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Our mission embraces our ideals. It provides a direction for change, a foundation for the formulation of policy, and a philosophy for the conduct of our affairs.

Founded by its current artistic director Scott Leithead, the Kokopelli Choir Association has been providing quality choral music performance and instruction in the Edmonton area and beyond since its inception in 1996. Over the years, the association has grown from a single youth choir to a family of 4 choirs; with each choir focusing on bringing spirit and artistic integrity to their performances. Kokopelli, the original youth choir, with members ranging in age from 14 to 24; Òran, which includes new members as well as past Kokopelli members aged 20 years and older; Shumayela, an apprentice choir with members in the 10 – 14 year old age group; and Kikimasu, our newest addition with singers aged 8 to 12. The choir is known for their unique style of presentation, which combines high quality musical delivery and artistic staging. The choirs have a diverse repertoire, ranging from canonical repertoire to avant garde contemporary works and African traditional pieces.

Cape Jourimain Nature Centre makes connections for people, engaging and exciting them about environmental conservation. Through our programs, we make the link between the natural and human environments, between our actions and their consequences, and between the past, present and future. We also offer, as part of our mandate, tourism related services by acting as both a tourist destination and a brief stop over for tourists traveling within the Maritimes.

The Democracy Education Network (DEN) coordinates educational programs that teach Canadians how to be effective advocates for their concerns as participants in government and big business decision-making processes. DEN is a registered research and education charity incorporated federally in September 1993 (Charitable Registration Number 88604 4999 RR 0001). DEN also teaches governments how to engage Canadians in meaningful and respectful ways when making decisions or policy changes. DEN is non-partisan and supported by donations from Canadians and grants from foundations.

Newfoundland and Labrador Laubach Literacy Council Inc. is a registered, volunteer charitable organization that aids in the development of Laubach Literacy Councils in the province. We provide free, confidential tutoring to adults in reading, writing and numeracy skills. Training is provided to tutors in keeping with Laubach standards. The NLLLC, in association with local Laubach Councils, recruits and trains tutors recruits learners recruits and trains trainers provides ongoing support for our learners, tutors and trainers provides training through seminars, workshops and conferences promotes lifelong learning provides free resource materials supports all literacy programs endorsed by NLLLC

We are a global community of dedicated volunteers, creating opportunities for all ages to experience the excitement and enrichment of cultural diversity through our educational programmes. We are founded on our belief that peace is possible through friendship - and that the real difference can be made by starting with children. Our values are -Friendship -Inclusiveness -Enthusiasm -Engagement -Cooperation CISV provides a range of unique, education group activities, which develop cross-cultural understanding in children, youth and adults from around the world. By encouraging respect for cultural difference and the development of self-awareness, CISV empowers each participant to incorporate these values into their lives as they become global citizens and strive for a more peaceful world. Although CISV is a fun and an exciting experience, there is a lot more to it than just that. Our multicultural programmes are based on sound educational principles and objectives.

The Fauna Foundation is a privately run, government-certified, non-profit organization committed to issues of animal welfare and is currently home to 12 former biomedical laboratory chimpanzees. Adopt-a-Chimp is a fundraising program that raises money for enrichment of their lives.

The Galiano Conservancy Association is a community-based non-profit society and registered charity founded in 1989 and dedicated to protecting the natural and human environment of Galiano Island, British Columbia. The Conservancy is one of BC's first land trusts, and owns and protects several environmentally sensitive properties on Galiano. We also provide a variety of environmental education programs, and have active projects in the areas of conservation mapping and ecological restoration. In addition we maintain an extensive library and resource collection to which the public has access.

Established in 1997, the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a non-profit, charitable society that advances sustainability in the communities of the Fraser River Basin and beyond. FBC is led by 36 directors from the four orders of government (federal, provincial, local and First Nations) and from the private sector and civil society. FBC helps others work together on solutions to sustainability issues and conflicts. Over the past 10 years, the Council has helped facilitate multiple collaborative processes and, with its partners, has tackled a diversity of sustainability initiatives. These include programs on flood hazard and debris management, aboriginal and non-aboriginal relations, strengthening communities, climate change action, greening of BC fleets, healthy watersheds, sustainable fisheries, control of invasive plants, sustainability reporting and education.

The Edmonton Valley Zoo Revitalization Project has already begun with Phase I: a new Arctic Shores Exhibit opened in 2012 and Phase II: a new Entry Plaza and Wander currently under construction this year. “Nature’s Wild Backyard” will be Phase III of the revitalization and the Valley Zoo Development Society has committed to raising $9 million dollars for this Phase of construction that is likely to cost over $30 million dollars. The newly revitalized zoo will be a world-class facility and a leader in education and conservation.“Nature’s Wild Backyard” will be a place where the zoo’s youngest guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal to experience the delight of watching, interacting and bonding with animals. Focused on learning through play, “NWB" will feature a make-believe veterinary hospital and underground tunnels that will allow guests to come face to face with prairie dogs and meerkats in their natural underground habitat.

C Magazine is an international art quarterly devoted to promoting critical discussion about contemporary art through in-depth essays and art criticism, interviews, artist projects and reviews. Based in Toronto, with contributors from around the world, C keeps contemporary art professionals and enthusiasts informed of significant ideas and trends in art and culture. C's publishing history is over 20 years strong, having published the first edition in 1984. Our long-term stability is dependent on the tremendous work of our volunteer board of directors, community volunteers and dedicated staff. We rely on the donations of those that support contemporary art and appreciate the need for journalistic diversity in the arts community. C magazine is published quarterly by C The Visual Arts Foundation, which has been a registered charity since 1997.

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