The Whitehead Foundation for Western Manitoba Inc. is a registered charitable foundation established in 1998 as a legacy of the late Lewis Davidson Whitehead, former owner and publisher of The Brandon Sun, to give something back to the communities of western Manitoba for their many years of support. Through this foundation the Whitehead family continues its tradition of community involvement.

Mandate

• To promote the visual arts in western Manitoba, the term "visual arts" being construed in the broad sense, for example, not just pictures, but sculptures, landscaping etc.
• To promote the musical life of western Manitoba, for example, in the acquisition of music for the School of Music at Brandon University, bringing in guest teachers and performers, musical scholarships etc.
• To support a library, museum and art centre for western Manitoba, but using the funds for acquisition of works, displays and artifacts rather than administrative purposes.

Applicants

At the Board of Directors meeting on April 10th, 2012, a decision was made to stop funding for any new projects until investment market conditions improve. This will be revisited in November, and again in April of 2013. Any decision to change this position will be made based on market conditions at that time. The Foundation will continue to accept project applications during this period, as long as they are not specific to the time the restriction is in effect. Any questions regarding future projects should be directed to manager@whiteheadfoundation.ca

Current Projects

• Supporting Grant To the Daly House Museum Victorian Garden Project
• Funding Grant to The Rivers Train Station Restoration Project

Newsletters

• Spring 2010
• Fall 2009