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Have you seen what is hapening on the Motivate Canada page? Do you follow it? Check out Skylar's story! https://www.facebook.com/MotivateCanada/

Non-indigenous youth need to be included in reconciliation conversation: http://www.cbc.ca/radio/the180/chemical-weapons-start-concerts-earlier-and-nova-scotia-should-have-a-spaceport-1.4059275/non-indigenous-youth-need-to-be-included-in-reconciliation-conversation-1.4059688

Non-indigenous youth need to be included in reconciliation conversation Journalist Wawmeesh Hamilton shares his observations on including Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in reconciliation.

MNO Youth Council launches With the goal of fostering Métis pride and cultural revival - See more at: http://www.metisnation.org/news-media/news/mno-youth-council-launches-beadworkrevolution/ .c6rNqHeR.dpuf

Métis Nation of Ontario | News and Media | News The Métis Nation of Ontario website provides up|to|date information on Métis history, culture, language and territory topics.

New study finds that being active is more important than weight loss for heart disease prevention http://ow.ly/ABeJ30an2X9

Study: Physical activity fights heart disease better than weight loss | ParticipACTION The research is abundantly clear that physical activity is good for your heart. It lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk for heart disease and stroke. What was previously less clear, however, was the role physical activity plays in the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and heart...

Track and field leads Indigenous youth down new path: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatchewan-aboriginal-track-and-field-competition-1.4051942

Track and field leads Indigenous youth down new path Track and field gives Taryn McKenzie much more than a chance to earn a medal and represent her community. It has taught the 17-year-old to never give up on herself.

It's April and in 17 days we're celebrating 88 days to Toronto in the heart of downtown Toronto!! Join on April 19.

C'est en avril et dans 17 jours, nous célébrerons 88 jours pour Toronto ! Rejoignez la fête le 19 avril. Nous sommes tous

The Ottawa Senators strength coach is alarmed over declining youth athletic skills. The solution? LTAD and physical literacy: http://ow.ly/Ydk930a8fcE

Senators strength coach alarmed over declining youth athletic skills When it comes to kids in sports, specialization has become the trend. But to what end? Senators strength coach Chris Schwarz says the focus on...

Children are movement-based and we need to push back against the tendency to ask them to sit still and be quiet all the time in class http://ow.ly/PySe30a8ayf

Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still in Class Movement stimulates the brain and may help students become better learners.

Spring is back and summer is just around the corner! Consider spending some time volunteering with naig2017.to and make new friends, gain new experiences, improve your skills, and witness the unifying power of sport and culture through this eight-day multi-sport and cultural event. http://naig2017.to/en/get-involved/volunteers/
Cheers to volunteers!

Volunteer « Indigenous Games 2017 We are looking for over 2000 volunteers, including sport specialists, protocol, medal ceremonies, event services, medical volunteers, accreditation, opening and closing ceremonies, IT specialists, photographers and French speakers to name a few. Volunteers will work together and be stationed at vari...

Organized sport bringing Indigenous students back to school in northern Alberta: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indigenous-sports-league-northern-alberta-1.4031915

Organized sport bringing Indigenous students back to school in northern Alberta A sports league launched in September 2016 brings together 10 rural schools in northern Alberta for tournament-style competition. The schools are comprised mostly of First Nation and Métis students.

Rose Nolan Scholarship supports First Nations women: http://www.saultstar.com/2017/03/20/rose-nolan-scholarship-support-first-nation-women

Rose Nolan Scholarship supports First Nation women (Sault Ste. Marie, ON March 20, 2017) – Sault College is honoured to announce that the Ted Nolan Foundation has partnered with the College to continue granting scholarships to deserving First Nations women through The Rose Nolan Scholarship.