Sports & Recreation Pilot Project
First Nations Health Consortium is an Alberta-wide organization developed to improve access to health, social, and education services and supports to First Nations and Inuit children throughout the province, living both on and off reserve. The Consortium also strives to raise public and community awareness of their Enhanced Service Coordination for Jordan’s Principle: a Child-First Initiative.
First Nations Health Consortium has partnered up with NHL Street, HEROS Hockey, Egg Farmers Rocks and Rings presented by Curling Canada, Rock Solid Productions Inc. and Alberta First Nations to deliver a Pilot Project focused on providing two programs: NHL Street Hockey and Egg Farmers Rocks & Rings Floor Curling presented by Curling Canada. This unique partnership will benefit First Nations across Alberta.
The Consortium will work with interested First Nations communities to implement this project and the Nations will not be required to pay any of the costs to run these programs in their communities, with the exception of communities/schools/organizations are responsible for providing youth volunteer/mentors or a program leader to oversee the program in the community. The Consortium will work with industry partners to cover the cost of the equipment.
FloorCurl is a fun intramural activity great for people of all ages to enjoy some friendly competition.
FloorCurl offers a unique and fun new program for your schools, community centres, and more. With FloorCurl, you can offer weekly leagues, activities and drop-in programs for individuals of all ages or bring curling to school PE classes, introducing kids to a new sport through classroom educational curriculum along with fun intramural challenges.
To learn more about FloorCurl and how you can get involved, visit the FloorCurl by Egg Farmers Rocks & Rings Curling page here!
The NHL Street program has made its way to First Nations Communities in Alberta. The First Nations Health Consortium has teamed up with NHL Street and HEROS Hockey to bring this program to you community!
This awesome program is designed to get young people moving, working together, and building important skills through street hockey.
You can expect a fast-paced game that kids ages 6-16 of all skill levels can learn and play and will teach teamwork, creativity, and resilience. No ice. Limited rules. Unlimited fun.
To learn more about NHL Street and how you can get involved, visit the NHL Street and HEROS Hockey page here!
Pilot Project Criteria:
- To bring these activities to your community you must be:
- A First Nations community or organization in Alberta;
- A youth leader or volunteer willing to lead these activities; and
- Have leadership approval (Examples: Chief and Council, Education Directors, Youth Directors, Recreation Directors, etc.)
What are the steps to implementing this in your community?
Step 1: Have someone willing to take on the role of “Youth Leader Volunteer” in your community.
Step 2: Have support from your leadership to ensure this project is fully implemented and overseen.
Step 3: Fill out our program agreement form and submit it to [email protected]
Step 4: Our FNHC Sports and Recreation Coordinator will reach out to coordinate with you regarding equipment, training, program outlines and expectations.
Step 5: To ensure the project is successful, we will need to have regular check-ins and photo updates from the Youth Leader Volunteer from your Nation to the FNHC Sport and Recreation Coordinator.
For more information about our two sports pilot projects, please visit our Rocks & Rings Curling page and NHL Street Hockey page.
Your information will be sent directly to our Pilot Project Coordinator, Waylon Auger. You may also contact him at [email protected] or by phone (780) 784-8835.
We are so thankful for your ongoing support and sponsorship.
Your generous donation is greatly appreciated.
