the Northern Conservation Program? You have two weeks left! ⏳ With up to $1.5 million dollars available in funding per project, you could have a real impact on conservation in the North. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gHAbDnxV