• Canada & Rural Alberta Impact

  • Since our founding, the Purple Tie Foundation has actively invested in Alberta’s next generation of changemakers.

  • Each year we award scholarships to graduating rural students—those who’ve demonstrated a passion for social justice and community leadership.

  • We partner with high schools and junior highs to deliver anti-racism, mental wellness, and post-secondary prep workshops. We’re proud to have touched hundreds of young lives through funding, mentorship, and in-class engagement.

Testimonials

2024 graduate

“Winning the Purple Tie Rural Youth Scholarship gave me the confidence to step into leadership roles at university and beyond. Their belief in me made all the difference.”

Grade 9 student

“Purple Tie’s anti-racism workshop opened my eyes to new ways of understanding bias and gave me practical tools for speaking up. I feel so much more confident standing up for what’s right.”


3rd Annual Essay Writing Competition
Apr
24

3rd Annual Essay Writing Competition

We proudly celebrated our 3rd annual Year of Purple Tie, and this year's debate surpassed all expectations, leaving a trail of intellectual fireworks. The gathering of brilliant minds made this year's debate an extraordinary testament to the power of knowledge and the pursuit of truth.

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2nd Annual Essay Writing Competition
May
25

2nd Annual Essay Writing Competition

In the spirit of empowerment and progress, we joyously celebrated our 2nd annual Year of Purple Tie, an event dedicated to honoring and supporting our future female leaders. Every young woman can confidently step into her potential and shape a world of limitless possibilities.

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1st Annual Essay Writing Competition
Apr
29

1st Annual Essay Writing Competition

With resounding excitement and a sense of pioneering spirit, we inaugurated our first annual Year of Purple Tie, marking the beginning of an extraordinary tradition. We embarked on a remarkable journey, uniting our women: visionaries, changemakers, and trailblazers.

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