Air Borealis proud to support the communities it serves. Each year, hundreds of thousands of dollars go toward helping local groups and initiatives thrive—whether through donations, partnerships, or in-kind support. These efforts aim to create lasting impact and meaningful connections.
Groups and organizations are encouraged to reach out to explore sponsorship or donation opportunities. All requests are reviewed with care and consideration.
Supporting What Matters
Community support at Air Borealis is driven by a team that genuinely cares. These efforts aren’t based on a policy—they come from people who want to make a difference where they live and work. Whether it’s volunteering, fundraising, or pitching in to support local events, there’s a shared goal: to help communities grow stronger.
This commitment has led to ongoing recognition across the regions served, and has helped build lasting relationships with local groups and charities.
Kids Eat Smart Foundation NL
In Newfoundland and Labrador, 1 in 4 children head to school without breakfast. The Kids Eat Smart Foundation is working to change that—providing over 47,000 meals every school day through 275 clubs across the province. That adds up to more than 6.3 million meals each year.
Air Borealis and PAL Airlines are proud to be the provincial presenting sponsor of the Feed the Kids Campaign, kicking things off with a $100,000 gift. Part of this support has been directed to breakfast programs at Peacock Primary in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and A.P. Low Primary School in Labrador City.
The partnership goes beyond the donation—it also includes volunteer time and fundraising efforts, all focused on helping kids start the school day nourished and ready to learn.
How Support Is Delivered
Flight Voucher Donations
In-kind flight vouchers help charities and non-profits cover essential travel needs that might otherwise be out of reach. These donations make a big difference for groups focused on health, education, and community wellness. Annual recipients include the Rhubarb Festival in Hopedale, Fun in the Sun Festival in Postville, Salmon Festival in Rigolet, Trout Festival in Makkovik, Mushuau Innu Music Festival in Natuashish, and various community event in Nain.
Vouchers are valid for one year from the date they’re issued and must follow specific booking guidelines.
Cargo Space
Cargo donations help get important items where they need to go. From wish packages and holiday gifts to supplies for community events, donated cargo space supports a wide variety of great causes.
Monetary Donations
Financial contributions are also made each year to support a range of charities, organizations, and local initiatives focused on making life better for those in the communities Air Borealis serves.
Truth and Reconciliation at Air Borealis
As a majority owned indigenous business, Air Borealis is proud to be a true supporter for Truth and Reconciliation and celebrating Indigenous Peoples. Our commitment goes beyond Indigenous Peoples Day in June, and September 30th and wearing orange shirts.
Each year we commission a local artist from Coastal Labrador to design our orange shirts that educates our staff, shines a light on a local artist, and helps them express not only Truth and Reconciliation and its importance, but traditions, norms, and values of Coastal Labrador.
JESSICA WINTERS | MAKKOVIK
Truth and Reconciliation 2023 Illustration
The illustration shows two people (an adult leading a child) in traditional Innu clothing, and two more people (an adult supporting and elder) in traditional Inuit clothing. Jessica’s design symbolizes the importance of sharing knowledge, traditions, and ways of life across generations. The pathways depicted lead together and reference a collaborative future, while the caribou footprints invoke the importance of respecting traditional learnings.
JAMES POKER | NATUASHISH
Truth and Reconciliation 2024 Illustration
The design showcases Innu and Inuit drums and harvesting tools. On the left is the Innu drum, called a Teueikan, with an awl, known as a Pukunenikan in Innu-Aimun, in the centre. The Pukunenikan is used for poking holes in bones, skin, and meat during the harvest. For the Innu, after participating in Mukushan (Mu-ku-shan)—a special and revered feast—they play their drums.
The Inuit drum on the right features an Ulu in the centre. The Ulu (ou-lu) is a versatile tool used for cooking, cleaning, and skinning the harvest. The drum and harvesting tool hold deep traditional significance for the Inuit, especially following large gatherings.
Contact
To apply for sponsorship or donations, please fill out the Sponsorship & Community Request Form in full.
If you have questions or need more information, reach out to: sponsorships@onepal.com