Founding Partners

The Founding Partners established the fund in 2021. Members from each founding organization are represented on the ḴEL,ḴELOŦEN ȻE S,ISTEW̱ Advisory Committee and guide the activities of the fund.

Gwaii Engineering

Gwaii Engineering is an Aboriginal consulting company located in Victoria, BC. Our strategic vision is to service First Nation communities on Vancouver Island, the BC coast, and beyond. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and are registered under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. Our team of Gwaii partners have been in business together for over eight years, working in the engineering industry on Vancouver Island since 1990. 

AME Group

AME Group is a client-focused, collaborative consulting firm. Established in 2005, we have expanded our presence across Western Canada with multiple offices and a dedicated team of over 180 employees. Our offices operate seamlessly together, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, expertise exchange, and resource utilization.

We believe our projects not only create spaces for today but reflect our purpose to future generations.

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Diamond Schmitt

Diamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm based in Toronto and Vancouver, delivering architecture that empowers people, communities, and organizations to harness change for the greater public good, employing a collaborative research process to create bold designs renowned for their exceptional performance and meticulous craftsmanship.

 

Number TEN Architectural Group

Number TEN is an integrated practice of architecture, planning, strategic advisory services, interior design and visual communications. With offices in Victoria and Winnipeg, we are committed to continuous learning, sustainable design and best practices in management and production. We work with our clients in a truly collaborative way by actively listening and vigorously responding to the challenges of each project.

AES Engineering

AES Engineering is a leading Canadian consulting firm providing electrical engineering, lighting, and technology services for the built environment. Established in 2001, we have grown to over 130 people across British Columbia and Alberta while servicing clients nationwide. We provide solutions for building construction and infrastructure through mindful design and future-ready technology. Our unique approach prioritizes long-lasting sustainability, innovation, value, and well-being. Our focus is simple: We are designing a better tomorrow.

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RJC Engineers

RJC Engineers is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms specializing in structural engineering and restoration, building science, and parking planning consulting services. We are a national firm with twelve offices across Canada. Throughout our 71-year history, we have demonstrated creative thinking, prompt service, and technical excellence in the structural design of buildings. This has produced a portfolio of notable projects and an exemplary track record of repeat business. RJC is wholly owned by its principals and senior employees.

 

Victoria’s Native Friendship Centre

Victoria’s Native Friendship Centre has become a vital resource for urban Indigenous individuals and families since 1970. It is strategically positioned to play a major role in the development and implementation of urban Indigenous governance on southern Vancouver Island.

The Victoria Foundation

The Victoria Foundation has a vision to make our community stronger, and our shared quality of life better now, and for the long term. By connecting visionary donors with causes that truly matter, we’re able to make positive changes in Greater Victoria and in communities across B.C. and Canada. And we’ve been doing so since 1936. This vision is embedded in our tag line: Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter®

Cedar Donors

Cedar Donors make a commitment to donate $10,000 per year for a minimum of 3 years. They actively participate in networking events with fund applicants, and are welcomed to contribute on fund initiatives, mentorship and promotion of the fund.

Oak Donors

Our generous Oak Donors have committed to donating $5,000 per year for a minimum of 3 years. They are welcome to participate in networking events with past and present fund applicants.

GHL Consultants Ltd.

GHL Consultants is a consulting firm specializing in fire engineering and Building Code consulting, established in 1992. With over 30 years of experience, our team is renowned for professional advice and innovative solutions in fire safety and building codes. We address complex fire engineering challenges in projects from small buildings to large mixed-use developments throughout Canada. Our services include Building and Fire Code consulting, Certified Professional services, advanced CFD modeling, fire risk analysis, and structural fire engineering. Our expertise extends to objective-based Codes, providing alternative solutions to meet regulatory compliance.

Arbutus Donors

Our Arbutus Donors have pledged support and financial contribution for the continued development and success of this fund, and its recipients.

Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design Ltd.

Human Studio is a people-centric practice. We come to work every day because we believe in the difference our projects can make in people's lives and in our communities.

Individual Donors

Marie Savage

Sean Crowley

Bradley White

Scott Sinclair

Tara Plett