Upper Skeena Recreation Centre // The current arena in the Hazeltons is old, outdated, and is suffering from severe structural problems. The ice arena has been a critical part of the community for generations, in the past hosting countless hockey practices, games and tournaments. In addition to hockey, the arena was the heart of the community and hosted many community functions such as graduations, community dances, and weddings.
The SIAA has been working for years to raise funds to build a new arena. Until recently, the project has been slow. Local organizations and governments have provided some seed funding and support. The grassroots Hockeyville campaign garnered thousands of stories and photos about the old arena. Project managers were recently hired who have experience with capital fundraising and building projects, and the new arena is moving forward.
Hazelton raised Olympic Medalist Carol Huynh met with Dr. Newbery on Oct. 18th at the Ken Trombley Memorial Arena to look at plans for the new Upper Skeena Recreation Centre.
On behalf of the Skeena Ice Arena Association Capital Campaign Committee, Dr. Newbery made the attached remarks to the Chiefs Summit on Oct. 18, 2012.
On behalf of the Skeena Ice Arena Association Building Committee, Tom Berekoff made the attached presentation to the 2012 Chiefs Summit.
Joe Akerman
Manager, Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
#200-506 Fort St |Victoria, BC| V8W 1E6
Website: www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/asrpa-partners-council
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil
Phone: 250.388.5522 ext. 213| 1.800.990.2432
Fax: 250.388.5502 | Email: jakerman@bcaafc.com
Judy Joseph-Black
Sport Consultant, Aboriginal and Disability Sport Programs
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Sport Branch
5th Floor, 800 Johnson St., Victoria, V8W 1N3
250-356-9602 (w); 250-217-4518 (c); 250-356-2842 (fax)
judy.josephblack@gov.bc.ca
Media Release:
2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL)
The Aboriginal Sports Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is accepting applications from Aboriginal youth ages 14-24 (as of March 20, 2012) to participate in the 2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL) program that will be launched as part of Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference, March 20-23, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC.
A total of 18 Aboriginal Youth (living in BC) will be selected to participate in this year’s program, with 3 youth selected from each of the 6 Partners Council Regions (North West, North East, Vancouver Coastal, Fraser, Interior, Vancouver Island). Two youth alternates per Region will also be identified.
The year-long program will begin with a series of SALL specific workshops presented during Gathering Our Voices. Participants will also be able to take part in some of the general workshops being delivered by Gathering Our Voices and encouraged to attend the Career Fair, Cultural afternoon, Youth Dance, and Youth Talent Showcase.
Successful applicants will have registration, travel, accommodation, and meals paid for by the Partners Council through the generous support of 2010 Legacies Now with the following notations:
· Departure location and mode of travel will be determined by the Partners Council (Bus and/or ferry, airplane)
· Some travel related costs will be the responsibility of the participant
(eg. travel from home to and from departure location and meals during travel)
Chaperones will be provided for those applicants age 14-17 years of age.
Note:
Successful applicants will be required to participate in other SALL related activities (inclusive of a community project, teleconferences, email communications, and other opportunities) conducted throughout the year and must commit to serving as a youth representative on their corresponding Partners Council Regional Committee for a minimum of 1 year ending March 31, 2013.
Application Deadline: 5 pm, Monday, February 13, 2012
*Note: all applications must be received by this date
Applications should be sent to the attention of Joe Akerman via:
Email to: jakerman@bcaafc.com
Fax: 250 388-5502
or
Mail: BCAAFC #200 -506 Fort St. Victoria BC V8W 1E6
For more information, contact: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/grants/
Apply for Special Intake Community Gaming Grants
Further to Premier Clark's announcement on Gaming Grant increases, there are three categories of special intake grants currently being offered. The three grant categories available are: restored funding, funding for reinstated programs and reinstated eligibility.
Both the funding for reinstated programs and reinstated eligibility categories apply to adult sport programs as well. The deadline for special intake applications is February 13, 2012. For further information, click here.
Judy Joseph-Black
Sport Consultant, Aboriginal and Disability Sport Programs
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Sport Branch
5th Floor, 800 Johnson St., Victoria, V8W 1N3
250-356-9602 (w); 250-217-4518 (c); 250-356-2842 (fax)
judy.josephblack@gov.bc.ca
November 17, 2011 Media Release:
For province wide distribution, please see 2 attached documents.
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (BC)
2011 EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Application Guidelines
The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is launching a regionally based Equipment Grant Program that allows First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Aboriginal Friendships Centres across British Columbia to apply for funds to purchase sport, recreation and/or physical activity equipment. The equipment will be used by communities/organizations to promote healthy active lifestyles by reducing barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical activity programs for the entire community – from children to elders.
The Equipment Grant Program will be delivered through each of the Partner Council’s six Regional Committees, inclusive of the Northwest, Northeast, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver Island. The Regional Committees will be responsible for evaluating the applications submitted by communities/organizations from within their region and awarding the grants.
Guidelines for the 2011 Equipment Grant Program are as follows:
Eligibility
All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres will be eligible to apply within their region. In addition, some provincial not-for-profit organizations that deliver Aboriginal health promotion programs may be eligible to receive a grant.
Grant
Grants of up to $2500 are available. The funds must be used to purchase sport, recreation or physical activity equipment. Under the 2011 program, footwear and some types of apparel will be considered within the application evaluation process.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before 5 pm, Friday December 16, 2011. Applications Forms must be submitted by email or fax to the following coordinates:
Joe Akerman, Manager - Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners
email: jakerman@bcaafc.com or Fax: 250.388.5502
Note: Successful applicants will be notified in January 2012
Final report
All grant recipients will be required to complete and submit a final report (a report form will be provided by the Partners Council) by March 31, 2012. The report must include all original equipment purchase receipts.
Joe Akerman
Manager, Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
#200-7725 Tetayut Road, Saanichton BC| V8M 2E4
Website: www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/asrpa-partners-council
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil
Phone: 250.388.5522 ext. 213| 1.800.990.2432
Fax: 250.388.5502 | Email: jakerman@bcaafc.com
Working to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal Peoples throughout Canada.
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Doug spoke in the Legislature this week on Recreation Funding in Small communities. Attached is a web clip for you to view.
Recreation Infrastructure Funding For Small Communities – November 21, 2011 – Doug Donaldson, MLA
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:28:13 -0800
From: lmarshall@nwcc.bc.ca
To: lmarshall@nwcc.bc.ca
Subject: Hazelton - BC Global TV - Sat Nov 26 2011Hi there, We are going to highlight Hazelton in our Small Town BC feature this coming Saturday, Nov 26th on Global BC’s Saturday Morning News. Would you mind passing the word on to family and friends?? Anyone is welcome to send in one photo each of the Hazelton community and area to this email address: weekendnews@globaltv.com . We will show these photos on TV during our show!Thank you! Looking forward to seeing your pictures!
Wesla
Wesla Wong
Weather Anchor
Global BC
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Shannon McPhail, Executive Director
Office: 250-842-2494
Cell: 250-842-8738
Shannon McPhail, Executive Director
Office: 250-842-2494
Cell: 250-842-8738