Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Science North’s annual fundraising Bluecoat Ball had to be cancelled.
Instead, the popular science centre created a new fundraiser, the online Bluecoat Box event.
Science North’s annual fundraising event shifts this year from an in-person Bluecoat Ball to an online Bluecoat Box event.
On June 17, Science North invites members of the community to an evening of inspiration and entertainment that will help raise funds to establish an Indigenous Programming Fund at Science North.
Ashley Larose, the director of development at the science centre, said there are around 100 First Nations communities in the North and Science North engages with around 65 of them on an annual basis.
The funds raised through the Bluecoat Box will help with that expansion, Larose said.
But what do you get for your $300 Bluecoat Box purchase? Well, you get a box packed to the brim with curated selection of goods, plus your name goes into a draw for a $10,000 prize.
You also receive an evening “immersive virtual experience” featuring live entertainment, Indigenous knowledge features, prizes draws and more.
The inaugural Bluecoat Box event is inspired by Science North’s latest special exhibition: Indigenous Ingenuity - An Interactive Adventure. Celebrating the ever-evolving world of Indigenous innovation.
But what’s in that box, you might be wondering? Well, Larose explained that Science North supported Indigenous-owned businesses from across the country by purchasing with which to pack the box.
Some of the items include charcuterie supplies including a charcuterie board, wine, coffee and a bannock mix.
Larose said Science North felt it was important to support the businesses whose products are included in the box, so rather than seeking donations, the science centre purchased the supplies outright.
Given that the fundraising will support outreach to Indigenous communities, the
You can purchase your ticket or make a donation at BluecoatBox.ca.
