GEN7, a program of Motivate Canada

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

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Amazing support from the Toronto community for youth sport opportunity Toronto Raptors

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.

Gathering looks to help build character, confidence: http://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/youths-in-on-summit/article_56abb76e-0d87-11e7-9136-8b28881beb4a.html #.WNFG9usbay0.twitter

​Indigenous youth have the ability to transform their communities in innovative and necessary ways, and the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project (OIYPP) is committed to supporting youth to make this happen. http://oiypp.weebly.com/?utm_content=bufferde9b5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project supporting youth-led projects rooted in ENVIRONMENT| COMMUNITY | SPIRIT

The 2017 Indspire Awards Show is looking for dozens of paid indigenous audience assistant trainees to help out next week. They receive a ticket to the show and a $100 stipend. Link is at: -
https://indspire.ca/…/work-at-the-2017-indspire-awards-mul…/
New deadline is March 21st, 2017, hope to see you there!

Indspire | Work at the 2017 Indspire Awards (Multiple Positions) – Ottawa celebrates the outstanding achievements of Indigenous Canadians whose stories of perseverance and commitment will be sure to engage and inspire us. Through music, dance, humour and storytelling, the

New hockey tournament organized by Fort William First Nation aims to promote unity: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/new-hockey-tournament-organized-by-fort-william-first-nation-aims-to-promote-unity-1.4022565

Unity through sport goal of new hockey tournament A new hockey tournament organized by Fort William First Nation aims to bring youth together through sport.

New recreation centre brings youth and elders together on Saulteaux First Nation: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saulteau-first-nation-youth-centre-1.4021177

New recreation centre brings youth and elders together on Saulteaux First Nation Youth on Saulteaux First Nation, Sask., have a new place where they can go hang out, connect with elders and just be themselves.

You don't want to miss reading this inspiring story about Indigenous youth empowerment in Northern Quebec! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/world-best-teacher-quebec-salluit-maggie-macdonnell-1.4021006

Looking for the best teacher in the world? Head to northern Quebec Maggie MacDonnell is the lone North American on a short list of 10 for a global teaching prize worth $1 million US.

Pretty Indian Girls inspire new generation of round dancers: http://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/pretty-indian-girls-make-round-dance-cool-1.3541278

Pretty Indian Girls inspire new generation of round dancers A group of indigenous women from Saskatchewan are taking the powwow trail by storm.

Alberta First Nation makes top 10 for Kraft Hockeyville contest: http://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/alberta-first-nation-makes-top-10-for-kraft-hockeyville-contest-1.4015190

Alberta First Nation makes top 10 for Kraft Hockeyville contest A First Nation in Alberta has been chosen as a top 10 finalist for the Kraft Hockeyville contest. If chosen as the winner, Maskwacis would receive $100,000 to upgrade the Neyaskweyahk arena.

Work at the 2017 Indspire Awards: https://indspire.ca/job_board/work-at-the-2017-indspire-awards-multiple-positions-ottawa/

Indspire | Work at the 2017 Indspire Awards (Multiple Positions) – Ottawa celebrates the outstanding achievements of Indigenous Canadians whose stories of perseverance and commitment will be sure to engage and inspire us. Through music, dance, humour and storytelling, the

Call for proposals - International Aboriginal Youth Internships Initiative: http://international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/iayi-sija-2016.aspx?lang=eng

Call for proposals - International Aboriginal Youth Internships Initiative The total amount of funding available under the International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative (IAYI) call for proposals is valued at up to ten million five-hundred thousand Canadian dollars (C$10,500,000) over five years. Global Affairs Canada may fund any number of proposals, up to the maxi...

Forum on the Coordination and Collaboration of Services for Children and Youth February 21, 22 & 23, 2017. See poster for more details!

Ontario Supporting Two Pilot Cultural Camps in Northern Communities: https://news.ontario.ca/mtc/en/2017/02/building-leadership-skills-for-indigenous-youth.html

Building Leadership Skills for Indigenous Youth Ontario is helping deliver two cultural camps for Indigenous youth, which will promote awareness of traditional knowledge and languages while helping young people become leaders in their comm...

Hey Canada 150, there’s another milestone birthday this year? The Canada Games are turning 50! It’s the official 50th anniversary of the 1967 Canada Games in and the Canada Games are back to celebrate! A special project is being launched with all of the 25 previous Canada Games host cities.
http://www.canadagames.ca/Node/281

Unity Through Sport - the 50th anniversary of the Canada Games | Canada... 2017 is a big year for the Canada Games: we’re turning 50 and celebrating with the rest of Canada for its 150 year! To celebrate, we’ve got a line...

The national project of reconciliation will surely fail if there are not opportunities for Indigenous youth to help drive it: http://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/january-2017/rage-or-reconciliation/

Rage or reconciliation? - Policy Options The national project of reconciliation will surely fail if there are not opportunities for Indigenous youth to help drive it.

NAN Youth between the ages of 15 - 29 are welcome to register for the NAN Youth Gathering. For more information visit the NAN website.
http://www.nan.on.ca/article/-20391.asp

Working together, the Government of Canada and are changing lives, in Canada and around the world, through sport! Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada

Working together, the Government of Canada and Right To Play Canada are changing lives, in Canada and around the world, through sport! Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada

The NAN Winter Sports Festival is approaching quickly.
Don't miss out on this 3-day festival full of activities that are open to NAN Youth between the ages 11 - 21. Click link for more information. http://www.nan.on.ca/article/-20376.asp

2017 Indspire Awards Honours Indigenous Achievers in Ottawa Ceremony on March 24, 2017: http://nationtalk.ca/story/2017-indspire-awards-honours-indigenous-achievers-in-ottawa-ceremony-on-march-24-2017-2

2017 Indspire Awards Honours Indigenous Achievers in Ottawa Ceremony on March 24, 2017 - NationTalk 2017 Indspire Awards Honours Indigenous Achievers in Ottawa Ceremony on March 24, 2017 Ceremony Features Special Guest Buffy Sainte-Marie (Toronto ON – January 27, 2017) Thirteen First Nation, Inuit, and Métis individuals from across the country will be honoured on March 24, 2017 at the Indspire Awa...

A Powerful Advocate for Inuit Youth: https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2017/02/07/a-powerful-advocate-for-inuit-youth

A Powerful Advocate for Inuit Youth Maatalii Okalik wants Canada’s Inuit to enjoy the same quality of life as other citizens. But the president of Canada’s National Inuit Youth Council knows big shifts are required to overcome gaps in health and education outcomes.

World Indigenous Nations Games are coming to Canada for the first time.

World Indigenous Nations Games are coming to Canada for the first time. The 2017 World Indigenous Nations Games are coming to Canada for the first time. Previously held in Brazil, they will take place in Edmonton...

Ex-Canadien John Chabot helps First Nations teens hone hockey skills: http://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/montreal-canadiens/ex-canadien-john-chabot-helps-first-nations-teens-hone-hockey-skills

Ex-Canadien John Chabot helps First Nations teens hone hockey skills John Chabot is the head coach at the camp for young First Nations hockey players featured in the reality-TV series Hit the Ice.

Speaker series looks at promoting the well-being of indigenous youth: http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/7097505-speaker-series-looks-at-promoting-the-well-being-of-indigenous-youth/

Speaker series looks at promoting the well-being of indigenous youth Crime Prevention Ottawa will host a speaker series on the best practices for promoting the well-being of indigenous youth.