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How to Support Us

There are many ways to support Berton House Writers’ Retreat. Donations and donations-in-kind are accepted all year round. You can attend our annual fundraising gala dinner, most recently held on November 28th, 2007, or volunteer on our fundraising committee.

Donations should be made to The Writers' Trust of Canada with a note specifying that the donor wishes to direct their gift to Berton House Writers' Retreat.

Become A Friend

Your donations help us keep Berton House functioning. All donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt. We accept personal cheques, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Corporate Giving

We have openings for Corporate Sponsorship. Corporations can assist Berton House Writers’ Retreat through direct sponsorship. Donations are accepted by phone, fax or mail.

Bring Writers to Dawson City

You can donate Aeroplan Miles to help bring selected writers to Berton House. A donation form can be downloaded.

For more details, to become a friend or to make a corporate gift to Berton House Writers’ Retreat, please contact Don Oravec, Executive Director, The Writers' Trust of Canada.

Sponsors/Volunteers/Staff


Aeroplan    The Canada Council For the Arts    Klondike Visitors Association    Random House of Canada Limited   

The Berton House Writers’ Retreat program is funded by Aeroplan, Canada Council for the Arts, Klondike Visitors Association, Random House of Canada Limited and the generosity of your support. Addtional support is provided by the Dawson City Public Library and the Whitehorse Public Library.

Volunteers Toronto


Peter Berton
Amy Black
Wendy Blakely
Michel Blondeau
Meredith Brydone
Elsa Franklin
Jodi Franklin

Vicki Gabereau
Gloria Goodman
Edna Hampton
Theresa Kowall-Shipp
Bob La Riviere
Nigel Napier-Andrews
Don Oravec


Dave Robertson
Margot Sainsbury
Meg Taylor
Deborah Windsor

Volunteers Dawson/Whitehorse


Bruce Barrett
Steve Robertson
Suzanne Saito

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