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Inuit have a vibrant culture, rich history, and play a vital role in shaping Canada and the world.
Let’s take a moment to honour Inuit Traditional Knowledge, leadership, and contributions that continue to inspire stronger, more connected communities across the Arctic and beyond!

Healing for Indigenous youth is deeply tied to community, connection, ceremony, and land.
Youth in Bridging the Gap are calling for Indigenous-led, trauma-informed mental health care — rooted in culture, community, and belonging.

📚️Read their full report and see what real change looks like.

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See you at the pow wow!

Introducing your U20 Male teams for the inaugural National Indigenous Junior Hockey Championships that will be held at CanLan Sports York University from June 9-12, 2025!

We appreciate the 8 teams that had planned and did their best to participate. We will plan better accordingly next year!

Volunteers Needed!

The next Whitehorse Connects event is happening on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. We are looking for volunteers to help with:

Free Store set up and support
Monday, June 2: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, June 3: 9:45 AM – 3:00 PM (two shifts)

Kitchen support (light breakfast prep and serving)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

BBQ crew (grilling and food service)
11:30 AM – 1:30/2 PM

If you’re able to help out please contact Marjie:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 867-334-4389

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Clothing donations are also welcome!

We're accepting clothing on Monday, June 2, between 2:00–4:00 PM at the KDCC Artist Studio.

Awesome!

For all our Winnipeg friends.

Breaking down barriers to sport.

💡 If your organization has an initiative that could benefit underrepresented groups, particularly among Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, low-income people, persons with a disability, newcomers and seniors, we want to hear from you!

We’re calling on organizations that:
🏀 Have a reach across Canada
🎾 Are incorporated as a federal or provincial not-for-profit organization
🏈 Are able to administer and distribute funding to community organizations

Help us change the game and create a more affordable, accessible and inclusive sports community for all.

Apply before December 23, 2024: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/sport-support/community-sport-initiative.html?utm_campaign=pch-pch-community-sport-communautaire-24-25&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&utm_content=cfa-en-241122-sport

Do You Want to Work in TV?

This winter, NITV will be posting employment opportunities for new roles in production, finance, administration, communications, and programming for Inuit to work with Uvagut TV.

Stay tuned to our website (http://www.uvagut.tv/) for more details and announcements.

The Manitoba Indigenous Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is calling for nominations to recognize the exceptional achievements of Indigenous athletes, coaches, and builders!

Do you know someone who has made a significant impact in sports and their community? This is your chance to help honour their legacy and celebrate their contributions.

Nominate today and let’s continue to highlight the strength, talent, and resilience of Indigenous athletes, coaches, and builders in Manitoba.

Visit https://www.masrchof.com/nominations for easy steps on how to submit your nomination and help celebrate Indigenous sports excellence!

Still time to take your cool idea and make it a reality. 👇🏼

Are you an Indigenous Youth between the ages of 13 & 30? Do you have ideas for activities, events, or projects for Indigenous youth within your community?

We are excited to announce that the Indigenous Youth Rise Grant is NOW OPEN!! 🎉 APPLY to the Grant for UP TO $2,000 for your project, event, or activity.

Applications are now available on our website and will close on November 25, 2024 👀

Apply for the Support Fund here: https://wemattercampaign.org/grants/iyr-application

Can't wait!

The eleventh episode of A Good Game Season 1 premieres on APTN later today @ 10:30 PM EST (7:30 PM PST)!