GEN7, a program of Motivate Canada

08/21/2017

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/

04/11/2017

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

Journalist Wawmeesh Hamilton shares his observations on including Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in reconciliation.

04/05/2017

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

The Métis Nation of Ontario website provides up|to|date information on Métis history, culture, language and territory topics.

04/03/2017

New study finds that being active is more important than weight loss for heart disease prevention http://ow.ly/ABeJ30an2X9

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...

04/03/2017

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 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.

04/03/2017

It's April and in 17 days we're celebrating 88 days to Toronto in the heart of downtown Toronto!! Join on April 19.

04/03/2017

C'est en avril et dans 17 jours, nous célébrerons 88 jours pour Toronto ! Rejoignez la fête le 19 avril. Nous sommes tous

03/23/2017

The Ottawa Senators strength coach is alarmed over declining youth athletic skills. The solution? LTAD and physical literacy: http://ow.ly/Ydk930a8fcE

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...

03/23/2017

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

Movement stimulates the brain and may help students become better learners.

03/23/2017

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!

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...

03/21/2017

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

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.

03/21/2017

Rose Nolan Scholarship supports First Nations women: http://www.saultstar.com/2017/03/20/rose-nolan-scholarship-support-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.