News & Announcements
Asper-HUJI Innovate Announces Joint Winners of the 2024 Asper Prize
Asper-HUJI Innovate Announces Winner of the 2023 Asper Prize
Twentieth Anniversary of Announcement to Create the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Retirement of Moe Levy, Executive Director of The Asper Foundation
Babs Asper Celebrated and Recognized on International Women’s Day
The Asper Foundation Makes Landmark Donation to the Montreal Holocaust Museum
The Asper Foundation Sponsors Women’s Canadian Tour by Jerusalem Business Development Center
January 7, 2023 – Women leaders from the Jerusalem Business Development Center (MATI) will participate in a cross-Canada tour sponsored by The Asper Foundation on April 30-May 12 to tell their story, and through them, the story of Jerusalem. MATI is part of the Shared Living HUB, a coalition of organizations founded by The Jerusalem Foundation that work together to meet the challenges of a multi-dimensional society. For more information, please see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
Anita Wortzman Named as President of The Asper Foundation
December 5, 2022 – The Asper Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Wortzman as President. Please click here, here, and here for more information.
The Asper Foundation Announces $10,000 Donation to Manitoba Harvest
December 2, 2022 – On December 2, CBC Manitoba presents Make the Season Kind, a day of programming in support of Harvest Manitoba. The Asper Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 donation in support of Harvest Manitoba’s important work.
The Asper Foundation Announces Major Gift to Maccabi World Union
July 17, 2022 – The Asper Foundation announced a major gift of $2,500,000 US to Maccabi World Union (MWU), one the world’s largest and oldest Jewish and Zionist organizations. The gift will be used to support MWU’s new Asper Maccabi House, opening later this year, which will operate global education and leadership training initiatives as well as a new Museum of Jewish Sports. Please click here, here, here, and here for more information.
The Asper Foundation to Receive Winnipeg Folk Festival’s Highest Honour
July 6, 2022 – The Asper Foundation is being recognized with the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s Glass Banjo Award which recognizes volunteers, supporters, partners and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to making the long-running festival so successful. For more information, please see here.
The Asper Foundation Announces $400,000 Gift for Food Aid
July 6, 2022 – The Asper Foundation announced a gift of $400,000 to the Canadian Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation. The donation establishes The Asper Foundation Food Project which provides food security assistance through 11,500 food baskets being distributed to families of asylum seekers in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality is matching this support which doubles the number of families being provided with food aid.
The Asper Foundation Announces $100,000 gift to The Jerusalem Foundation of Canada
July 5, 2022 – The Asper Foundation announced a gift of $100,000 to The Jerusalem Foundation of Canada in support of the Canada Community and Culture Fund and Pathway Project in Jerusalem, Israel. For more information, please see here and here.
Asper-HUJI Innovate Announces Winner of the Asper Prize
June 14, 2022 – Asper-HUJI Innovate announced the winner of the inaugural Asper Prize as Kinoko-Tech, a company focused on generating tasty, healthy and nutritious food that provides an ecologically-friendly protein source. For more information, please see here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Dedication of the Moses and Barbara Levy Conference Hall at the Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada
June 13, 2022 – The Moses and Barbara Levy Conference Hall was dedicated at the Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada. See invite here and click here to watch a video of the dedication ceremony.
The Asper Foundation Supports JDC Stem for All Program
June 12, 2022 – The Asper Foundation announced its support of the STEM For All program which is administered by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). For more information, please see here.
The Asper Foundation Enhances Green Learning Spaces
June 12, 2022 – The Asper Foundation announced its enhanced support of the Green Learning Spaces program. For more information, please see here.
David Asper Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from University of Manitoba
June 8, 2022 – The University of Manitoba conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on David Asper at the university’s 143rd spring convocation.
Click here – David Asper and David Milgaard to receive honorary degrees at 141st spring convocation (U of M Today Alumni, Jan. 31, 2020)
Click here – Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022 (U of M Today Alumni, May 30, 2022)
Click here – 2022 Spring Convocation – Honourary Degree Recipients: David Milgaard & David Asper (University of Manitoba – YouTube , June 8, 2022)
Click here – Community leaders David Asper, Harvey and Sandra Secter among the honourees at recent University of Manitoba convocation (Jewish Post & News, 6/22/22)
Establishment of The Asper Clean Water Fund at Tel Aviv University
June 8, 2022 – The Asper Foundation announced a gift of over $400,000 US to the Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University to establish The Asper Clean Water Fund at Tel Aviv University (TAU). The Fund is delivered through TAU’s Water Energy Lab which further develops technology that produces safe drinking water in the developing world. For more information, please see here.
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University and The Philanthropists Present: The Hidden Art of Giving: In Conversation with Gail Asper
June 1, 2022 – Gail Asper, President and Trustee of The Asper Foundation, will be featured in the June 14 episode of The Philanthropists, a new video series presented by Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University which delves into the lives of those who give, exploring their sense of purpose and what makes giving meaningful. For more information and to watch the June 14 episode when it is posted, please see here.
Dedication of Asper-HUJI Innovate and Bestowing of the Asper Prize
May 30, 2022 – On June 12, 2022, Asper-HUJI Innovate will be dedicated and the inaugural Asper Prize will be bestowed. For more information, please see here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Gail Asper and Michael Paterson Named as 2022 JNF Canada Negev Gala Honourees
May 26, 2022 – Gail Asper and Michael Paterson have been named the 2022 JNF Canada Negev Gala honourees in support of The Climate Solutions Prize. A portion of the proceeds will support the World’s Jewish Museum and Jewish Child and Family Service. For more information, please see here, here, here, here, and here.
Establishment of The Asper Center for Zionist Education at Shalem College
January 3, 2022 – The Asper Foundation partnered with Shalem College in Jerusalem to establish the multi-faceted Asper Center for Zionist Education. Designed to respond to both need and opportunity, the center will provide a scalable academic platform for meaningful engagement with Zionist thought and history. Please click here and here for more information.
Asper-HUJI Innovate Named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center
October 18, 2021 – The Hebrew University Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship – ASPER-HUJI Innovate, Yale University and East Carolina University received a prestigious international prize being named an Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center for schools with more than 5,000 students. The award was presented by the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers in Higher Education representing 300 universities from around the world. Please click here for more information.
David Asper Receives Teaching Excellence Award
May 5, 2021 – David Asper, Acting Dean of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, received a Students’ Teacher Recognition Award celebrating teaching excellence from the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Manitoba. For more information, please see here and here.
Leonard Asper Awards Former Governor Deval L. Patrick the 2021 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship
May 3, 2021 – The Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship is given annually by the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship to a person who best exemplifies Brandeis International Business School’s values of marrying entrepreneurial success with a global vision, cultural sensitivity and giving back to the world. The 2021 award recipient is Deval L. Patrick who spearheaded innovations in health care, clean energy, biotechnology and international trade while serving as governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015. For more information, please see here, here, here and here.
Gail Asper Receives 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer Award
February 3, 2021 – Gail Asper received the Nellie McClung Foundation’s 150 Manitoba Women Trailblazer Award. The award salutes the contributions that Manitoba women have made to social justice, arts, sports, politics, community activities and promoting democracy while developing the province. For more information, please see here.
Canadian Friends of Hebrew University Announces $5M Gift From the Asper Foundation
January 12, 2021 – The Asper Foundation made a transformative gift of $5 million to the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University that will name Asper HUJI Innovate at the Hebrew University. This gift will allow Asper HUJI Innovate to expand its footprint and professional led start-up accelerators to develop significant external partnerships. Please click here, here, here, here, and here for more information.
The Asper Foundation Seeks New Executive Director
October 12, 2020 – The Asper Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to take a leadership role in the day-to-day operations. Please click here for more information.
Doing Better, Reaching Higher
March 4, 2020 – Please click here to see the profile of David Asper in the Alumni News from California Western, School of Law, San Diego.
David Asper: A Giving Life – One of Canada’s Most Spirited & Influential Donors
March 3, 2020 – The January/February 2020 issue of Foundation, The Business & Spirit of Philanthropy in Canada magazine published a feature profile on David Asper. To read the article, please click here.
The Asper Foundation Supports Economic Empowerment of Palestinian Women in East Jerusalem
February 3, 2020 – The Asper Foundation in partnership with MATI -The Jerusalem Business Development Center is pleased to announce support of Turning Point, an economic empowerment and business development program for Palestinian women in East Jerusalem. For more information, please click here and watch the video here.
The Asper Foundation Awards Annual Funding to University of Manitoba International Law Program Centre
January 27, 2020 – The University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall Faculty of Law announced that The Asper Foundation will be annually supporting The Asper International Program on Israeli Law and Society (Mishpatim). For more information, please click here.
Launch of 2019-2020 Asper Foundation Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program
October 31, 2019 – The Asper Foundation is proud to launch the 2019-2020 Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program for grades 7 to 9 students from Canada. For more information, please click here and here.
The Asper Foundation creates unprecedented new entrance bursary at the University of Manitoba
October 18, 2019 – The Asper Foundation announced a $5-million gift to the University of Manitoba designed to remove barriers for students in any faculty or school demonstrating financial need. For more information, please click here.
The Asper Foundation Donates $50,000 to Project Rozana Canada
October 3, 2019 – The Asper Foundation is proud to provide $50,000 in support of Project Rozana Canada over the next three years. Through healthcare, this initiative seeks to create pathways to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. For more information, please click here and here.
Asper Performing Arts Centre to Open
June 19, 2019 – At a ceremony held in Migdal HaEmek, Israel, it was announced that the Asper Performing Art Centre will be established. For more information, please click here.
Launch of “The Israel Story” Initiative
June 18, 2019 – The Asper Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Shalem College in the creation of “The Israel Story”, an ambitious educational initiative that explores central Zionist themes and ideas through the close examination of significant works of modern Hebrew and Zionist literature. For more information, please click here.
David Asper Appointed as Queen’s Counsel
June 4, 2019 – Manitoba Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced today that David Asper has been appointed as Queen’s counsel. For more information, please click here, here, and here.
Gail Asper: Conversation with a Visionary
May 16, 2019 – What she did for Winnipeg with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, she now wants to do for Tel Aviv. President David Barnard caught up with the philanthropist, lawyer and Black Hole Theatre alumna to talk about her next pursuit (a $400-million Jewish Museum on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea), what she learned from her mom growing up—and her dream role on Broadway. See article here.
Law alumni, students, contribute to charity in remarkable way
May 16, 2019 – When Gail Asper stepped onstage in the role of Donna, an aging hippie whose daughter Sophie is determined to identify her real father through the music of ABBA, the audience roared, whistled and cheered. For the next two hours, the respected Winnipeg lawyer, philanthropist and President and Trustee of the Asper Foundation delivered a solid performance, acting, singing and dancing alongside more than 30 other members of Manitoba’s legal community in Mamma Mia!, this year’s Lawyers Play. The annual production took place May 7 to 11 at the Tom Hendry Warehouse and featured a number of sparkling costumes that included bell bottoms and platform boots. See article here.
Board of Trustees appoints Leonard Asper as Chair
May 11, 2019 – The Board of Trustees of The Asper Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Leonard Asper as Chair of The Asper Foundation. For more information, please click here.
Award-winning human rights program empowers and transforms Canadian youth at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
April 26, 2019 – The Asper Foundation’s award-winning Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program has reached over 14,000 youth across Canada promoting understanding and sensitizing students to the consequences of racism. For more information, see here.
Fighting for a Rights-Based Society
March 25, 2019 – David Asper’s giving through the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights reflects his belief that society must be ever-vigilant in safeguarding its rights. For more information, please see here.
Advisory Council Member of World’s Jewish Museum to Speak in Winnipeg
February 27, 2019 – Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author, scholar and World’s Jewish Museum Advisory Council member, will speak in Winnipeg on May 9, 2019. For more information, please see here, here, and here.
Tribute to Izzy Asper to be Featured at Jazz Festival Event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
January 28, 2019 – On June 18, 2019, a tribute to Izzy Asper as a founder of Jazz Winnipeg will be held at a special 30th anniversary event being held at the Canadian Museum for Human. For more information, please see here.
David Asper new chair of Manitoba Police Commission
January 11, 2019 – David Asper has been appointed to a four-year term as the chair of the Manitoba Police Commission. For more information, click here, here, here, and here.
Launch of 2018-2019 Asper Foundation Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program
November 29, 2018 – The Asper Foundation is proud to launch the 2018-2019 Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program for grades 7 to 9 students from Canada. For more information, click here.
Izzy Asper Jazz Performances Welcomes New Producer
November 26, 2018 – The Asper Foundation and the Rady Jewish Community Centre are pleased to announce that Charlene Diehl will become Producer of the Izzy Asper Jazz Performances on January 1, 2019. For more information, see here.
Bank of Canada Issues New $10 Bank Note Featuring Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Viola Desmond
November 19, 2018 – Today, the Bank of Canada issued the new $10 bank note featuring the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Viola Desmond. See photos here and here. For more information, see here, here, here, here, here, and here.
David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights Celebrates 10th Anniversary
October 17, 2018 – The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights at the University of Toronto is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. For more information, see here.
Olympic Passion Inspires Record $2.5 Million Donation by the David and Ruth Asper family
October 11, 2018 – On October 11, David and Ruth Asper and their children Daniel, Rebecca and Max announced the largest donation to Olympic sport in Canadian history with a transformative $2.5 million contribution to the Next Generation Initiative. For more information, see here, here, here, here, here and here.
Referendum on Opening of Portage and Main
October 4, 2018 – On October 24, Winnipeg voters are being asked to answer the referendum question “Do you support the opening of Portage and Main to pedestrian crossings?” See video of Gail Asper’s thoughts here and learn more about the Vote Open campaign here.
Canadian Race Relations Foundation Honours Moe Levy
September 27, 2018 – The Canadian Race Relations Foundation honoured Moe Levy, Executive Director of The Asper Foundation, with a 2018 Community Champion Special Award. For more information, see here and here.
The Asper Foundation Opening Night Gala at the WSO
September 17, 2018 – The Asper Foundation Opening Night Gala at the Winnipeg Symphony featured world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax and the debut of maestro Daniel Raiskin, the WSO’s new music director. For more information, see here and here.
The Asper Foundation Makes $195,000 Commitment to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
September 10, 2018 – The Asper Foundation has made a three-year $195,000 commitment to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB), ensuring live music is performed at the Canadian premiere of the RWB’s The Wizard of Oz. For more information, see here.
Gail Asper, Dr. Michael Paterson and Family Make Matching Donation to IISD ELA
September 6, 2018 – The International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area in Kenora, Ontario received a $1 million matching donation from Gail Asper, Dr. Michael Paterson and family. For more information, see here, here, here, here and here.
Misericordia Health Centre Foundation Donation
July 18, 2018 – The Asper Foundation is pleased to make a donation to the Misericordia Health Centre Foundation in Winnipeg, Canada in support of specialized eye care equipment.
Manitoba Opera to Honour Gail Asper For Her Exemplary Leadership and Vision
July 12, 2018 – Manitoba Opera announced that it will honour Gail Asper for her exemplary leadership and vision with a Gala Reception on September 13 in Winnipeg including honouring Ms. Asper with the inaugural Gail Asper Award. For more information, see here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
The Asper Foundation Celebrates 35th Anniversary and New Offices
June 28, 2018 – The Asper Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary and new offices with a wonderful party attended by trustees, staff, friends and colleagues. Please see here for photos from the event.
The Asper Foundation Welcomes Carolyn Jarvin as CFO
June 21, 2018 – The Asper Foundation is pleased to welcome Carolyn Jarvin as CFO. Gail Asper, President and Trustee of The Asper Foundation commented, “We are delighted to welcome Carolyn Jarvin to The Asper Foundation Team. Her skills and experience make her a welcome addition to the Foundation and we look forward to growing and strengthening the Foundation with her guidance, over many years.” Please see Ms. Jarvin’s bio here.
David and Ruth Asper Receive Mitzvah Award
June 19, 2018 – David and Ruth Asper received a Jewish Child and Family Service Mitzvah Award in Winnipeg. Al Benarroch, Executive Director of JCFS commented, “David and Ruth‘s steadfast support of JCFS in broad-sweeping ways, as well as with practical gifts like these which allow access to sporting events, have touched the lives of those less fortunate in ways that cannot be described. We are forever grateful and thankful of Ruth and David’s philanthropy and generosity.” For more information, see here.
Ceremony Celebrates Edible Garden Program‘s Critical Impact on Israel’s Educational Landscape
June 7, 2018 – The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee hosted a special ceremony in Israel to honour The Asper Foundation‘s pioneering role in green learning in Israel through its Edible Garden Program. In attendance were senior representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Education, Kiryat Gat Municipality, and JDC’s Ashalim partnership. For more information, please see here.
Tribute Ceremony Marking Two Decades of The Asper International Holocaust Studies Program
June 7, 2018 – Yad Vashem hosted a tribute ceremony in Israel marking two decades of The Asper International Holocaust Studies Program at Yad Vashem’s International School for Holocaust Studies. The ceremony was attended by Canadian Ambassador to Israel Deborah A. Lyons. For more information, please see here.
Celebrating Over a Decade of Successful Cooperation
June 6, 2018 – Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya hosted a special ceremony in Israel celebrating the past decade since the establishment of The Asper Institute for New Media Diplomacy at the school. For more information and photos from the event, please see here.
The Asper Foundation Supports Mandela: Struggle for Freedom Exhibit
June 4, 2018 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights partnered with the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa to create a world-class exhibition on Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy entitled, Mandela: Struggle for Freedom which The Asper Foundation is supporting. See photos from the opening exhibition gala event here and article here.
David Asper Receives Distinguished Community Service Medal
May 17, 2018 – David Asper, Chair of The Asper Foundation, received the Sol Kanee Distinguished Community Service Medal at a May 17 Kavod Evening at Winnipeg’s Congregation Shaarey Zedek. For more information on the award and photos of the ceremony, see here. Photo: David Asper (L) receives medal from former Senator Richard Kroft.
Support for Manitoba Museum’s “Bringing Our Stories Forward” Capital Renewal Project
May 3, 2018 – The Asper Foundation donates $400,000 and Gail Asper and Michael Paterson personally donate $100,000 to the Manitoba Museum’s “Bringing Our Stories Forward” Capital Renewal Project. For more information, see here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Award-winning human rights program empowers and transforms Canadian youth
April 27, 2018 – The Asper Foundation’s award-winning Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program has reached over 14,000 youth across Canada promoting understanding and sensitizing students to the consequences of racism. For more information, see here.
KidSport Winnipeg
April 9, 2018 – David and Ruth Asper donate $15,000 to KidSport Winnipeg to support the ninth annual Doug Brown Football Camp. For more information, see here, here, here and here.
The 2018 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship
April 4, 2018 – The Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship is given annually to a person who best exemplifies the values of entrepreneurial spirit and independent thinking at Brandeis IBS while achieving outstanding success in the global marketplace through creative marketing and business strategies. For more information, see here, here, and here.
Goodbye to a Dear Friend
April 2, 2018 – The trustees, staff and extended family of The Asper Foundation mourn the passing of our dear friend Louise Nebbs, Chief Financial Officer of The Asper Foundation. Please see obituary here.
Opening of Newest Edible Garden
March 18, 2018 – The Asper Foundation, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Education and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, opened its newest edible garden including an educators’ training program at the Al-Zaharaa Experimental School in the Arab village of Kafr Qasim. For photos of the opening, see here. For more information, see here.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights on New $10 Banknote
March 8, 2018 – The Canadian Museum For Human Rights is honoured to be featured on new $10 bank note with Viola Desmond. For more information, see here and here.
The Asper Foundation Pledges $500,000 to United Way Winnipeg
March 2, 2018 – The Asper Foundation is proud to make a $500,000 gift to United Way Winnipeg’s For Every Family initiative. For more information, see here, here, here and here.
Gail Asper Receives Outstanding Philanthropist Award
November 15, 2017 – Gail Asper was presented with the Outstanding Philanthropist award by the Manitoba Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the 2017 Manitoba Philanthropy Awards. For more information, see here, here and here.
Canadian Jewish Experience (CJE) Launches in Winnipeg
October 27, 2017 – On October 27, 2017, The Asper Foundation helped launch the Winnipeg City Hall exhibit of the cross-Canada CJE initiative. For more information, see here. On November 23, 2017, the The Honourable Myrna Driedger, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, hosted the official opening of the CJE exhibit at the Manitoba Legislature. For more information, see here.
The Asper Foundation Supports Nellie McClung’s Legacy
September 9, 2017 – The Asper Foundation kicked off a project to support Nellie McClung’s legacy with a $30,000 donation. For more information, see here and here.
Hundreds of Tickets Donated to Underprivileged Youth for 2017 Canada Summer Games
July 25, 2017 – The Asper Foundation and the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba donated hundreds of tickets to underprivileged youth allowing them to experience the thrill of athletic competition and the spectacle of the 2017 Canada Summer Games. Click here for more information.
David Asper to be inducted into 2017 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame
June 23, 2017 – David Asper to be inducted into 2017 Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame. Click here, here, here, and here for more information.
50th Anniversary of Jerusalem’s Reunification
June 5, 2017 – Gail Asper, President of The Asper Foundation and Naomi Azrieli, Chair and CEO of The Azrieli Foundation, attended a gala event at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification. See photo here.
Hands to Heart: Yoga for a Cause
May 7, 2017 – David & Ruth Asper and Orangetheory Fitness in Winnipeg, Manitoba presented Hands to Heart: Yoga for a Cause. David and Ruth Asper donated $15,000 to the event. All proceeds raised in Manitoba went towards the Canadian Women‘s Foundation’s Campaign to End Violence to support Manitoba shelters. Click here for more information.
David Asper Confirmed as Chair of the Winnipeg Police Board
April 27, 2017 – David Asper confirmed as Chair of the Winnipeg Police Board. Click here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here for more information. Photo: David Asper (right) pictured with Mayor Brian Bowman, sworn in as new Winnipeg Police Board Chair.
Gail Asper Receives Honorary Degree
April 25, 2017 – Gail Asper received an honorary degree from Mount Saint Vincent University on May 19. Click here, here, here, and here for more information.
Human Rights Program Reaches 14,000
April 21, 2017 – The Asper Foundation’s award-winning Human Rights and Holocaust Studies Program reaches 14,000 youth across Canada promoting understanding and sensitizing students to the consequences of racism. For more information, click here.
Ruth Asper Inducted Into Churchill Bulldogs’ Hall of Fame
April 19, 2017 – Ruth Asper has been inducted into the Churchill Bulldogs’ Hall of Fame. For more information, click here.
University of Manitoba / Asper Entrepreneurship Students Win Big in Fredericton
February 2, 2017 – The University of Manitoba undergrad team of Evgeny Gotfrid, Joshua Zaporzan, Marlee McMillan, and Derek Solman (Team MedicHero) competed and won 1st place at the BMO Apex Business Planning Competition in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Click here for more information.
KidSport Winnipeg
November 24, 2016 – David and Ruth Asper donated $15,000 to KidSport Winnipeg for the 2017 Annual Doug Brown Football Camp. Photo: Gloria Thom, Executive Assistant to David Asper presents cheque to Matt Erhard, Board Chair of KidSport Winnipeg. Click here and here for more information.
Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg
November 21, 2016 – David and Ruth Asper donated $10,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg. Photo: Gloria Thom, Executive Assistant to David Asper presents cheque to Ron Brown, President and CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg.
The Asper Foundation Staff Visit Native Women’s Transition Centre
October 17, 2016 – Staff of The Asper Foundation visited Winnipeg‘s Native Women’s Transition Centre to hear about and see the incredible work of this important organization. Click here for more information.
Gail Asper Donates Record Single Donation to National Arts Centre Creating Babs Asper Theatre
September 28, 2016 – Canada’s National Arts Centre announced a lead $5 million gift to its “Creation Campaign” by Gail Asper. Click here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here for more information.
University of Manitoba Names Arts Hall after Gail Asper
September 20, 2016 – The Gail Asper Performing Arts Hall was officially named as philanthropists Gail Asper and Michael Paterson presented a $2 million gift to the University of Manitoba. Click here, here, and here for more information.
David and Ruth Asper Early Learning Centre
July 6, 2016 – The David and Ruth Asper Early Learning Centre will open in Winnipeg on July 13, 2016. Click here, here, here, and here for more information.
Gail Asper Receives Honorary Doctorate from Carleton University
June 7, 2016 – Carleton University conferred a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on Gail Asper, president of The Asper Foundation, in recognition of her humanitarian work, advocacy for human rights and leading volunteer service to the community. Click here for more information.
New Funding For World Class Health Facility In Winnipeg
April 20, 2016 – The Asper Foundation donates $200,000 to the Health Sciences Centre for Surgical Innovation. Read the press release here, and view media coverage here, here, here and here.
Pan Am Clinic Foundation Honours Ruth and David Asper
March 20, 2016 – Ruth and David Asper were honoured at the Pan Am Clinic Foundation’s 11th annual Fire and Ice Gala for their continuous support and generosity. For more information, please click here.
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