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Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity today announced the Suncor Energy Foundation has donated $10M to be dispersed over five years through Banff\u2019s Peter Lougheed\u00a0Leadership Initiative. The donation marks\u00a0one of the largest donations\u00a0ever received in the Banff Centre’s 86-year history.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this gift, our hope is more leaders have the opportunity to develop the perspectives and capabilities needed to create connections and spark a bright future for all Canadians,\u201d said\u00a0Eric Axford,\u00a0Chair of the Suncor Energy Foundation Boardin a press release statement.<\/p>\n
The funds will go to support Indigenous Leadership and Leadership for Social Impact\/Innovation programs, including research, program design and development, faculty, and scholarships for participants from remote and underserved communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis transformational gift from the Suncor Energy Foundation will empower the next generation of leaders to move communities forward, and help them navigate a wide spectrum of social, economic, and environmental conditions that are becoming more complex in today\u2019s society,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Janice Price,\u00a0President and CEO of Banff Centre.<\/p>\n
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