Meet Your 2025 Finalists
Eagle Eye Masterworks
Name: Dylan Gambler
Industry: Renovations Contractor
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
About:
- Aboriginal tradesman and carpenter for over 15 years
- Focus on renovations and carpentry
How $10,000 Will Help
This grant would enable me to expand my renovation work, assist families needing affordable repairs, and train and mentor future Aboriginal tradespeople.
Why It Matters
I don’t just want to grow my business but help people, improve homes, and create opportunities for Aboriginal workers. I want it to be a force for good in my community.
Paranova Productions
Name: Jeff Dell
Industry: Media and Marketing
Location: Nova Scotia
About:
- Husband and wife video production team
- Focus on telling stories about Nova Scotia and its history
How $10,000 Will Help
Due to our company’s size, we’ve had to rely on self-funding and volunteers as we haven’t been able to secure public funding, which is often reserved for larger productions.
Why It Matters
The grant would cover fees associated with filming at different locations, travel, and expand our storytelling across Atlantic Canada.
Muse Baskets and Co.
Name: Meena Sandhu
Industry: Promotional and Corporate Gifting
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Premium, branded gift boxes for companies
- Curated gift boxes and baskets for realtors, closing gifts, holiday celebrations and special events
How $10,000 Will Help
Expand our collection’s reach and charitable contributions, offset rising shipping costs, invest in sustainable packaging, and streamline logistics.
Why It Matters
We source all products in our gift baskets from Canadian artisans and small businesses. Our Pink Ribbon Collection donates proceeds to support individuals affected by breast cancer.
Rooted Rose Community Acupuncture
Name: Bria Goodreid
Industry: Health and Wellness
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
About:
- Acupuncture clinic
- Provides treatment for anyone regardless of income
How $10,000 Will Help
The grant would enable clinic upgrades to improve patient comfort and expand community outreach by offering subsidized acupuncture treatments for those in need.
Why It Matters
Unlike other acupuncture clinics, our low-cost, community-style approach allows more people to get the care they need for the effective treatment of chronic pain, stress, and mental wellness.
SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile
Name: Natasha Pelley
Industry: Health and Wellness
Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
About:
- Mobile dental hygiene clinic
- Serving rural regions and underserved communities
How $10,000 Will Help
The grant would enable me to buy a portable X-ray unit and continue to reduce barriers that prevent individuals from receiving care due to distance, finances, and lack of transportation.
Why It Matters
Access to dental care for residents in rural Newfoundland is often out of reach. My mobile dental hygiene clinic provides professional oral care to underserved communities.
A Thousand Daisies Farm
Name: Annaka Dallaire
Industry: Agriculture
Location: Joly, Ontario
About:
- Pesticide-free foods, vegan soy wax candles, natural body and face moisturizers
- Sustainable agriculture and eco-conscious living
How $10,000 Will Help
My husband, a vital part of our farm’s operations, was in a devastating car accident that resulted in an amputation. This grant would allow us to hire staff, upgrade our workspace, develop new products, and host tours and workshops on sustainable agriculture and natural living.
Why It Matters
Our mission is to promote health and sustainability, offering products that nourish both people and the environment.