Olive Tree Foundation

08/31/2026

Nearly 6 in 10 Canadians will deal with a gastrointestinal or liver condition at some point in their life yet vital education resources are running out. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) alone affects up to 1 in 5 people — millions living with chronic pain, unpredictable symptoms, and disruptions to ...

08/17/2026

The Olive Tree Foundation has approved funding for a new project that trains young religious leaders to help survivors of domestic violence. The project is being run by the Azerbaijani Women's Support Centre (AWSC).

The Olive Tree Foundation has approved funding for a new project that trains young religious leaders to help survivors of domestic violence. The project is being run by the Azerbaijani Women's Support Centre (AWSC). In Canada, many women who experience domestic violence turn to their religious lead

08/12/2026

07/23/2026

Historically, waqfs translated faith into infrastructure. They allowed ordinary people—not just wealthy elites—to contribute to public good in ways that compounded over time. In modern contexts, this is precisely what Muslim communities lack: patient capital rooted in faith.

07/14/2026

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The Olive Tree Foundation and Justice For All Canada have announced the launch of a new, jointly funded Annual Public Policy Prize. Supported through the Olive Tree Foundation’s SDQJ Endowment Fund of Dr Katherine Bullock, Dr Rabia Khan, friends and family —a fund dedicated to creating

06/20/2026

🌿 June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day

*Today and every day, the Olive Tree Foundation honours Indigenous peoples whose relationships with the land, water, and all living things have sustained this territory since time immemorial.

*Every year the Olive Tree Foundation recognizes youth groups from across Canada whose work builds bridges, advances reconciliation, and creates lasting change. Their efforts remind us that reconciliation is not merely a policy discussion—it is a responsibility shared by all Canadians.

The First Nations Child & Family Caring Society, in partnership with the Olive Tree Foundation, has officially announced the recipients of the 2026 Spirit Bear Award. Recognizing the critical role that young people play in shaping a more just and equitable future, the annual award celebrates

06/01/2026

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce Ziana Aly and Hiba Yassin as recipients of the 2026 Olive Tree Foundation Student Awards at York University. Both students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and a strong commitment to community service, equity, and public engageme

03/24/2026

We are grateful to the Olive Tree Foundation (Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund) for their generous annual contribution to the Spirit Bear Award!

Home What You Can Do Awards & Scholarships Spirit Bear Award Spirit Bear Award Nominations for 2025 are now closedCreated in 2019, the Spirit Bear Award is named in honour of Spirit Bear, who is a symbol of reconciliation and equity for kids.  Nomination InformationThe Spirit Bear Award is awarded...