Legacy Projects

Inner City High School

On July 1, 2020, the EOCF announced a gift of more than $5 million to the Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA), which includes the Inner City High School building and land it resides on. The donation from the EOCF allows Inner City High School to become financially self-sufficient and sets up the Inner City Youth Development Association for long-term sustainability. In addition to the gift of the land and building, the EOCF will continue to support ICYDA for an additional two years.

Turtle Island Logo

This logo was created in collaboration with Edmonton designer and artist Lance Cardinal of Bigstone Cree First Nations, and features the Oilers logo incorporated into the body of a turtle, which in Cree lore represents creation, wisdom and spirituality. The turtle is also a reference to Turtle Island, the land mass upon which all 32 NHL teams compete. The stylized eagle feathers represent one of the highest honours that can be bestowed in Cree culture, in traditionally significant colours representing air, water, fire and earth.

All proceeds from the purchase of these items will be donated to the charities who continue to do important work in supporting our Indigenous communities.