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Upper Skeena Recreation Centre  //  The current arena in the Hazeltons is old, outdated, and is suffering from severe structural problems.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

Jan 31 / 6:41pm

Deadline February 13: SALL 2012 Application form & poster: Sport and Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth: Conference March 20-23 in NANAIMO BC

Posted by email 

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

Click here to download:
SALL Application Form 2012 FINAL.doc (291 KB)
(download)

Click here to download:
SALL Application Form 2012 FINAL.pdf (168 KB)
(download)

Click here to download:
SALL POSTER 2012.doc (307 KB)
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