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Thank you for supporting the stewardship of over 67 sq/km and 90 km of public trail that is the Meewasin Valley! In the past few months, we’ve seen an increased demand for outdoor infrastructure to help support both the mental and physical health of our community. Although this time has held many uncertainties and adaptations, Meewasin’s commitment to educating youth, enhancing community spaces, and increasing quality of life for visitors and residents of Saskatoon and area has remained unchanged.

Meewasin Donation Opportunities

Donation Options

Meewasin relies on donations to steward Saskatoon and area’s most treasured space, the Meewasin Valley. We could not provide the river experience we do without help from you! Please consider supporting Meewasin through a one time, yearly or monthly donation. Please see below for our full dedication options such as tree, bench, grass, and bricks.

Donations may also be submitted over the phone, please call 306-477-9121 to speak with Meewasin’s Donations Officer.

Meewasin is honoured to be able to offer many opportunities for individuals to help us in maintaining the unique aspects of our city. We work with you to create your own legacy in the Meewasin Valley though gifts to commemorate events, relationships, or occasions, as something that can be enjoyed in your lifetime, not just as a memory.

It is because of the generosity of those who enjoyed the valley before us, that we are able to continue to enjoy and share our vibrant river valley today.

*Please ensure you provide any additional details regarding your donation (if it’s part of a larger, group donation, if you want a certain message, etc.) in the optional ‘Message for Meewasin’ text box found on the pages of each separate dedication item.

If leaving a legacy is something you would like to consider, you can view some of our options below or call our donations officer at 306-665-6887 or email our donations officer, to discuss all options available to you.

Meewasin’s Registered Charity Information

More Than a Trail Campaign

Capital Campaign

In celebration of its 40th year, Meewasin is initiating a capital project to improve the trail system, increase education and interactive experiences and enhance natural areas within the river valley conservation zone. This is the first phase in a long-term plan to rejuvenate this iconic natural landscape that is a jewel for our province.

The funds raised through this campaign will cover the cost of upgrading three trail sections, building a new greenhouse and seed bank, and improving education and programming opportunities.

The quiet phase of the campaign began in fall 2020 with a fundraising goal of $23 million. Gifts may be pledged over 3-5 years and recognition opportunities are available for gifts of $1,000 or more.

We invite you to contribute to our goal of maintaining a bright and vibrant river valley corridor for future generations.

Case For Support – More Than a Trail

To contribute to Meewasin’s Capital Campaign, visit this page.

For more information, contact: Amy Wall, Manager, Marketing & Fund Development.

Giving Tuesday Celebration

Please consider choosing to support the dedicated stewards of the river valley in Saskatoon & area this season by donating, as we continue to work hard to provide benefits to both the mental and physical health of our community.

Take a moment and enjoy our new video, featuring Eric Anderson – communications leader for Sherbrooke Community Centre, and creator of the podcast YXE Underground – for our Giving Tuesday celebration.

Donor Stories

Million Steps for Mental Health

During the pandemic, Frances has recognized the essential part that Meewasin has played in her own mental health, and aims to give back by raising funds for both Meewasin & the Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatoon.

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Gladys Hall Fund

Since 2001, the Gladys Hall Fund has granted over $99,000 to Saskatoon charitable work, providing the charities she selected with a sustained source of income that continues forever.

An independent woman, Gladys was determined to save and invest her earnings wisely, providing for herself without family for support. She made a point of regularly setting aside a small amount of money for investment, ensuring she could continue to live comfortably in her retirement. Bit by bit her investment grew, and she relied on professional financial planners for sound advice to manage her nest egg. With her sensible and community-minded outlook, it was only natural for Gladys to look outward to community needs once she had achieved her personal goal of financial independence.

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Plant a Tree

You can make a lasting gift to the community. Help Meewasin plant trees along the river bank to recognize a friend, family member, colleague, group, or business. Trees are planted and maintained for three years.

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Dedicate a Brick

Leave a lasting mark in Saskatoon for generations to come with an engraved brick in one of three locations: Saskatoon Community Foundation Plaza at River Landing, Saskatoon Road Runners Seating Node (Diefenbaker Centre, U of S campus) or the Factoria Seating Node (Adilman Drive)

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Please contact our Donations Officer for sponsorship information by email donations@meewasin.com or phone 306-665-6887.

Preserve the Memorial Forest

The Meewasin Memorial Forest in Gabriel Dumont Park is a special way to honour loved ones or simply help out a green space in Saskatoon.

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Join the 500 Club

Your support of this program will supplement current funding and will contribute to projects that would otherwise be delayed. Some of the projects your contribution could support are picnic pads, park identity signs, trail entrances and extensions.

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Meewasin Dedications Celebration

Meewasin works closely with donors to create their own legacy in the Meewasin Valley though gifts to commemorate events, relationships, or occasions, as something that can be enjoyed for a lifetime, not just as a memory.

Because of COVID-19 precautions, in place of our usual in-person Dedications Ceremony for all of our Dedication Program participants, we are celebrating our amazing supporters with a video that includes sharing stories, and showing appreciation for our wonderful community!

It is because of the generosity of those who enjoyed the valley before us, that we are able to continue to enjoy and share our vibrant river valley today. Meewasin is honoured to be able to offer many opportunities for individuals to help us in maintaining the unique aspects of the Meewasin Valley as well as the City of Saskatoon, including dedication of trees, benches, shrubs, bricks, and more!

Click here to view the Dedications Ceremony program including all of this year’s participants and item identification numbers.

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You can keep the Meewasin Valley healthy and vibrant!

Meewasin relies on donations to steward Saskatoon and area’s most treasured space, the Meewasin Valley. We could not provide the river experience we do without help from you, please consider supporting Meewasin through a one time, yearly or monthly donation.

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