COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The DWF is part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of both the Downie and Wenjack families, to call Canadians to learning and action in solidarity with Indigenous peoples of this land. UMC is a proud partner of the Legacy Spaces Program. Under the Downie Wenjack Fund purview, Legacy Spaces are safe, welcoming places dedicated to providing education and spreading awareness about Indigenous history. This program is an opportunity for us to play an important role towards the journey to reconciliation and a reminder to all those who visit our creative campus, of the ongoing work each of us need to do if the promises of this country to the Indigenous community are to be fulfilled. UMC’s Legacy Space is currently a work in progress and we look forward to launching our space soon.

UMC and the Pinball Clemons Foundation have partnered on a multi-year scholarship program for Black high school student leaders who have demonstrated volunteerism and involvement in their communities. The B.L.A.C.K. Label Scholarship (a $50,000 annual grant) is the result of a proposal put forward by the B.L.A.C.K. Label Coalition, an internal committee of Black employees at UMC, with a mission to increase racial diversity, equity and representation within UMC. The Pinball Clemons Foundation provides marginalized youth with educational resources and options to integrate into the mainstream of society.