How can I support the Fondation Rivière Bonaventure?
The Fondation Rivière Bonaventure wants to give back to its community through its five main objectives. To achieve this, it invites everyone who is affected, directly or indirectly, by the rich ecosystem of the Bonaventure River to donate to its endowment fund.
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Looking for stories!
Hi!
We are currently looking for people who would like to share a memory from the Bonaventure River.
Whether it’s a fishing story, a childhood memory, a memorable anecdote, or any other moment spent by the river, we would love to hear it! You don’t need an extraordinary story—often, it’s the little moments that best tell the story of the river.
These stories will be featured in a video series titled “One River, Many Stories,” highlighting the memories, emotions, and bonds connecting our community to this river.
We are therefore looking for people who are comfortable being filmed and having their story shared on our social media.
If you are interested in this project, simply send a message to Béatrice Krumke (via Messenger/Facebook) to let us know. Béatrice will then get in touch with you to explain the next steps of the project.
Don’t hesitate to write to us or share this announcement with others! We look forward to hearing your stories!
New member in our team
We are pleased to introduce our new communications agent, Béatrice Krumke. Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, Béatrice is joining our team for the summer.
We extend a very warm welcome to her and are delighted to be able to collaborate with her on the preservation of the Bonaventure River!
Welcome Béatrice!
Summer job offer
Communications Agent – 10 weeks contract (June to August 2026)
Organization: Non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the Bonaventure River
Duration: 10 weeks (June to August)
Location: Bonaventure with the possibility of remote work
Schedule: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Start date: Early June
About Us
Our organization’s mission is to protect, restore and enhance the Bonaventure River and its ecosystem. Through awareness, education and community action, we are working to ensure the sustainability of this exceptional natural resource for future generations.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the general management, the communications agent will contribute to the promotion of the organization’s activities, to raising public awareness and to the dissemination of our mission.
Main responsibilities
Develop and implement a summer communication plan
- Create content for social media
- Write press releases, newsletters and articles
- Update the website
- Covering and promoting events and activities on the ground
- Produce promotional materials (posters, visuals, podcasts)
- Collaborating with local partners and media
Desired profile
- Studies in communication, marketing, public relations or a related field
- Excellent French writing skills (English an asset)
- Good skill of social media and digital tools
- Basic knowledge of graphic design (Canva, Adobe or equivalent)
- Strong interest in the environment and the protection of natural habitats
- Autonomy, creativity and a sense of initiative
Assets
- Experience in a non-profit organization
- Interest in issues related to rivers, climate change and the environment
Terms
- Temporary contract of 10 weeks (June to August)
- Awaiting confirmation of Emploi Été Canada funding
- Salary to be discussed
To apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] before April 17, 2026
Fundraiser: Ice Fishing at Falls Gully
Appointment – General Director
The Board of Directors of the Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of our General Director, Ms. Josée Arsenault.
Ms. Arsenault has excellent expertise in the field of philanthropy and community organizations. She will undoubtedly be able to provide the necessary impetus to our young Foundation.
Sylvain Arbour, president of the Rivière Bonaventure Foundation
The Foundation is looking for a coordinator
The Rivière Bonaventure Foundation is looking for a dynamic person to coordinate its development. Thank you for sharing this information. See the link on the homepage.
Our first fundraising campaign
Our fundraising campaign kicks off tomorrow, February 27th, with a special event accompanied by a contest that will inevitably generate interest. Here is the Bibitte 2024 press release.
Launch of the Bonaventure River Foundation
The Foundation was launched on June 15, 2023. It was a great success. Here is the press release
Foundation objectives
The Fondation Rivière Bonaventure was created to meet five major objectives for preserving the Bonaventure River and its ecosystem. The Foundation’s vision is to pass on to future generations a river—its environment and its richness—whose integrity has been preserved.