News & Updates
Taking Relationships into Account: Social Network Analysis of the Outdoor Play Strategy 2.0
The Lawson Foundation is sharing “Taking Relationships into Account: Social Network Analysis of the Outdoor Play Strategy 2.0” by Taylor Newberry Consulting. This companion report to the OPS 2.0 Final Evaluation Report explores how relationships, collaboration, and...
Announcing the Charitable and Nonprofit Sector Infrastructure Collaborative Fund
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Charitable and Nonprofit Sector Infrastructure Collaborative Fund—an initiative providing multi-year general operating support to nonprofit networks across Canada. Amid growing uncertainty in the sector, the Collaborative...
Reciprocity-Based Investment in Indigenous Community Foundations Marks 10th Anniversary of the Philanthropic Declaration of Action
In this 10th anniversary year of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and The Philanthropic Community’s Declaration of Action, the Indigenous Community Foundations across Canada and the Lawson Foundation are coming together to share a...
Regulating Outdoor and Land-Based Early Learning Programs
Children playing outdoors—in nature, on the land—is a beautiful experience that holds many benefits for healthy child development and equity, stewardship and sustainability of the Earth, and Truth and Reconciliation. Across Canada, there are now hundreds of specialty...
Introducing The Lawson Foundation’s Refreshed Strategic Direction
The Lawson Foundation is committed to continually learning, reflecting, and evolving its approach to support the healthy development of children and youth in Canada. In 2024 and early 2025, the Foundation embarked on a strategic direction review to help guide our...
2024 Annual Report: A Year of Convening, Connection & Renewal
On June 14, 2025, the Lawson Foundation held its Annual General Meeting, where we shared highlights from our 2024 Annual Report, now available online and summarized below. Reflecting on a Year of Transition 2024 was a year of renewal for the Lawson Foundation. It...