join us in Whitehorse, Yukon from May 13-15, 2025
As environmental funders working with our partners to effectively respond to the intensifying climate and biodiversity crises, we find ourselves navigating uncharted territory in the face of significant cultural, economic and geopolitical shifts in recent years.
EFC’s next annual conference provides a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from one of Canada’s most stunning landscapes, and the leadership of Indigenous communities that have stewarded these lands and waters for millennia, to explore how best to navigate the polarities of our current world, while building new pathways to a better world. Through connection, inspiration and mutual support, we can fortify our resolve and resilience to face the challenges ahead. Join us as we celebrate successes, explore burning questions, and strengthen the cohesiveness of this special community, as we pursue our collective vision of a safe and thriving planet that sustains all life.
Our 2025 conference will be held at Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, situated on the banks of the Chu Nínkwän (Yukon River) and centrally located in downtown Whitehorse. The Cultural Centre is a place where the Kwanlin Dün First Nation celebrates their heritage and contemporary way of life. As their ancestors did for thousands of years, they welcome visitors from near and afar to gather in their cultural home to share stories and experiences. It is the perfect location for EFC members and other funders to come together to network, learn, strategize and socialize.
Details are still being finalized, but stay tuned for updates including about a pre-conference field trip to stunning Kluane National Park and Reserve on May 12-13, 2025.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATION
For your consideration, we’ve provided travel information to help you gauge time and cost. Linked here you’ll find an overview of estimated conference travel costs and hotel block information. You’ll also find details on some of the best flight options to and from Whitehorse from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal. If there’s enough interest from those in Toronto, we’ll explore the possibility of setting up a direct Air North flight.
To support families, we are considering providing childcare during the conference.
We highly encourage you to take advantage of your time in Whitehorse by exploring additional attractions before or after the conference. A list of suggested attractions is linked here.
SPONSORS
$10,000 Premier Level
In-Kind Sponsor
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Liz Liske, Arctic Funders Collaborative, Co-chair
Louise-Hélène Villeneuve, Yukon Foundation, Co-chair
Scott Lloy, Government of New Brunswick, Co-chair
Andre Vallillee, Metcalf Foundation
Aurore Fauret, Trottier Family Foundation
Fiona Schmiegelow, Yukon University
Mary Turnipseed, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Mira Oreck, The Houssian Foundation
Phylicia Davis-Wesseling, Toronto Foundation
Steve Ellis, MakeWay