Funded 2003-2011
The Olive is a non-profit editorial collective established by students and former students at the University of Alberta in 2000 to provide a regular and consistent forum for poetry in Edmonton. The mandate of the organization is to feature local writers and poets from across Canada. The Olive fosters an environment where local writers and poetry enthusiasts can interact with artists from the larger literary community.
Funded 2002-2003
Track-tion is a sports event for persons with mental disabilities. Competitors are matched with individuals called “counselors” (somewhat similar to the camp counselor concept) who will spend the day with them providing support and friendship. Some of the sporting activities are open to the counselors as well, and everyone participates in the leisure and social activities together.
Funded 2002-2004
UCAWAR intends to create public space to debate and
share information about democratic, humanitarian and
egalitarian alternatives to war, militarization, and racism
through actions like teach-ins, read-ins, theatrical agitation,
and creating and reproducing antiwar publications for
schools.
Funded 2003-2012
The U of A Women’s Centre exists to provide a supportive environment for education, networking and organizing around women-specific issues within the campus community and beyond. It is a space dedicated to community building and activism, supporting women and women-positive groups to connect, dialogue, organize and create around issues and ideas. The Centre offer funding and administrative resources to support groups in carrying out their projects.
Funded 2003-2004
YAP’s objectives are to recruit and train new volunteers and conduct anti-racism education workshops. YAP volunteers are committed to mobilizing other youth.
