Nipissing receives $5M to expand rare dementia research, support

Nipissing University has received a $5M gift from The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation to expand Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada). The funding will establish a national centre at Nipissing to enhance research, education, and support services for those affected by rare and young-onset dementias. The investment will be used to support key hires, […]

Nipissing University has received $1M from The Peacock Family Foundation. This donation will be used to support undergraduate research fellowships, bolster Nipissing’s Rare Dementia Support Canada program, and further Indigenous initiatives and Reconciliation efforts. The latter will include the creation of a wampum belt as part of Nipissing’s strategic planning process, as well as coordinating […]