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Our mandate is five-fold: • to exhibit, collect and preserve local, regional, national and international art of the highest possible standards; • to promote visual arts in the broader community; • to provide information, education, challenge and inspiration in the visual arts; • to encourage appreciation of and participation in the visual arts; and • to provide a meeting place, facility and institution for the benefit of the citizens of Greater Vernon.

The Michener Institute is Canada's leading post-secondary educational institution for applied health sciences. Founded in 1958 and located in downtown Toronto, Michener's unique combination of theory, laboratory instruction and clinical education prepares health professionals to meet the growing demands of Canada's health care system. Michener's expertise in applied health science education is nationally and internationally renowned. We serve over 800 full-time and 4,000 continuing education students with more than 30 academic offerings, and are constantly developing new programs to meet the changing needs of Canada's health care system.

Library services are delivered through 7 branches and a virtual branch rich in digital content. Our branches provide meeting, children and study spaces, safe teen areas, public computers, programs, and over 750,000 library items. In 2012, we had 4.7 million in-branch and online visits that accounted for 4.5 million books, movies and music borrowed and 103,339 people took part in our library programs.

TIRF is a national, independent charitable road safety institute. Since its inception in 1964, TIRF has become internationally recognized for its accomplishments in identifying the causes of road crashes and developing programs and policies to address them effectively. Our work in reducing the risks for young drivers through such measures as graduated licensing, and our work on reducing the problems of drinking and driving through such measures as ignition interlocks and graduated penalties has won international acclaim. Other areas where TIRF’s work is reducing deaths and injuries include driver improvement programs, motorcycle safety, driver education and training, elderly road users and bicycle safety.

Since 1927, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has offered empowering, supportive programs and services to the community of Little Burgundy in South-West Montreal. Visit our website for further details www.tyndalestgeorges.com

The U'mista Cultural Society was incorporated under the British Columbia Societies Act on March 22, 1974. Since that time, it has worked towards fulfilling the mandate to ensure the survival of all aspects of cultural heritage of the Kwakwaka'wakw. To facilitate the accomplishment of this mandate, the Board of Directors, composed of any person who is an individual, family of honorary member and can trace ancestry to a member of any tribe of the Kwakwaka'wakw, is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring all policy.

St. Andrew's is recognized by the United Church as the primary centre for theological education and ordination in the Prairie region. It offers theological education and training to candidates for ministry, to lay people interested in theological studies, and to people in the ministry seeking further education. Historically St. Andrew's has always been a cradle of Prairie contextual theology emphasizing the study of scripture, theology, history, ethics, education, and pastoral care with careful attention to the significance of the gospel for the cultural, economic, and political realities facing the people of the prairies.

Unity Kitchener, originally founded as a Religious Science Church in 1971, became a Unity organization in 1977. Unity Kitchener offers Sunday services, as well as an internet podcast. In addition, Unity Kitchener offers a variety of classes, social activities and special events to support individuals in the spiritual development. An inspirational message is available 24/7 at 519 894-1521. Our spiritual social action work features "Walls of Art" providing themed and juried art shows of local artists in support of local charities as well as our "Fifth Sunday Champion" which is a local charitable organization chosen by the congregation to support with 4% of our income over a 3 month period along with coordinating an activity to support their work.

Federated with University of Ottawa since 1965, Saint Paul University is endowed with both a civil (1866) and a pontifical (1889) charter. Through its four faculties, it contributes with creative drive to humanizing society: • Cannon Law • Human Sciences • Philosophy • Theology

UNB is New Brunswick’s largest, and one of North America’s oldest, public universities. Our legacy is strong, and our future is bright as we continue our commitment to advance the social, economic, and cultural development of our province, our nation, and our world. Our university is a community of educators and innovators, united by our shared belief in the power of higher education and academic excellence. With over 12,500 students enrolled on our two New Brunswick campuses as well as satellite campuses around the globe, we at UNB take seriously our leadership role in promoting discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our academic programs are engaging, challenging and relevant, enabling us to develop critical and creative thinkers who take calculated risks, contribute to positive change, and harness innovation in their organizations and communities.

UPEI's 200-member faculty provides a rich blend of academic programs in Arts, Science, Business, Education, Nursing, and Veterinary Medicine to just over 4,000 full- and part-time students. Graduate programs (Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, Island Studies, and Education), internship opportunities, and exchange programs are offered in addition to a wide selection of courses coordinated by the Centre for Life-Long Learning and other departments. Building upon the academic traditions of its predecessor institutions, Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's University, UPEI explores innovative methods of teaching and features a strong network of faculty, staff, and student researchers in every discipline.

St. Jerome's University, situated in the heart of the University of Waterloo campus, is a public Catholic university federated with the University of Waterloo. St. Jerome's registers full-time and part-time students in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Mathematics. Teaching excellence and undergraduate education are our highest priorities. St. Jerome's offers our students a wide range of courses informed by the latest scholarly research and supports their educational efforts with academic counselling, scholarships and bursaries, administrative services, library resources, information technology, and residences. St. Jerome's is also the centre for a vibrant Catholic community serving the campus and the region.