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Seeking Inspiration: What Canadians Can Learn from the European Philanthropic Sector
The Lawson Foundation is collaborating with The Philanthropist on a series about European philanthropy and what Canadians can learn from our European counter-parts. Check out the first article authored by the Lawson Foundation's CEO, Marcel Lauzière, on reasons why...
Call for Abstracts | Outdoor Play & Early Learning Policy Research Invitational Symposium
The Lawson Foundation will be hosting a two day symposium to support outdoor play and early learning policy in Canada from October 24-26, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The interactive symposium will provide a forum for researchers, government officials, educators,...
Who gets the last word? Lessons learned from Kenjgewin Teg at M’Chigeeng First Nation
This past spring I had the opportunity to deliver a Forest and Nature School Practitioners’ Course in partnership with Kenjgewin Teg at M'Chigeeng First Nation, on Mnidoo Mnising Manitoulin Island. Leading up to this course we had been working with the Executive...
An Impact Investing Guidebook & Resource Centre
Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) has co-sponsored the development of a new guide for foundations looking to explore the world of impact investing. The Impact Investing Guidebook for Foundations provides a comprehensive introduction to impact investing,...
Youth Voices Retreat helps sharpen our focus
Earlier this month, the Lawson Foundation brought together a diverse group of young leaders for a retreat to gather ideas and advice on how we could best support young people to connect with nature and help amplify their voices as leaders and stewards in environmental...
Emerging Leader Award Recipients Announced
The Lawson Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 60th Anniversary Emerging Leaders Awards. In 2016-2017, the Lawson Foundation is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a national family foundation. As part of this celebration the Foundation created a...