communities
arts and culture
We believe the arts inspire creativity, and nurture the spirit, intellect and diverse expression of Canadians from coast to coast. Through our funding of arts programs and cultural projects, we help young Canadians get their creative juices flowing, thus setting in place a foundation of skills that will help foster their success in today’s highly competitive knowledge-based economy.
National Arts Centre – TELUS is the founding partner of the National Youth and Education Trust, which is the primary resource for youth and education funding at the National Arts Centre located in Ottawa. With our support, new programs can be developed that nurture the creative talent and expressiveness of young people in the National Capital Region and across Canada. From the development of emerging new artists to the building of next generation arts audiences, the trust helps ensure that the arts are top of mind for young Canadians.
Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People – TELUS is a Seasonal Education Partner of the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People, the largest non-profit theatre company for young audiences in Canada. Since 1966, its mission has been to empower, educate and entertain young people through year round presentations of new Canadian plays, innovative works and classics from children’s literature.
Science Alberta Foundation – In Alberta, TELUS helped young Canadians celebrate a centennial birthday in 2005. As a company that has operated in Alberta for more than 100 years, TELUS joined in the Alberta Centennial celebrations by supporting centennial educational programs through leading organizations such as the Science Alberta Foundation. As well, we brought together young Canadians for the official September 1st celebration on the grounds of the legislature in Edmonton.
"The Community Board strategy that TELUS has pioneered across Canada makes a real difference by including the community in decisions on the provision of financial assistance to local agencies. TELUS recognizes that it is community leaders and local service providers who best understand the issues, see the needs most clearly and deliver front-line service to those who need help the most."
Rita Burak, Chair, TELUS Toronto Community Board