Whistler's Community-Driven Data Program
Whistler’s Vital Signs uses local knowledge to measure the vitality of our community and support action.
Local data gathered through the program is used to support evidence-based, locally relevant solutions to improve the quality of life at the community level.
Whistler’s Vital Signs aims to inspire civic engagement, to provide focus for public debate, and to help a range of actors take action and direct resources where they will have the greatest impact.
A Vital Exploration: Sea to Sky & Howe Sound Region
Vital Conversations start here!
On October 28, 2020, Whistler’s Vital Cafe focused on Youth Health & Wellbeing one of the key pages in A Vital Exploration of the Sea to Sky and Howe Sound region.
Locally Relevant Solutions Through a Global Looking Glass
In 2017, Community Foundations of Canada started to align our national data sets with Agenda 2030, the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG framework allows Whistler to measure local data against common global indicators.
Yes, there is poverty in Whistler, but we as individuals and as a collective community have the power to help change that.
Whistler’s Vital Signs Reports
Whistler’s Vital Signs is led by local people and used by neighbours, businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups and civic leaders to learn more about Whistler’s community-based needs. The report is helpful in defining action and directing resources where it will have the greatest impact.
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Legacy Story
Peter Alder From the Early Years I was born in Basel, Switzerland on May 25, 1930 to Lucy & Charles Alder – Gaerney. After high
Media Release
In February, Sea to Sky Hospice Society became the latest charity to shape an endowment fund with Whistler Community Foundation (WCF) as a long-term investment in compassionate care for Sea to Sky residents living with life limiting illness or grief. With an initial investment of $10,000, Sea to Sky Hospice Society looks to grow the endowment and use the annual proceeds of the investment to support programs offered throughout the Sea to Sky corridor.
Grantee Highlight
Bree Thorlakson has been studying, alongside her duties as the Executive Director for PORCA, in the SFU Non-Profit Management Certificate program since receiving a leadership grant in 2020.
Whistler’s Vital Podcasts
Whistler’s Vital Podcast was born of the idea that, whether you were able to join the community at the table or not, you could still be a part of that conversation.
Episode 1: Thinking Like A Mountain with Guest Leslie Anthony
Episode 3: Yes, There IS Poverty in Whistler with Sara Jennings
Episode 4: Turning Climate Change into A Climate Of Change With Mike Douglas And Claire Ruddy
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Multiple levels of sponsorship are available. Please, connect with us, today.