About Us
The Chawkers Foundation was created in 1988 with a sole donation from Charles and Joey Alexander, residents of Montréal and Les Cantons de l’Est. They had a simple vision of helping good people do good work, and they had interests in, among others, the environment and education.
Our Support: Case Study
Nature Canada created the Women for Nature mentorships in 2018 to accelerate conservation by supporting a new generation of talented leaders. The Chawkers Foundation funded the initial phases of this innovative and practical program that has more than tripled in size. It will welcome its 6th cohort of mentors and mentees from across Canada this year.
Our Funding Streams
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2024 Project Grant Recipients
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Our Support: Case Study
In 2003 we committed to providing the funding necessary to launch the Walrus Magazine, with a mandate to promote educational discourse about matters vital to Canadians. In recognition of the key role that the media play in supporting an informed citizenship.