 
 Mamow
Sha-way-gi-kay-win/ The North-South Partnership for Children is
building a network of caring relationships to improve life for
children, youth and families in remote First Nation communities.
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Youth
and Children — Giving them hope
Children and youth have few options for play
and healthy recreation. But with a few more resources, they will
enjoy life much more.
With your help, the Partnership wants to provide
them with more access to positive recreation, cultural teaching
and skills training to help children and youth find meaning.
If you can help by donating the following expertise or equipment,
please read Before You Collect or Ship Goods
under the lists and contact us at 807-737-3466.
Recreation
Programs
A key step to strengthening communities is equipping more First
Nations youth leaders to work with children and youth.
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People to help organize summer recreation programs and
train youth counsellors.
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Supplies and equipment. |
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Training and support
for community youth leaders. |
Sports Equipment and
Skills
Sports are big up north, but equipment is
poor. We welcome gifts of new or nearly new (up to two years old and in good repair) equipment.
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Skates
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Broomball and baseball
equipment. Floor hockey sticks |
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Hockey sticks, pucks,
pads, and nets |
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Funding to outfit two
hockey teams for 9-12-year old children in Sachigo Lake First
Nation. Teams in other communities also need funding. |
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Sports skills training |
Land-Based and Cultural
Program Equipment
Teens live near beautiful lakes and rivers, but lack of equipment
and the cost of gas, keeps them land-locked. With the following,
youth could learn to value their heritage and themselves.
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Wood-carving
equipment, arts and crafts supplies |
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Canoes, paddles and
Coast Guard approved lifejackets (personal floatation devices) |
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Tents and
camping gear, tarps, air mattresses |
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Donations
to buy fuel, which is $1.65 - $3.00 per litre, and camping
equipment |
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Camping tools: hammer,
saw,hatchet, outdoor cooking equipment |
Skilled Trades Training
and Equipment
Youth want employment skills. Remote communities need trades
people. But training is rarely available. Providing training will
also let youth gain a better sense of themselves.
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Woodworking
tools (power tools and hand tools) |
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Small motor tools and
equipment |
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Skills training: woodworking,
small motors, plumbing and electrical |
Information Technology
Internet connections up north may be basic, but teens want
to be connected. Better computers would also expand educational
opportunities.
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Computers
and printers that work in communities with basic electrical
services and dial-up connections. |
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Software that can be
licensed. |
Before
You Collect or Ship Goods
If you would like to donate large items you (e.g., canoes, computers,
power tools) or any specialty items (e.g. woodworking tools, software,
educational resources), please contact us first — the Prevention
Program, which coordinates distribution of goods in the north,
at 807-737-3466.
We need to ensure that the donations fit with community
priorities, are appropriate and can be shipped. We value your
efforts and donations and want to make sure we can make good use
of them.
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