Youth in the Cranbrook area can get a chance to meet Fin, the Vancouver Canucks mascot, and team alumni Kirk McLean through the Indigenous Floor Hockey Jamboree later this month.
“The Rocky Mountain Métis Association (RMMA) is partnering with ISPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) and the Vancouver Canucks and the Canucks for Kids Fund for the Indigenous Floor Hockey Jamboree,” said Amy Cross, RMMA board member.
“It will be taking place on July 15 at the Alliance Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.”
Cross said the event is for Indigenous youth and their friends.
“The Canucks for Kids Fund sent us floor hockey sticks, balls and arena boards and we’re going to be doing mini games for kids. Fin, the Vancouver Canucks mascot, as well as Canucks alumni Kirk McLean will be there to take pictures and sign autographs,” said Cross.
“We’re going to have lunch at noon, which will be sponsored by Mr. Mikes and Selkirk Beverages.”
Participants will take home useful skills and lessons they learn throughout the day.
“This event fosters inclusion among our Indigenous community, as well as promoting physical literacy, teamwork and mentorship,” said Cross.
“It will also bring our community together as a whole to celebrate our Indigenous community, our values and promote sports.”
After the Jamboree, RMMA will host six weeks of drop-in ball hockey games at the Alliance Church every Tuesday from July 22 to August 26 from 11 a.m. to noon.
The free program is open to all Indigenous youth and their friends between the ages of five to 17 years old.
You can find the registration form here.
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