Creative initiatives that promote youth and the arts for social change across Canada.

Fondation Michaëlle Jean Foundation

Arts for action. Arts for change.

Embracing the arts is embracing change in a new way. We empower underserved youth to use the arts to transform lives and build more vibrant communities across Canada.

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$10,000 for Canadian Youth to Make a Difference

OTTAWA--On March 8, 2013, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation and the TD Bank will launch the TD Michaëlle Jean Bursaries, a new initiative offering up to... Continue Reading »

A Gift of Love Reaches out to Underserved Youth

Ottawa, December 6, 2012-Deborah Bayley and Dan Lucifora’s wedding turned into a special day for disadvantaged youth as the couple chose to ask thei... Continue Reading »

Michaëlle Jean Foundation Co-Chair Honoured by the College of Family Physicians of Canada

Toronto, November 15, 2012—The Co-Founder and Co-President of the Michaëlle Jean Foundation, The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, was honoured tod... Continue Reading »

Featured: New Exclusive Generation Art Product Line

Discover how you can invest in underprivileged youth in Canada.... Find out more >

Featured: TD Michaëlle Jean Bursaries

$10,000 for Canadian Youth to Make a Difference!... Find out more >

Featured: National Youth Arts Week

We have joined ANCY and youth arts organizations from across Canada to celebrate the first ever National Youth Arts Week. Find out what has transpired.... Find out more >