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Nature United Accelerates Critical Solutions With a Transformative Investment From the McCall MacBain Foundation
Toronto, Ontario (March 1, 2023) In this decisive decade for climate and biodiversity, the McCall MacBain Foundation is investing $10 million in large-scale conservation. In Canada, this investment will enable Nature United to accelerate critical solutions for...
Now Hiring: Seeking a Research & Grants Officer
Toronto, Ontario (February 15, 2023) The McCall MacBain Foundation is seeking a highly driven emerging professional to join our team as a Research & Grants Officer, with a particular focus on our work in Climate Change & Environment. We are one of Canada’s...
Register for an Info Session to Learn More About the McCall MacBain International Fellowships
Have questions about the McCall MacBain International Fellowships program? Need some support with your application? To provide you with additional information and answer your questions, the following info sessions are open to students from McGill or McMaster...
Our Impact
Today, the McCall MacBain Foundation is pleased to announce a $10M investment in large scale conservation. In Canada, this investment will enable the work of @natureunitedcanada, who the Foundation has partnered with for seven years. The Foundation’s funding will support large-scale solutions and organizational growth, and will also leverage the global conservation network of @nature_org, in particular to foster collaboration and learning exchanges between Canada and Australia to advance Indigenous-led conservation and accelerate Natural Climate Solutions.
In the words of John McCall MacBain: “Climate change is the single biggest threat we face—not in the future, but today. We need leadership and action across all sectors. Our investment in Nature United will achieve large-scale results by bringing together science, community, corporate and philanthropic leadership. I personally hope that our partnership with Nature United inspires other leaders to support their approach in Canada and their global reach.”
Read more at the link in our bio.
📷: © Sherry Kirkvold
Now #hiring: the McCall MacBain Foundation is looking for a Research & Grants Officer with a particular focus on our work in Climate Change & Environment. We are one of Canada’s leading climate funders, and also fund initiatives globally.
Sound like you or know anyone who might be interested? Learn more:
https://www.mccallmacbain.org/now-hiring-seeking-a-research-grants-officer-climate/
Do you want to fully immerse yourself in another language and culture for an entire year? To step out of your comfort zone to deepen your understanding, build lasting ties, and broaden your experience in another region of the world?
Applications are due January 10th, 2023 at 4p.m. Eastern Time for the McCall MacBain International Fellowships. Just one month left to apply!
Fellows will depart in summer 2023. The program consists of a Language Term, an Academic Term, and a Work Term abroad, and includes pre-departure and re-integration retreats.
#studyabroad #mcgillabroad #applynow #mcmasterabroad #internationalexchange #studentexchange
Live in a new country.
Learn a new language.
Work in a new culture.
Step out of your comfort zone.
Applications are now open for the McCall MacBain International Fellowships. Design your year abroad now.
Up to $30,000 of funding is available per fellowship, with up to 25 fellowships available for students from McMaster or McGill University.
Apply now! Applications close January 10, 2023 at 4p.m. Eastern Time.
Head to the link in our bio to learn more, apply now, or sign up for one of our upcoming info sessions.
#studyabroad #mcgill #mcmaster #mcmasterabroad #mcgillabroad #applynow
Are you a graduating high school student in #NiagaraFalls or #HuronCounty?
The deadline is just 2 weeks away to apply to the #McCallHuronCountyScholarships or the #MacBainNiagaraFallsScholarships.
Receive a full scholarship for your diploma or degree program at any public university or college in Canada.
Head to the link in our bio to learn more.
ICYMI @thegrovehubs recently opened a site at @uofg providing students & local youth with #MentalHealth & #Wellness programs & services. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're proud to shine light on how the Grove Hubs support #youth in #Guelph and #Wellington County.
Meet the second class of McCall MacBain Scholars! 🎉 @mccallmacbainscholars
Aspiring policy-makers, health innovators, entrepreneurs, and non-profit leaders are among the 20 new recipients of the McCall MacBain Scholarships @McGillU, Canada’s comprehensive leadership scholarship program for master’s and professional studies.
The new scholars come from 17 Canadian universities and will begin their degrees in 7 faculties at McGill in September 2022. Each scholar was chosen based on their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. Check out our bio for profiles and more information.
Please join us in congratulating these students by leaving a comment below!
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Voici la deuxième promotion de boursier·ère·s McCall MacBain ! 🎉
Stratèges, innovateur·trice·s dans le domaine de la santé, entrepreneur·e·s et dirigeant·e·s d’organismes sans but lucratif : voici certaines des professions visées par les 20 candidat·e·s sélectionné·e·s pour les Bourses McCall MacBain à McGill, le tout premier programme de bourses complet axé sur le leadership pour les études professionnelles et de maîtrise au Canada.
Les titulaires d’une bourse proviennent de 17 universités canadiennes différentes et commenceront leurs études dans 7 facultés de l’Université McGill en septembre 2022. Chaque titulaire a été choisi·e pour sa personnalité, son sens du devoir civique, son potentiel de leadership, son esprit d’entreprise, l’excellence dans ses études et sa curiosité intellectuelle. Leurs profils et de plus amples renseignements se trouvent dans notre bio.
Joignez-vous à nous pour féliciter ces étudiant·e·s en ajoutant des commentaires ci-dessous!
In honour of #iwd2022 the Foundation is shining a spotlight on three incredible grantees advancing gender equity around the globe:
1. @cw4wafghanistan supports education for women and girls in Afghanistan - a mission that has become even more important in light of recent events. The Foundation is proud to support their scholarships for Afghan women and girls.
2. @righttoplaycan @righttoplayintl empowers youth around the world to rise above adversity using the #PowerofPlay. We’re proud to support their work in Pakistan to keep girls in school & help them to complete their education.
3. @carecanada helps women and girls lift themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty and crisis. We’re proud to support their work in West Africa improving access to sexual and reproductive health knowledge and skills. # SRHR
📸: @carecanada
#EducationIsARight #March4Women
The Honourable Donald J. Johnston, P.C., O.C., Q.C. served as the McCall MacBain Foundation’s Chair since its inception in 2007 until 2017. An established leader within and beyond the borders of Canada, he grew up on a farm in the Ottawa area and attended a one-room schoolhouse in his youth. The gold medalist in his class at McGill Law School, he was a brilliant lawyer in Montreal, Member of Parliament from Westmount (Montreal), Minister of Justice in the cabinet of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Donald was Secretary General of the OECD in Paris for 10 years, where he became a valued advisor to many governments around the world. He was also a gifted musician, talented tennis player, prolific author and devoted family man.
“We deeply mourn the loss of our founding Chair, Chair Emeritus and dear family friend,” said John and Marcy McCall MacBain. “Donald combined a keen knowledge of economics and world affairs with a deeply-rooted sense of fairness, justice and equality. He was ahead of his time in understanding the urgency around climate change. We will miss his sage counsel. We hope to continue to build upon his ideas and his selfless concern for the welfare not only of Canadians but of people across the globe.”
The @mccallmacbainscholars have announced the 50 Canadian finalists for the second class of McCall MacBain Scholars @mcgillu! These exceptional students hail from 28 universities, and they include aspiring dentists, engineers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, scientists, lawyers, policy-makers, doctors, public health specialists, and more.
Congratulations McCall MacBain finalists class of 2022 🎉
Learn more about the finalists at the link in our bio