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Accepting the role as an executor of an estate can be a daunting prospect. Between probate and tax considerations and beneficiaries who may, or may not get along, the process can seem overwhelming. 

 On this episode we sit down with Victoria Jones from the law firm de Villars Jones to discuss the ins and outs of estate administration.  

 Victoria has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta and has appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada.  Her practice includes Wills, Estates, Trusts, Estate Litigation and Administrative Law. 

 She is also part of the dedicated team of volunteer estate lawyers who host Edmonton Community Foundations annual Estate Administration Week (EAW). 

 EAW is a series of free presentations that help Edmonton and area residents learn the finer points of effectively administering an estate. 

 This year EAW runs April 15th through 19th in venues across the city and online. You can find more information and the full schedule on Edmonton Community Foundation’s website. 

Links:
Learn more about de Villars Jones.
Connect with Victoria. 
Register for Estate Administration Week. 

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The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.  

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To celebrate International Women’s Day, we go into our archives to bring you a story about two incredible community builders in our city.

Nunu Desalgne and Hayat El-Ossmani were recognized for their community work at the 2022 RISE Awards. The RISE Awards are presented by Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers to recognize immigrant success in Edmonton. Hayat and Nunu received The Community Leadership Award, sponsored by Edmonton Community Foundation. This award recognizes newcomers who demonstrate a commitment to community engagement, with the goal of creating a more welcoming and inclusive community for all.

Since 2003, The RISE Awards have celebrated newcomers who have built strong communities through social, cultural and economic development.

Links:
Find out more about the RISE Awards.
Meet more recipients.
Lear more about the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

 ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

 Upcoming Student Awards:
* Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

 The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.

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February 27th is International Polar Bear Day. On this episode, we’re putting on our parkas and heading out to learn about these majestic creatures.

We’ll meet Dr. Andrew Derocher, a polar bear biologist from the University of Alberta to see how polar bears are faring in a changing Arctic, and we’ll hear from Dianne Johnstone one of the founders of the Johnstone-Wright Polar Bear Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation.

This very special fund supports education, research and conservation efforts for polar bears and other Arctic species.

Links:
Learn more about the Johnstone-Wright Polar Bear Fund.

Learn more about Dr. Derocher’s research.

ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

 ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

 Upcoming Student Awards:
* Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

 The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.

 Photo supplied by Dr. Andrew Derocher

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On this episode, we go back into our archives to present a replay of our look at how bias in data gathering can impact representation of communities. Our guest producer, Emily Rendell-Watson, speaks with three incredible community members with experience in data research, urban planning and activism.

This story originally aired in 2022 while ECF explored the history of racism through its annual Vital Signs initiative. Vital Signs is a check-up to see how the community is fairing on various issues. This work is done in collaboration with Edmonton Social Planning Council and with guidance from a dedicated committee made of people with lived experience.

Through this work, the Committee working on this project learned that there are still many people and communities who are not included in a meaningful way through typical data gathering processes.  These gaps can leave people feeling unheard and unseen.

Links:
Learn more about 5 Artists 1 Love

Check out Edmonton Social Planning Council’s report, Confronting Racism with Data: Why Canada Needs Disaggregated Race-Based Data. 
Listen to Scratching the Surface to learn more about the history of racism in Alberta.
Find out more about the Edmonton Social Planning Council

ECF Happenings:
Find out how to create an Endowment Fund of your own.
Read the latest on our blog.
See how ECF connects you with Edmonton’s community.
Check out some of the amazing funds our donors have created.

 ECF Grants:
* Click here to see all ECF Grants.

 Upcoming Student Awards:
* Click here to find details for all of our student awards!

 The Well Endowed Podcast is produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.

 Photo by Adora Nwofor.