Rotary Club of Yellowknife and Rotary Club of Yellowknife True North brought the citizens of our city together to celebrate Canada Day. Our parade had 29 entries, along with our Colour Party, RCMP, NWT Pipe Band, JTFN, Commissioner Kisoun, MLA's, Mayor and Councillors. Luckily we had an overcast, although a bit smoky, 28 degree day for all. We were treated to colourful floats, energetic walking youth groups, dancers, cyclist, along with many variations of vehicles and a strong representation of our diverse population. Judging for the 29 entries was performed by Rotarian Wayne Guy and Friend Bruce Valpy who methodically graded all entries based on their theme integration, visual appeal and originality. Check out our Rotary Club of Yellowknife Facebook page or Instagram @rotary_club_yellowknife for more information on the categories and winners. This is all possible due to our devoted volunteers and friends from both Rotary Clubs. Well Done! All possible due to YOUR help!
On March 5-8, 2026, Rotary Club of Yellowknife and Rotary True North hosted the 63rd Annual Rotary District 5360/5370 Curling Bonspiel.
This bonspiel is a cherished tradition, bringing together Rotarians from across Western Canada in a celebration of fellowship, fun, and friendly competition. More importantly, the 2026 event served a meaningful cause – our youth! This event raised $27,000 and all proceeds are going into our local Rotary youth development programs and initiatives.
The bonspiel was a huge success with 14 clubs from Alberta, BC and NWT consisting of 74 curlers and 14 guests.
Yellowknife citizens as a whole rolled up their generous volunteer sleeves in the areas of hospitality, expertise in bonspiel logistics and local business' opened their wallets to help kick this wonderful event off.
On behalf of both Clubs, we extend warm and gratifying accolades to our many volunteers and generous funding donators. WE could not have done this without YOU!
On November 6, 2025 at our weekly Rotary meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming two Inductees to our Club. In the photo (left to right), Inductee Dawinder Kaur with sponsor Charles Tolley and Inductee Roland-Eric Rakotomena with sponsor Austin Marshall. Our club is one of service to Yellowknife and we welcome new members. Please email us at rotary.yellowknife@gmail.com for expression of interest or questions.
At our weekly Thursday meeting, Ms. Gayla Thunstrom, President of the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) presented a generous $15,000 cheque to Austin Marshall, President of the Rotary Club of Yellowknife. This cheque goes a long way to ensure that the children of Weledeh and Mildred Hall schools receive healthy snacks each school day throughout the year. Thanks to UNW’s generosity, Inders' Independent Grocer's careful selection and support and the many Rotarians who deliver the snacks, it is possible for us to provide this important nutritional boost to each child's learning capabilities. For more than 20 years, the children, their families and staff continue to express their thanks to UNW for making the Rotary Snack Program possible. 
Rotarian Stef Van Nieuwkerke and his wife, Rotary Genk Club, District 2140, Zone 7 joined us for our weekly meeting on Thursday, September 4th. Depicted is a photo of Stef and Austin Marshall exchanging club banners.
Lydia Tussy, Rotary Club of Kampala, Uganda attended two of our weekly Rotarian Meetings in our Rotary Park on July 3rd and 10th following her attendance to the recent International Rotary Convention in Calgary. Lydia shared information about their initiatives which included co-sponsoring the construction and operation of the Kampala Health Centre and their immunization programs. Enclosed are photos of our Rotarians in attendance with Lydia and Brian George, Treasurer presenting Rotary Club of Yellowknife memorabilia.
The Rotary Club of Yellowknife acknowledges that we are located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and more recently, the homeland of the North Slave Métis. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada.
'Service Above Self'
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