Wikwemikong Winter Classic is a group of Indigenous youth dedicated to hosting an annual competitive road hockey tournament.
The event is designed to support the community, promote physical activity, and engage families while fostering the love of competitive hockey. The entire committee is composed of young Indigenous professionals, many of whom are Wikwemikong band members, and who are currently in or are previously graduated postsecondary school students, and are looking to make an impact in the community. The collective expertise of the group focuses on creating a constructive atmosphere to foster healthy active living for youth today and for future generations.
We are raising funds for a first class outdoor space for hockey and other physical activity events for the community. As well in the future to provide small bursaries for families in need to purchase hockey equipment.
Our first annual event was held December 28, 2013 in Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve
Waase Abin Pontiac School.
Congrats to our 17+ Division Winners: SQUADD
Family Division Winners: South Bay Minions
News article:
http://www.manitoulin.ca/2013/12/23/wikwemikong-hosts-road-hockey-tournament-raise-funds-new-rink/
Organizers:
Lindy Kinoshameg -Founder/Event Coordinator
Leslie McCue- Co-Founder/ Administration Manager
We are looking for new advisors for our 2nd annual event, 2014!
If you are interested in getting involved as an advisor, volunteer or sponsor please email:
[email protected]
Miigwech for everyones support!
Lindy Kinoshameg and Leslie McCue
The event is designed to support the community, promote physical activity, and engage families while fostering the love of competitive hockey. The entire committee is composed of young Indigenous professionals, many of whom are Wikwemikong band members, and who are currently in or are previously graduated postsecondary school students, and are looking to make an impact in the community. The collective expertise of the group focuses on creating a constructive atmosphere to foster healthy active living for youth today and for future generations.
We are raising funds for a first class outdoor space for hockey and other physical activity events for the community. As well in the future to provide small bursaries for families in need to purchase hockey equipment.
Our first annual event was held December 28, 2013 in Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve
Waase Abin Pontiac School.
Congrats to our 17+ Division Winners: SQUADD
Family Division Winners: South Bay Minions
News article:
http://www.manitoulin.ca/2013/12/23/wikwemikong-hosts-road-hockey-tournament-raise-funds-new-rink/
Organizers:
Lindy Kinoshameg -Founder/Event Coordinator
Leslie McCue- Co-Founder/ Administration Manager
We are looking for new advisors for our 2nd annual event, 2014!
If you are interested in getting involved as an advisor, volunteer or sponsor please email:
[email protected]
Miigwech for everyones support!
Lindy Kinoshameg and Leslie McCue