Stories of Impact

Award, Donor Story

Award to support northern students of Physical Therapy at UNBC

Lesley Schwab beams as she describes what it means to be a physical therapist, “It’s someone who loves life, they love helping people – and they want to show people how to love life.” That passion... more
African Field School Inspires Nursing Student

The days were filled listening and talking with Zambian local experts from diverse stakeholder groups that included community service provision professionals and volunteers. The stories... more
Athletics, Award

Donor support inspires athletes’ success

The support from donors is so instrumental in the success of UNBC student-athletes, says Emily Aase, who spent five years on the women’s basketball team as a student-athlete. “Their continued support... more
Aboriginal, Award, Future Leaders

Award provides last-minute boost

The semester was fast approaching and Sara-Lynn Harding was in a bind. Entering her final year of studies for her undergraduate degree in Public Administration and Community Development at the... more
Opportunity Fund, Experiential Learning

An Educational Experience

For two weeks in May under the hot African sun in Zambia, Hannah Magee learned about major health issues and gained insight into analyzing health situations, and how people come together to plan,... more
Award, Student

Pathway for health-care education in the North

For students with dreams of a career in health care but who face financial challenges, the road to becoming a doctor, physiotherapist or other health professional can be very difficult, if not... more
Donor Story

Collaborating to Improve Patient Care

With the swipe of a finger, registered nurse Kyla Redlon can change the heart sounds of a simulated patient, making it easier for her to lead training sessions for nurses at Northern... more