Est. 1968

About the Foundation

Dedicated to the furtherance of geoscience in Canada for over 50 years.

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Our Heritage

Dedicated to geoscience excellence since 1968.

The Canadian Geological Foundation (CGF) was incorporated in 1968 as a charitable organization dedicated to the furtherance of geoscience in Canada. For over 50 years, it has played a key role in sustaining geoscience education, outreach, and awareness across the country.

Initially seeded with a founding grant from Mr. J. Thayer Lindsley and sustained by significant donations from benefactors, such as Mr. Jérôme H. Remick III, CGF supports charitable and educational initiatives in the education of students and the general public in all phases of study, and dissemination of knowledge relating to the science of geology.

Our Mission

To cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of Earth sciences in Canada by strategically funding impactful geoscience education, research, and outreach initiatives that reveal the wonders of our planet.

Our Vision

To support geoscience projects that respond to the educational needs of the geoscience community and the general public in Canada.

Our Core Brand Pillars

These principles guide our actions and communications, ensuring we foster curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge about our planet.

ImpactMeasurable outcomes.

EngagementFostering curiosity.

WonderAwe-inspiring nature.

EducationLearning & sharing.

StewardshipResponsible management.

CollaborationBuilding connections.

Canada FocusDedicated landscapes.

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The Jérôme H. Remick III Fund

A transformative legacy that redefined the scale of our impact.

The Jérôme H. Remick III Endowment Trust Fund was established in 1994 through generous donations from Jerome "Jerry" H. Remick III, a renowned Canadian numismatist, geologist, and columnist.

Jerry's initial contributions and his subsequent major bequest in 2005—including his extensive coin and medal collection—more than doubled the Foundation's endowment. This generosity has allowed CGF to purposefully expand its support for geoscience education and public awareness.

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Major Donors & Dedicated Funds

Our impact is made possible through the visionary generosity of individuals and organizations who share our commitment to Canadian geoscience.

GAC Fund

Established to support Earth science educational activities normally supported by the Geological Association of Canada (GAC).

Hutchison Medal Fund

Supports a national lecture tour by the winner of the W.W. Hutchison Medal of the GAC.

Logan Legacy Fund

A unique initiative focused on the conservation of rare library and archival materials related to Canada's geoscience heritage.

Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award

An annual award for graduate students whose thesis incorporates significant geoscience mapping.

Thayer Lindsley Fund

Named after CGF's founding benefactor, this fund supports the Foundation's main general-purpose objects.

Board of Directors

The by-laws of the Canadian Geological Foundation establish the composition of the membership so that it is representative of the geosciences in various parts of Canada.

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