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Ignite a Passion to Preserve
Support exploration, conservation and storytelling across Canada.
HELP DISCOVERIES REACH BEYOND THE FIELD.
Support storytelling, education and conservation projects across Canada.
A GROWING NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Trebek-supported projects are strengthened through a growing community of supporters, partners and leaders across Canada.
TREBEK COUNCIL
Help guide long-term growth and expand the
reach of the Initiative. Learn More
PARTNERS
Collaborate through education, media,
science and storytelling. Learn More
TREBEK CHAMPIONS
Support projects and public engagement
through annual giving. Learn More
BECOME A TREBEK CHAMPION
Support the Initiative through annual giving of $1,000 or more and hear directly from Trebek Grantees working across Canada.
Annual virtual conversations with Trebek Grantees
Quarterly updates from the field
Early news on new projects and initiatives
TREBEK COUNCIL
A small group of Canadian and Indigenous leaders helping guide the long-term growth of the Initiative.
Virtual conversations with Trebek Grantees
Invitations to presentations and special events
Access to the annual Trebek Council retreat
Opportunities to engage directly with Trebek Grantees
The Trebek Initiative supports storytellers, scientists, educators, conservationists and community leaders working on projects connected to Canada’s land, water, wildlife, history and culture.
Selected grantees receive funding, mentorship and opportunities to share their work through the Initiative’s storytelling and outreach network.
We are not currently accepting applications. The next Request for Proposals will open in October 2026.
Bring us your big, bold, audacious ideas!
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Support from coast to coast to coast
Trebek Council
David and Alice Court (Chair, Trebek Council), Peter Aghar and Wendy Findlay, Kim and Farid Ahmad, Rob Ashe and Sandra Herrick, David Baar and Deidre Brink, John Berton and Kelley McKinnon, Edward Burtynsky, O.C., David and Clare Cheesewright, Andy Chisholm and Laurie Thomson, Paul Desmarais, Jr., O.C., O.Q, and Hélène Desmarais, C.M., O.Q., George and Doone Estey, Haig Farris, O.C., Anne Fitzgerald and Ian Tuck, Pam Isaak and Greg Kiessling, Michael Lay and Leagh Turner, Jim Leech, C.M., O.Ont., and Deborah Barrett, Sven-Olof and Kristin Lindblad, Barbara and Dougal Macdonald, John and Jan MacIntyre, Rob and Margaret MacLellan, Christine and Allen Magee, Biff and Sue Matthews, Susan McArthur and Jamie Reford, Bill and Sally Morris, Raymond Muzyka, C.M., and Leona De Boer, Chris and Stephanie Nelson, Steve and Joanne Quinn, Serge and Shannon Rancourt, Mike Robbins, André Rochette and Melanie Fortier, Martha Smart, Stephen Smith and Diane Blake, Frank and Debbi Sobey, Wendy Southall, Benita Warmbold, Jeff Willner and Stacey Madge.
Trebek Champions
Rona Ambrose, Deborah Apps, Zita Cobb, C.M., Rick Chad, Aiden Cyr, Ed Doherty, M.D., Brian Gallant, Q.C., Bob Ramsay, Michael Schmidt, Bernard Voyer, O.C., C.Q.,
Richard, Tessum and Nansen Weber.
The Trebek Council and Trebek Champions Circle are composed of a small group of passionate Canadian and Indigenous leaders who support our work, for which, we are incredibly grateful.
Trebek Partners help expand the reach and impact of the Initiative through education, media and public engagement. We are grateful for their support in helping bring these stories and discoveries to audiences across Canada.
