Upper Skeena Arena News

Upper Skeena Arena News

Upper Skeena Recreation Centre  //  The current arena in the Hazeltons is old, outdated, and is suffering from severe structural problems.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.

Dec 2 / 2:36pm

2011 Equipment Grant Program -Dec 16th Deadline -Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council of BC

Posted by email 

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

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