Uniting Under the Midnight Sun: Highlights from the Rotary District 5370 Conference in Whitehorse
From May 15 to 17, 2026, over 150 Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and community leaders journeyed to the stunning Yukon Territory for Unite in Whitehorse, the Rotary District 5370 Conference. Hosted at the welcoming Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre on the banks of the Yukon River, the event brought the theme "Teamwork makes the dream work" to life.
Led by District Governor Ramesh Ferris and the organizing team, the three-day conference challenged attendees to rethink accessibility, deepen global and local partnerships, advance the global fight to eradicate polio, and embrace peace in practice.
The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation (RDCF) has wrapped up its final round of Jasper wildfire relief funding, distributing $85,440 to eight local organizations and bringing the total amount invested in Jasper recovery projects to $140,000 across 15 community groups.
Rotary strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all young people who participate in Rotary activities. This course explains your responsibility to protect young people, how Rotary defines abuse and harassment — especially involving youths — and how we handle reports that it has occurred.
We're in the last stretch to help District Governor Ramesh Ferris to achieve his goal of 65% of the Rotarians in our district donating to the Rotary Foundation. We're currently at 46% - let's make 65% happen!
An exciting cheque presentation was done to celebrate the 2026 Miss Vicky Polio Challenge at the District Conference in Whitehorse. Lee Harman, Winston Conyers, and ‘Miss Vicky’ raised over $225,000 for the Rotary Foundation Polio Fund!
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Kids in our community need our attention. May is Youth Service (formerly called New Generations) Month, when Rotary Clubs worldwide focus on youth services, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, RYPEN, RYLE, and Youth Exchange.
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The Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast is holding a Jersey Raffle Fundraiser in support of the Balwin School Rotary Club Legacy Project.
This is a signed Jersey from the Oilers 2003 Heritage Classic Hockey Game.
For many students at Balwin School, the school grounds are where friendships are built and confidence grows. Your support helps create spaces where students can play, learn, and feel that their community believes in them.
Get your raffle tickets here or scan the QR code in the poster
You must be 18 years or older and live in AB.
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