The Pinawa Foundation, in partnership with the Pinawa Public Library, is very proud to be a recipient of a 2026 Canada Post Community Foundation grant for $5,000. The funds will be used for a project to expand youth access to digital library resources by purchasing ebooks and audiobooks selected to support learning and engagement. Each […]
Pinawa Foundation at the Pinawa Birthday Parade
July 22, 2026
The Pinawa Foundation partnered with our Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Group to participate in Birthday Parade on July 18th. Thanks to the YIP ladies, we handed out over 10 kg of candy as we strolled the parade route behind our decorated truck. Thank you to Board members Kate Kaminski and Kristen Ticknor for organizing our […]
Pinawa Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships
July 22, 2026
The Pinawa Foundation awards two scholarships each year at Pinawa Secondary School (PSS) graduation ceremony. The Pinawa Foundation Citizenship Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, is awarded to a student who has demonstrated an active interest and involvement in supporting their school community, as well as the community beyond the walls of PSS, through volunteerism, […]
Pinawa Foundation Awards 2026 Thomas Sill Grants
June 10, 2026
The Thomas Sill Foundation was founded in 1987 through the last will of Thomas Sill, a chartered accountant from Manitoba. The Thomas Sill Foundation provided support for charitable initiatives throughout Manitoba for over 35 years. At the end of 2023, the Foundation ceased operations, but the board of directors wanted to continue supporting Manitoba. The […]
Pinawa Foundation Receives Grant for the Pinawa Public Library
The Pinawa Foundation, in collaboration with the Winnipeg Foundation, has awarded a 2026 Literacy for Life Grant to the Pinawa Public Library. This grant, valued at $3,420, is provided by an endowment fund that supports family literacy programs across Manitoba. The fund was created in 2003 by the Winnipeg Foundation, Literacy Partners of Manitoba, and […]