Words of Support
Sponsor Profiles
TD Community Giving
TD invests in communities to make a positive impact where it does business and where our customers, clients and employees live and work. In Canada, we focus on education and financial literacy, creating opportunities for young people, and the environment. We see our support for WordFest as another positive opportunity to promote children’s literacy – a critical foundation for their future success – in a fun and entertaining way through the TD Franklin Family Fun Day. For more information, visit www.td.com/corporateresponsibility.
Encana is a leading North American natural gas producer focused on growing its strong portfolio of resource plays in key basins from northeast British Columbia to east Texas and Louisiana, and building demand for natural gas. A focus area for Encana’s Community Involvement program is Community Enhancement, including literacy-focused initiatives like Wordfest. We believe that by promoting the exchange of information and ideas, we foster fresh thinking and new ways of doing things – both in the community and in business. That’s why Encana’s been a proud Wordfest supporter for 16 years and why you’ll find our staff and their families involved and enjoying this great annual literacy festival.
The First Calgary Financial Book Rapport Educational Program provides children and youth with a unique opportunity to engage with authors in a meaningful way. We see this program as a chance for young people to become inspired by and involved with literature early in life so they can carry an appreciation for reading and writing with them into the future. – Paul Kelly, President & CEO, First Calgary Financial
At TransCanada, energy is the focus of our business and an essential ingredient in our community investment efforts. Whether it’s providing financial support, sharing resources or volunteering, we are committed to playing a role in building better communities.
WordFest shares our vision of encouraging and supporting the value of reading. Through our partnership with WordFest, we have created ‘TransCanada Reads’. This unique program engages our employees with the latest literature, provides opportunities to interact with authors and encourages lifelong learning.
We are proud to continue our support of WordFest and we congratulate them on their 16th Anniversary of inspiring readers of all ages.
The Safeway Foundation supports initiatives that feed, protect and nurture children and families. Together with our customers, employees and charitable partners we strive to improve the health and wellness of Canadians. At Safeway, we believe that an active mind is an important component of a healthy body – and our support of WordFest ensures more children will have a chance to feed their young minds and spirits. By working together we will help more children receive the ingredients they need to succeed in life.
Safeway is proud to support WordFest and congratulates them on their 16th anniversary.
Words from Officials
Thank-you to everyone who has sent us kind words of encouragement! We would like to pay a special tribute to those officials who have sent us letters of support and encouragement to WordFest™ and welcome messages to our attendees:
- Official Proclamation from the Mayor of Calgary, Mayor Naheed Nenshi.
- A message from Lindsay Blackett, Alberta Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, MLA of Calgary-North West
- A message from The Honourable James Moore on behalf of Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada
- A message from Robert Sirman on behalf of the Canada Council for the Arts
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| Notre gouvernement a à cœur d’appuyer le travail des auteurs et des éditeurs canadiens et de soutenir tous ceux et celles qui nous font aimer les livres et les rendent vivants. C’est pourquoi nous sommes fiers de soutenir le WordFest. Cette année encore, ce festival nous fait connaître des auteurs d’ici et d’ailleurs qui sont créatifs, talentueux et passionnés. En plus de favoriser le contact entre les auteurs et leurs lecteurs, le WordFest contribue au dynamisme culturel et économique de la région de Calgary. Au nom du Premier ministre Stephen Harper et du gouvernement du Canada, je tiens à remercier tous ceux et celles qui consacrent temps et énergie à l’organisation de ce rendez-vous littéraire prisé. Je vous souhaite de faire de belles découvertes. | Our Government is committed to supporting the work of Canadian writers and publishers and to assisting everyone who awakens our love of books and brings them to life. That is why we are proud to support WordFest. Once again this year, this festival introduces to us writers from Canada and abroad who are creative, talented, and passionate. In addition to promoting contact between writers and readers, WordFest contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of the Calgary area. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I would like to thank all those who devote time and energy to help organize this highly rated literary gathering. I wish everyone a time of rewarding discovery. | |
 L’honorable James Moore / The HonourableSee the Official Letter |
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| On behalf of the Canada Council for the Arts, welcome to the 14th edition of WordFest.Each year, this leading literary event attracts a stellar line-up of Canadian and international writers. By bringing together writers and readers, it stimulates discussion, encourages talent and sparks a love of the written word.The Canada Council is proud to support the festival once again and to play a role in introducing audiences to some of our country’s most exciting francophone writers. Bravo aux organisateurs, aux bénévoles, et aux écrivains pour l’envol réussi de cette nouvelle édition ! To all Wordfest 2009 participants, enjoy the amazing stories you’ll hear and the inspiring people you’ll meet. | ||
 Robert Sirman Director and CEO See the Official Letter |
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