Yoga Fundraiser for Catherine Nichols Gunn Elementary

Event Details

When: Friday, Sept 26, 12:00–12:50 pm
Where: Elbow Park Community Centre, 800 34 Ave SW, Calgary
What: An all-levels yoga practice (no experience needed)
Contribution: By donation ($20–$40 suggested, any amount welcome)

Why This Fundraiser Matters

The school community at Catherine Nichols Gunn Elementary is raising funds to host a Commūn-I-Tea gathering in late October — an event that is incredibly important for their students, families, and staff.

When I heard about this, I really wanted to help my dear friend’s school, especially given how hard teachers and educators are working right now, and always. With a potential strike looming in Alberta, I stand with teachers who are asking for the resources, fair wages, and classroom support they need to care for our children and do their jobs well.

Supporting this fundraiser feels like one small way to take one big thing off the never-ending list that teachers are carrying. With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada being on Tuesday, September 30, the timing feels especially meaningful.

What is Commūn-I-Tea?

• Creates safe and welcoming spaces for Indigenous students to feel seen, heard, and supported

• Invites Indigenous families to share their voices, traditions, and ideas with the school

• Brings staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and the wider community together in the spirit of connection and reciprocity

The money raised will directly support the October event by helping to provide food and hire an Indigenous caterer — ensuring it is a nourishing, welcoming, and culturally meaningful gathering.

Fundraising Goal

The cost of hosting the Commūn-I-Tea is about $800, and my goal is to raise at least $500 through this yoga fundraiser.
All proceeds go directly to Catherine Nichols Gunn School.

How to Join & Contribute

• Register: Sign up on my site as you normally would for Friday’s class, so I know who to expect (you will not be charged at that time).

• Donate:

  • E-transfer to sara.a.villamil@gmail.com

  • Or bring cash to the event

• If you would like a charitable tax receipt, please let me know, and I will arrange that.

A Final Note

Please come to class even if you are not in a position to contribute at this time. Strong, happy, healthy, supportive community energy is part of the vibration we are trying to create in the world as well.

Thank you so much for considering this fundraiser. I would love to see you there! If you cannot come but would like to donate, that is really lovely too. 💛