Packing, Packing and More Packing

We're putting the finishing touches and preparing for our visit. More than 14 bags full of sport and recreation equipment has been shipped out! Now to pack the Team's bags and get warmer winter coats!

Jumpstart, Sami Jo Small & Ontario Government Lauch the program

Oct. 28: Today we had the official launch of the new program! Here's a summary of this exciting program.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart in partnership with Sami Jo Small and the Ontario Government have created a new sport and recreation program for First Nation communities along James Bay. This program will provide much needed resources to help communities engage youth through sport and recreational activities.  

This unique partnership provides the building blocks for long-term success: youth wellness workers, sport and recreation equipment, and mentorship.

• Youth Wellness Workers: Canadian Tire Jumpstart provided funding for an additional youth wellness worker in Attawapiskat to ensure that all First Nation communities along the James Bay coast have youth wellness workers. (The Ontario Government provided funding for the other 4 workers.)

• Sport and Recreation Equipment: Seven northern First Nation communities will receive a customized Canadian Tire Jumpstart Kids Activity Kit. Each Kit includes equipment to start or extend programs in their community.

• Mentorship: The Canadian Tire Jumpstart team and three-time Olympian, Sami Jo Small will vist Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Weenusk, Chapleau Cree, Missanabie Cree and Taykwa Tagamou First Nations from Nov. 15 – 19.